SMILE Foster Closet

SMILE Foster Closet Address: 1401 Prospect Dr Kingsport 37664
SMILE Foster Closet is a 501c3 that serves foster children. Simply loving everyone where they are & how they need it.

This mission has transitioned into serving the foster care community, what started as a small dream to bless others with our abundant blessings has become focused on helping the least of these in the community. The goal is to fulfill the immediate material needs a child has while in the foster care system which in turn will reduce the stress on an expanding family.

Happy ! With summer just around the corner, we want to make sure every child is ready for pool days, lake trips, and wa...
05/27/2026

Happy ! With summer just around the corner, we want to make sure every child is ready for pool days, lake trips, and water park fun!

At SMILE, we know Simple Methods In Loving Everyone includes the joy of summer play. We provide swimwear to our families so kids can just focus on being kids.

Current Needs (New or Gently Used):
All Sizes Needed: From Newborn through Adult 4XL.
Styles: One-piece suits, trunks, swim shirts (rash guards), and tankinis.

How You Can Help:
Drop-Off: Visit us at 1401 Prospect Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664.
Shop Online: Ship directly to the closet via our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4Q3QJENBLHF?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping our kids dive into summer with a SMILE!

Home of the free, because of the brave.Wishing our foster families and the entire community a meaningful Memorial Day. W...
05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave.

Wishing our foster families and the entire community a meaningful Memorial Day. We are forever grateful for the heroes who served and sacrificed.

In honor of those who gave everything, Smile Foster Closet is closed today. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen tomorrow.

Summer is officially here, and while school is out, the needs of local children in care don't take a vacation! With many...
05/22/2026

Summer is officially here, and while school is out, the needs of local children in care don't take a vacation! With many of our regular student volunteers away for the break, we are facing a major shortage of hands to help sort and organize incoming donations.

We need your help now to ensure we can keep our bags packed and ready for families!

Two Ways to Jump In Immediately:

In-House Sorting: Join us at the SMILE House to help tackle the "beautiful chaos" and get essentials onto the shelves.

Portable Sort: The perfect flexible option! Pick up a bag of donations to sort from home and drop it back off when you're done.

Check our current needs and grab a shift on Volunteer United:
https://www.volunteer-united.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=148308

Whether you can give two hours or ten, your time makes a massive difference in how quickly we can serve kids in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going all summer long!

Happy ! As the weather warms up, we are working hard to make sure our kids are ready for outdoor fun. Right now, our sh...
05/20/2026

Happy ! As the weather warms up, we are working hard to make sure our kids are ready for outdoor fun. Right now, our shorts bins are looking very low!

At SMILE, we know Simple Methods In Loving Everyone means providing the right gear for every season. Help us get these kids ready for summer!

Most Urgent Needs (New or Gently Used):
Little Kids: Boys & Girls 4T and 5T
Big Kids/Teens: Sizes 14/16 and 18
Note: We welcome all sizes, but these are our current "empty" spots!

How You Can Help:
Drop-Off: Visit us at 1401 Prospect Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664.
Shop Online: Ship directly to the closet via our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4Q3QJENBLHF?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping our kids stay cool and keep their SMILE!

Let’s Build Some Amazing Prizes! We are collecting donations for our Gift-a-thon & Spaghetti Dinner on July 10th! To mak...
05/18/2026

Let’s Build Some Amazing Prizes!

We are collecting donations for our Gift-a-thon & Spaghetti Dinner on July 10th! To make our prize table the best it’s ever been, we need your help to gather high-quality items that our community will love.

Every single prize in the Gift-a-thon will have a minimum value of $50, and we are looking for brand-new items to fill our baskets.

What We’re Looking For:
TN Lottery Scratch-Offs: We are creating a special "Treasure Chest" prize filled with scratch-off tickets! Help us fill the box for a lucky winner to find some gold.

Preschool-Aged Toys: New toys for our littlest neighbors.

Gift Cards: Local restaurants, shops, or experiences.

Completed Baskets: Have a fun theme idea? Put together a finished basket worth $50 or more!

Monetary Donations: Don’t have time to shop? We’ll do it for you! We’ll use any cash donations to buy the specific items needed to round out our themed prizes. Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/smilefostercloset

The Details:
Donation Deadline: June 15th
Drop-off Location: 1401 Prospect Dr., Kingsport

Your generosity helps ensure that 100% of the proceeds from our fundraiser go directly toward supporting foster, kinship, and at-risk families.

Drop a comment below if you have a donation we can count on!

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05/15/2026

FAQ: What happens when I donate my clothes?

