• Support Our Work
  • 516-237-4748
Smile FarmsSmile FarmsSmile FarmsSmile Farms
  • ABOUT
    • MISSION
    • OUR STORY
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
      • JIM MCCANN
      • ALEC MCAULEY
      • MICHELLE THOMPSON-DOLBERRY
      • FRANK MARZANO
      • PAUL LIGHTFOOT
      • JAY SCANSAROLI
    • TEAM
      • DIANA MARTIN
      • REBECCA TILLMAN
      • NATHANIEL PAZIK
      • JESSICA HORTON
      • BETH KARCHER
      • ERIKA PICCIANO
    • ADVISORY BOARD
    • AMBASSADORS
    • FINANCIALS
    • ANNUAL REPORT
  • OUR COMMUNITY
    • CAMPUSES
    • OUR FARMERS
    • NON-PROFITS
    • CORPORATE
    • PARTNERSHIPS
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    • IN THE NEWS
    • SPECIAL EVENTS
      • EVENTS CALENDAR
      • PAST EVENTS
        • ANNUAL GALA
        • A NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS
        • GOLF INVITATIONAL
        • GOLF OUTING
        • RIBBON CUTTINGS
          • SMILE FARMS AT CP UNLIMITED 2021
          • SMILE FARMS AT NASSAU BOCES 2021
    • SMILE FARMS BLOG
    • VIDEOS
    • HOME ACTIVITIES
  • TAKE ACTION
    • SHOP SMILE FARMS
    • VOLUNTEER
    • MATCHING GIFTS
    • MORE WAYS TO HELP
  • WAYS TO GIVE
    • GIVE NOW
    • MONTHLY GIVING
    • DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
    • MATCHING GIFTS
  • BUY HOT SAUCE
  • CONTACT US
  • DIANA MARTIN
  • REBECCA TILLMAN
  • ERIKA PICCIANO
DONATE
✕
One for All Gifts in Southold, owned by mother-son duo, spotlights neurodiverse entrepreneurs
January 30, 2023

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 29, 2023

Connections Banner

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – an opportunity to show allyship for people in the disabled community. It’s also an opportunity to share how proud we are to support Smile Farms, our signature philanthropic partner.

The mission of Smile Farms is to create meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities in agriculture and hospitality. Their work generates purpose and pride, enhances life skills, and fosters socialization.

Smile Farms was founded in 2015 by the McCann family, in collaboration with Independent Group Home Living. From a single greenhouse, the organization has grown into a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 11 campuses.

Three years ago, we launched our first year-round fundraising collection for Smile Farms, which to date has raised nearly $140,000 for this amazing nonprofit.

This year, the Smile Farms Collection features an expanded assortment of everyday gifting products, including the charity’s own Heat with Heart™ hot sauce, made with peppers grown by Smile Farmers working across several locations in the New York area.

The Connections Committee is encouraging everyone to support Smile Farms this month in several ways:

• Take a moment to share the Smile Farms Collection link with family and friends – or do some shopping yourself!
• Follow Smile Farms on social media. You can find them at @smilefarmsinc on Facebook and Instagram.
• Nominate Smile Farms for the 2023 Best of Nassau County Contest! Search under Services – Best Not-For-Profit to nominate Smile Farms before March 3. Then return on March 31 to cast your vote!

Smile Farms is working every day to shape a better future where people with special needs are valued for the real contributions they make in their workplaces and communities. The marketing team is planning a year-long awareness campaign to keep our fundraising collection top of mind for shoppers. Additionally, the 1-800-Flowers.com® Gifts & More marketplace is featuring a special DDAM collection with products created by makers with developmental disabilities. During the month of March, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. will donate 20% of net proceeds from each gift purchased from this marketplace collection to Smile Farms.

Share
36

Archives

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015

Upcoming Events

Smile Farms 9th Annual Golf Outing

06-26-2023
Sands Point Golf Club and Plandome Country Club

Read Our GuideStar Report

Smile Farms Inc. Nonprofit Overview and Reviews on GreatNonprofits
Volunteer. Donate. Review.

SMILE FARMS INC.
Two Jericho Plaza, Suite 200
Jericho, NY 11753
PHONE: 516-237-4748

Press Kit

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
✕

© 2023 Smile Farms Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Website designed by BTW Marketing

DONATE