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Crafting Smiles

Crafting a world in which every hospitalized child shares a connection and enjoys a smile

About Crafting Smiles
Based in Irvine, California
Founded by Maryam Quraishi & Eman Umer

Crafting Smiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to to bringing joy and connection to hospitalized children. Through volunteer-based Zoom workshops, we provide children with the opportunity to pursue their passions with volunteers who provide instruction on activities including, but not limited to, painting, origami, and pottery. Our workshops are designed to uplift spirits, offer creative outlets, and create a supportive community for children who often experience isolation and the negative psychological effects that hospitalization typically involves. With the help of dedicated volunteers, we aim to craft smiles and make a positive impact on the lives of these young individuals, one workshop at a time.

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Find us online! 

Instagram: @craftingsmilesorg

Tik Tok: @craftingsmiles org

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/craftingsmilesorg 

Featured on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" - 102.7 KIIS FM

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-show-the-lucky-underwear/id1566134877?i=1000635205995

Time Stemp: 33:20 

About

Our Reach 

350+ Volunteers

Our engaging workshops and connections are only made possible due to the enthusiasm and hard work of our dedicated local, national, and international volunteers.

650+ patients

Thank you to:

1. Fountain Valley Regional Hospital 

2. Miller Children's & Women's Hospital

3. Foothill Regional Hospital 

4. St. David's Children's Hospital (NY)

5. Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Raised $4,000+

Our deepest gratitude to our donors who helped raise over $3,000 from our "Craft a Smile" fundraiser! All proceeds go toward purchasing materials for workshops (including Amazon Fire HD 10 tablets). 

Workshop Masterpieces

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Chapters Nationally

1. Round Rock, Texas 

2. Lynbrook, New York

3. Chino Hills, California

4. Austin, Texas

5.  Chicago, Illinois 

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All application forms can be found here!

Get Involved

Opportunities available: 

1. Hosting virtual workshops 

2. Blog writing for awareness 

3. Fundraising efforts 

4. Friendship bracelet making & donations 

5. Publicity team (Tik tok)

6. Host storytime sessions for our book, Hope's Writerly Wonders

7. Start your own chapter

Services

Crafting Smiles provides all materials, including the tablet required for the Zoom and ensures that all supplies are safe for children. Currently six workshops are provided on an individual basis depending on age, preference, and need.  

Storytelling
Music
Digital Art
Origami
Drawing/Coloring
Pottery

Crafting Smiles provides its own artistic curriculum with art worksheets and coloring pages created by our talented volunteers!  

Illustrator: Riya Kunatham
Services
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Donate today

Help Crafting Smiles achieve its mission by donating for the materials used to run its operations. All additional proceeds are donated to local children's hospitals. 

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