Causes: Economic Development, Family Services, Human Services, International, International Economic Development, International Relief, Microfinance, Philanthropy

Mission: To educate, inspire and empower women and children worldwide. Caritas Smile is a non-profit organization that connects intent with action. We work with individuals looking to volunteer and change their own lives by positively influencing the lives of women and children in need in Latin America and the United States. The volunteers make a difference by imparting education, training, resources, and myriads of vision, cheer and hope.

Results: Since 2010 we have touched the lives of thousands of children and women living in poverty by surprising communities in need with school supplies, holiday gifts, rebuilding schools, offering art lessons, dance lesson, health and English. We have held an annual fundraising event geared towards spreading our mission and collecting supplies for US families and Dominican communities in the Dominican Republic. We have created a university volunteer chapter to engage service learning programs with students We have donated funds to Women entrepreneurs in Dominican Republic battling cancer. Launched a service learning program called Take A Trip Change A Life for volunteers looking to help women and children

Target demographics: women, children, economic growth

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1000 kids in the Dominican with art, dance, re-building homes with community members,

Geographic areas served: Service learning programs, volunteer, teach, community engagement,

Programs: arts programs, English language, home improvement, health education, technology and technical assistances