Over a single weekend in September 2024, we installed TEN Smilezones at Hamilton Child and Family Supports! We installed Smilezones in the Family Interview Rooms (x 10). The Smilezones include Fresh paint, colourful murals, sensory and interactive gaming elements, custom cabinetry and more! Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to our generous donors, The David and Leslie Clanachan Family Foundation, Hamilton Ti-Cats, The Forge FC, The Toronto Rock & JR Digs Acoustic Christmas Concert for making this project possible!
“We are incredibly proud to partner with Hamilton Child and Family Supports to bring these new Smilezones to life,” said Smilezone Foundation Co-Founder, Scott Bachly. “Smilezone Foundation’s mission is to create spaces where children and families feel comforted, inspired, and supported during challenging times. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these ten Smilezones will bring smiles to countless faces and help make a real difference in the community.”
“We are truly humbled by this gift and would like to thank each and every donor for their generosity,” said Bryan Shone, Executive Director, Hamilton Child and Family Supports. “It’s truly amazing to see what can be accomplished when organizations come together in partnership. The positive impact on the children, youth and families supported by HCFS will be felt for years to come.”
About Hamilton Child and Family Supports:
Hamilton Child and Family Supports – HCFS (formerly The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton) was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The organization is mandated under Ontario’s Child, Youth and Family Services Act and, as such, is required by law to protect children from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and harm. It is funded by the Ontario government, through the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and is one of 47 children’s aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies across Ontario.
