Smart from the Start, Inc.

04/02/2026

At Smart from the Start, we’re celebrating all the unique, bright, and amazing ways our children learn and grow. Every child is different, and that’s what makes our community so special.
This month and every month, we’re choosing kindness, patience, and understanding. Small moments of support can make a big difference 💫
Neurodiversity CommunityLove 💙

01/19/2026

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Smart from the Start Inc has paused regularly scheduled programming to engage in a day of reflection, remembrance and service.

Today we recommit ourselves, individually and collectively, to taking action to breathe life into Dr. King’s Dream, while working tirelessly to uplift, empower and support our beloved community.

These are extraordinarily difficult times we are living in, but we must not despair. We can’t agonize we must organize.

We are tomorrow’s ancestors and our children are depending upon us.

In love and solidarity,
The “Smart” Family

12/12/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from the Smart Village! ✨

This season, Smart from the Start is spreading holiday joy across our communities! Every child deserves to feel loved, supported, and celebrated — especially now.

YOUR SUPPORT IS STILL NEEDED!
You can help make the season brighter by:
🎁 Donating toys, books, art supplies, or learning materials
🍽️ Contributing food items or gift cards for holiday meals
🌟 Volunteering at our holiday events
💛 Making a tax-deductible donation

With your support, we’ll deliver gifts to children in need, host multicultural holiday celebrations, and continue offering essential family supports.

Give the Gift of Play, Donate a Toy or Gift Card to Boston Today! 🎁
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Give the Gift of Play, Donate a Toy to Atlanta Today!🎁
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Give the Gift of Play, Donate a Toy to D.C. Today!🎁
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Give the Gift of Play, Donate a Toy to Philly Today!🎁
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Thank you for being part of our “Smart” Village 🫶🏾

Happy Holidays! ✨ ✨ ✨

— The National Smart Team

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12/03/2025

10/10/2025

✨ Flashback Friday ✨
10 years of friendship. A sisterhood that started at Smart and still grows stronger every day. 💛
These incredible Smart Girls remind us what it’s all about lifting each other up, showing up, and creating bonds that last far beyond the classroom.
At Smart, we’re more than a learning space.
We’re a place where real friendships are formed and where community means something.
💬 Thinking about joining the Smart family?
DM us. We’d love to welcome you in.

09/09/2025

BOSTON VOTERS — IT’S ELECTION DAY! 🗳️
Polling locations are OPEN across the City of Boston from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM TODAY!
✔️ Not sure if you’re registered?
✔️ Want to preview your sample ballot?
✔️ Need to read up on ballot questions?
📲 Check everything here:

🔗 sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch

🗓️ Make your voice heard. Show up. Vote.
📍Find your polling place and get out there!

09/08/2025

Refilled, recharged, and READY to learn!
Our Back-to-School Refill Event was a beautiful reminder of what happens when community shows up. From notebooks to new connections, we helped students gear up for success—and had a blast doing it! 🎒
Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and celebrated with us. Let’s keep supporting our young learners every step of the way. 💙💪

09/05/2025

This September, Smart from the Start Food Pantry is honored to be the Bloomin’ 4 Good beneficiary at Stop & Shop in Roslindale!
💐 Every time you buy a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet at:
📍 950 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA
$1 goes directly to support local families through our food pantry.
Boston — your bouquet brings more than beauty. It brings meals, dignity, and hope to our neighbors in need. 💛
Just grab a bouquet and spread the word!
Let’s come together this September to make a difference—one flower at a time. 🌻🛒

 
 
 
 


09/02/2025

BOSTON TOOK THE LEAD — and showed us what’s possible.
Boston stepped up and took our boys out, gave them what they needed, and reminded them who they are: brilliant, capable, and destined for more. From fresh fits to school supplies to real talk about goals and greatness — our young kings are walking into this year with vision, ambition, and confidence. 👟🎒📘
This is what change really looks like — and now, cities across the East Coast are following suit.
From Philadelphia to Atlanta to Washington, D.C., our Male Youth Development Team is helping boys return to school not just prepared, but empowered.

💬 Education isn’t just about books — it’s about believing in our boys, investing in their futures, and showing up for them at every turn.
🙌🏽 Big love to all the families, mentors, and community partners who are lifting our boys up and reminding them of their worth. This is how we build legacy. This is how we create change.

08/18/2025

📢 We’re Taking Action Against Food Insecurity in Our Communities! 🍎🥖🥩
We believe no one should go hungry — and we’re stepping up to make sure of it.
💪 Each neighborhood across our city is now hosting a local Food Pantry Site to help families access FREE, healthy, and delicious groceries every week.
🛒 What’s Available?
Fresh meats, rice, cereal, bread, milk, snacks — and more!
It’s More Than Just Food
Come for the groceries, stay for the community activities, resources, and support designed to uplift and connect us all.

Contact us to find out more!

07/24/2025

☀️ We brought SMART programming outdoors this summer!
From parks to porches, our team is showing up and showing out in ATL — connecting with families and planting seeds of support, healing, and growth. 💛
Here’s what we’ve been up to:
 Smart to School in the Park
 A traveling free food & essentials pantry
 Healthy Infant Development workshops
 Grief Counseling & Healing Spaces
 Address the Stress Wellness Camp
Our new city is growing — and this is just the beginning.

If you’re in Atlanta and want to get involved or learn more about local programs, DM us or reach out to our main office. We’d love to connect! 🙌🏽