America Developing Smiles Information

EDUCATION IS OUR PLAN FOR SUCCESS Get involve, together we can make an impact in their future. Founded in 1997, America Developing Smiles embarked on a labor of love to promote human development and help children and families in need. The organization has grown to include over 300 women volunteers who organize fundraising programs for children’s educational centers in Latin America and work directly with community outreach programs for at-risk families in less privileged Hispanic neighborhoods in our cities. America Developing Smiles continues its work as the USA Headquarters of Asociación Damas Salesianas (ADS). Through ADS, the fundraising efforts of America Developing Smiles benefits more than 2,300 children in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the State of Florida, giving these children education, health, love and hope for tomorrow. VISION To empower caring women in helping to conquer the towering social challenges that face Latin Americans in needy communities by bringing minds and hearts together, with needed resources, to foster positive change. MISSION Women of America Developing Smiles seek to assist impoverished Latin American communities through leadership, volunteerism and fundraising activities. VALUES God. Our guide, inspiration, and the One who makes our work possible. Responsibility. We are responsible for our actions and responsibility requires excellence. Trustworthiness. Trustworthiness embodies the values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and the capacity to serve. Respect. We respect our donors, collaborators and recipient organizations. Humanity. The principles and norms that promote human development are the heart of ethics. We act with courtesy and humility. Donate! click on the link below, and let's make education possible for children in need. http://bit.ly/platicosllenos