About The
Smile Foundation
Suzan Miles formed Smiles for Special Needs in 2010, offering various services for people with special needs, including day programs, onsite therapy and more.
In 2020, Smiles for Special Needs launched the Enable Us Studio initiative, a program empowering job seeking adults who attend Smiles for Special Needs.
The Smiles Foundation was formed in 2023. It was the desire of the Smiles for Special Needs founder to organize a nonprofit to enrich others attending the day program with creative, practical, inspiring and engaging activities.
Our Purpose
We aim to invest in activities to help our participants with their creative and entrepreneurial pursuits, while improving self esteem/independence and social skills.
Each month, we offer enrichment programming. Participants are able to pursue entrepreneurial and creative pursuits. Some products are sold in our onsite and online store, Enable Us Studio.
Mission
To enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through skill development and interest exploration, while fostering a sense of community and inclusivity is the mission of the Smiles Foundation.
Vision
The vision of the Smiles Foundation is to empower people with disabilities in their journey towards an enriching and fulfilling life.
The Smiles Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization. It is located at the Smiles for Special Needs Headquarters.
1619 E Main Street Mesa AZ 85203 | Phone: 480-361-1972 | EIN: 83-4543069
Board of Directors
Sondra Bruyneel
Executive Director
Joshua Miles
Chairperson
Alison Pires
Vice Chair
Teresa Adair
Treasurer
Angie Haddad
Secretary
Michael Romero
Board Member