Sharing Smiles
and Laughter

Powered by a passionate group of volunteers, Caitlin’s Smiles encourages children with serious health challenges to explore their uniquely creative talents by taking part in arts and crafts activities. While creating feelings of self-worth and instilling confidence in these children, the efforts ultimately put smiles on the faces of everyone involved.

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Fundraisers & Special Volunteer Events

Fundraisers help to continue our mission. Your support of these events through sponsorships, attendance, and purchases help to continue to provide our arts & crafts activities to children in medical facilities. Special Volunteer Events bring the community together to help children dealing with stressful medical conditions.

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Help at Smiles Central, or at Home, School, Work, etc.

To volunteer at our space, email volunteer@Caitlins-Smiles.Org. We have opportunities for volunteers to help from their homes, workspaces, schools, churches and other places. Learn how you can help off-site at our volunteer page: https://caitlins-smiles.org/volunteer/

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Amazon Wish List

In addition to volunteering, supporters of Caitlin’s Smiles can help by making donations of supplies. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a ‘Wish List’ on Amazon.

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Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community – Click here to register now! We need your help to send more smiles! Unable to join us for the walk? Please click through the link above to donate to a fellow volunteer.

A Round of Smiles Golf Tournament 5/29 – Golfers and Sponsors, please click here for more information and to register.

Celebration of Smiles Art Auction 10/4.  Sponsors are welcome to sign-up now. Children’s artwork will be needed for the live auction, and themed baskets, artwork, jewelry, etc. will be needed for the Silent Auctions. Your donations always make this event unique and special! Click here for the Art Auction Call for Donations of art form. Tickets will be available this summer. Click here to download the flyer with sponsorship information.

Contact CheryH@Caitlins-Smiles.Org for information about these events.

>We do not need cloth bags for the foreseeable future. Our seamstresses have us well-stocked. <<

Our Mission

Powered by a passionate group of volunteers, Caitlin’s Smiles encourages children with serious health challenges to explore their uniquely creative talents by taking part in arts and crafts activities. While creating feelings of self-worth and instilling confidence in these children, the efforts ultimately put smiles on the faces of everyone involved.

Volunteer Sessions & Events

04.15.26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Harrisburg, PA 17110

4/15 Volunteer Session

04.18.26

Register for Fundraising Walk

04.20.26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Harrisburg

4/20 Volunteer Session

04.28.26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Harrisburg, PA

4/28 Volunteer Session

05.02.26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Harrisburg

5/2 Volunteer Session
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Volunteer OpportunitiesOff-site

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Supplies

Urgently Needed

Bulk Loose Crayons & Markers

Small Foam Stickers

24 Pack Crayons

Single Subj. Spiral Notebooks

Composition Books

Ziplocking Bags Any Brand. Sandwich, Quart or Snack Size.

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Thank You Notes

Good morning, just wanted to say thank you for the gift bag while we had a hospital PICU stay at Cabell Huntington hospital. Amelia really enjoyed her bag and kept her from being bored. We appreciate the time and effort your organization has made.

- Kathryn

Thank you so much to make my baby girl smile 😃.. and thanks to all Doctors and nurses from SINAI Hospital ( ICU ) and CAITLIN'S SMILES volunteers teams

- Rose

The craft kit/bag really helped Elowen get through a difficult hospital stay. She got to take her mind off office things ,relax for a while, and just be a kid. We very much appreciate it!

- Leah

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