Great question!! And we want to answer it for you. Transparency is EXTREMELY important and a lot goes on with your clothes when we receive them.

First, our clothing is sent out with volunteers to sort into size, season, gender and undergo the first quality check. If you'd like to help with this we would LOVE to have you!

Then, when the items are returned, we check all items again to make sure they follow our donation guidelines as we put them in their bins. We are able to picky and give our kids the very best thanks to the generosity of the community and all the donations we receive!

If we are not able to use an item - due to stains, rips, tears, someone else's beach vacation, 5K run or blood drive shirt - these items go into either recycling or our biannual rummage sale fundraiser (depending on the reason we can't keep it).

If you have a really nice item for an "older" clientelle (our teenage volunteers help us pickup out what our teens would like) then those items get taken to consignment. Really unique items (like shirts specific to sports teams etc) may also be consigned. With consignment earnings, we get to purchase our dignity items that we require to be new such as socks, underwear and hygiene items.

We thank you SO much for all the donations you send our way and promise that we make your donations work to provide for these kids in every possible way!

Important Update: Our Next Rummage Sale is Coming! While we are still finalizing the official date for our September Rum...
05/15/2026

Important Update: Our Next Rummage Sale is Coming!

While we are still finalizing the official date for our September Rummage Sale, we have some important changes to share regarding our donation process. To best serve our families and manage our space, we are shifting our focus for this upcoming event.

September Sale: Clothes & Shoes ONLY
For our next sale, we are specializing! We are only accepting and selling:
Clothing (All sizes)
Shoes (All sizes)
We are no longer accepting donations of housewares, toys, or other miscellaneous rummage items for the September event.

Looking Ahead to Christmas!
Even though the rummage sale is shifting focus, we are still collecting specific items year-round for our Christmas Giveaway in November! We would love your help stocking up on:
New Toys (Still in packaging)
New Teen & Adult Items (Gifts, hygiene sets, etc.)

How to Donate
Please bring your clothing, shoes, and new Christmas items to the SMILE House.

Reminder: To maintain the quality of the items we provide to our families, please ensure all clothing and shoes are in good, wearable condition.

Thank you for your incredible flexibility and for helping us stay organized as we prepare to serve our community this fall! Stay tuned for the official September date announcement coming soon.

TODAY IS THE DAY: Play with a Purpose!Join us at Chuck E. Cheese today for our monthly give-back event! It’s the easiest...
05/14/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY: Play with a Purpose!

Join us at Chuck E. Cheese today for our monthly give-back event! It’s the easiest (and most fun) way to help support local children in foster care.

Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604

How to Help: Simply mention Smile Foster Closet at the register when you pay! 20% of your total sale will be donated directly to our mission.

At Chuck E. Cheese, the goal is always making a child smile—and your visit today helps us bring those smiles to the kids we serve. See you there for some pizza and games!

Happy ! This week, we are focusing on two big-ticket items that are essential for our foster families welcoming new lit...
05/13/2026

Happy ! This week, we are focusing on two big-ticket items that are essential for our foster families welcoming new little ones: Convertible Car Seats and Pack 'n Plays.

At SMILE, we know Simple Methods In Loving Everyone starts with safety. When a placement happens quickly, having these items ready ensures a child can travel safely and sleep soundly from day one.

Current Needs:
Convertible Car Seats: Must be capable of both rear-facing and forward-facing. Important: These must be clean, in good condition, and not expired.

Pack 'n Plays: We need clean, sturdy portable cribs with the mattress pad included.

How You Can Help:
Drop-Off: Visit us at 1401 Prospect Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664.

Shop Online: You can ship brand-new items directly to us via our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3L4Q3QJENBLHF?ref_=wl_share

Check the Date: If you have a car seat to donate, please check the expiration date on the side or bottom before bringing it in!

Thank you for helping our foster families keep their newest additions safe and sleeping with a SMILE!

Just 3 Days Away: Play with a Purpose!Don't forget! Our next Play with a Purpose night at Chuck E. Cheese is this Thursd...
05/11/2026

Just 3 Days Away: Play with a Purpose!

Don't forget! Our next Play with a Purpose night at Chuck E. Cheese is this Thursday, May 14th!

Skip the cooking and join us for a night of games and giving back.

How to Help:
When you order, simply mention Smile Foster Closet at the register. Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of your sale directly to our mission of supporting local children in foster care.

At Chuck E. Cheese, the goal is making a child smile, and your visit helps us do exactly that.

When: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604

We can't wait to see you there!

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Address

1401 Prospect Drive
Kingsport, TN
37664

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(423) 480-1531

Website

https://linktr.ee/SMILE_Foster_Closet

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