In May 2025, we will installed TWO Smilezones at Autism Nova Scotia Cape Breton Branch! The Smilezones will include: fresh paint and colorful murals!
Thank you to our generous donor, Tim Hortons Cape Breton Island Owners for making this project possible!
“Creating safe and joyful spaces where children can thrive is at the heart of what we do,” said Scott Bachly, Co-Founder, Smilezone Foundation. “Thanks to the incredible support from Tim Hortons Cape Breton Island Owners, these new Smilezones will make a real difference in the lives of local families.”
“These beautiful new Smilezones are more than just bright and welcoming areas—they are safe spaces where children and families feel seen, supported, and celebrated,” said Amanda Alexander, Executive Director of Autism Nova Scotia. “Thanks to the incredible generosity of local Tim Hortons Cape Breton Island Owners and the Smile Cookie community, these spaces will have a lasting impact on the well-being and inclusion of Autistic individuals and families who visit our Sydney office.”
About Autism Nova Scotia: Autism Nova Scotia is a non-profit community-based organization that builds understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for Autistics/individuals on the autism spectrum and their families through leadership, advocacy, education, training, and programming across the lifespan. Autism Nova Scotia was founded in 2002 by Joan and Jack Craig, parents of an Autistic adult son. Autism Nova Scotia delivers programming in Halifax and across Nova Scotia through our eight Regional Autism Centres. Our programs and services include Social & Community Inclusion; Mental Health & Wellness; Post Secondary & Employment Support; Strategic Engagement; and Family & Caregiver Support. For more information, visit www.autismnovascotia.ca.
