INITIATIVES
Back to School Drives
Let’s give our community kids excitement going back to school!
Financially strapped families often struggle with how they will be able to purchase all the necessary supplies in time for the start of school. Teachers, too, are empowered to do their best work when they are supported by the resources they need to maintain effective, equitable learning environments.
Our annual Back-To-School Drive provides children with backpacks and the necessary new supplies to succeed in school and provides parents some relief on their expenses.
Toy Drives
‘Tis the season of giving back!
Toy Drive season is here and we are going everywhere! Join us and our community partners as we travel all over California to collect toys for children in need during the holiday season. We host annual toy drives as well as provide drop off locations where donations can be made. Toys are distributed by local organizations who have identified children in need. Check out our events page to see more detailed information for each location.
Protect Our Elders & Community
We need your help!
The rise of attacks on the elderly, because they are believed to be weak and defenseless, is heartbreaking and Infuriating. We, as a community, need to come together to support and stand in solidarity. They once protected us. It’s our turn to protect them.
Let’s “Protect Our Elders” by donating safety items that we will create into safety kits. Our goal is to create more safety kits which will be distributed all over California and soon Las Vegas.
Cost for a safety kit (donation) $30
#ProjectBestfriends
Fur friends need love and support too!
Vibes & Smiles partners with various organizations that support all unhoused pets. We provide dry dog and cat essential items such as dry food, collars and leashes, and dog waste bags. Fur friends also deserve basic necessities in order to survive. This is an ongoing effort; every donation counts.
Ways to Donate:
Physical donation- We are accepting DRY dog and cat food only. Please contact us to make arrangements for either pick-up or drop-off.
25lbs Dog food = feeds 40 dogs
10lbs Cat food = feeds 20 cats
Monetary donation- 100% of the proceeds will be used to purchase homeless dogs and cats dry foods for their monthly feed.
Hygiene Kits
Protecting health conditions of those unhoused.
Items needed: Toothbrush (individually wrapped), toothpaste, comb/brush, feminine products, deodorant, body lotion, body soap, hand sanitizer, and a face mask.
Hygiene kits will help those who do not have access to the resources for numerous reasons. They provide the first line of defense against the spread of diseases, are the first step towards good health, and are tangible hope for those in need. They may only be temporary solutions, but they can be vital for homeless people in the short term. Every bit helps!
Farm Worker Appreciation Essential Items Drive
Giving gratitude and compassion to farm workers.
Several farm workers live paycheck to paycheck. These workers are fighting hard for us night and day to keep food on the shelves. They are working diligently and we want to show our support. As a community it is our duty to provide them with basic essential household items such as toilet paper, facial tissue, detergent, cleaning supplies, other non-perishable items, preventative health items and educational information.
Giving Back to those in Need
We partner with all communities and other nonprofits to give back by hosting events where profits and items go back to the community we are supporting.
We support them through collection drives of any sort. We host events with local food and maker vendors as well as music, entertainment, and have a collection drive of some sort. The items that are collected are either distributed through our team or given to a partnering organization.