The SMILE of Hopatcong

The SMILE of Hopatcong The Smile for Independent Living is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
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SMILE plans to establish community homes for mentally and developmentally disabled individuals, in which the individuals are placed with their peers that are in the same range of abilities and age. At the same time, these homes will focus on independent living, as this is a feasible alternative for these individuals while their parents or caretakers increase in age and are no longer able to provid

e for their loved one. SMILE was founded in 2010 by Allan and Patricia Milford, who have a 25 year-old son with Downs. Their concern for Stephen’s care once they are gone or no longer to physically take care of him themselves was the driving force in starting this organization. They are obviously not the only ones is this predicament. Unfortunately, according to the Star Ledger, in 2011 there were over 8,000 people awaiting placement from the government’s list and just a mere 229 that were placed. Something more needs to be done to place these individuals, and that’s where SMILE can help to be a part of the solution.

Music Jeopardy with Alyssa turned in karaoke 🎤 🎶
06/17/2026

Music Jeopardy with Alyssa turned in karaoke 🎤 🎶

Did you know June 15th is National SMILE power day??
06/15/2026

Did you know June 15th is National SMILE power day??

Say Hi Foundation Inc !! We appreciate all your support for our population!! We are wearing blue today to support you!
06/11/2026

Say Hi Foundation Inc !! We appreciate all your support for our population!! We are wearing blue today to support you!

You scream! I scream! We all scream- ICE CREAM!!
06/10/2026

You scream! I scream! We all scream- ICE CREAM!!

06/08/2026

Check out our guys running the Torch with Netcong Police!

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
06/07/2026

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James

We came, we saw, we conquered!! Thanks to all of our amazing coaches for making this beautiful memorable weekend happen!...
06/07/2026

We came, we saw, we conquered!! Thanks to all of our amazing coaches for making this beautiful memorable weekend happen!! See ya soon TCNJ!

Day 2!!! What a success!! Special Olympics New Jersey!! Can you feel our energy!!
06/07/2026

Day 2!!! What a success!! Special Olympics New Jersey!! Can you feel our energy!!

First night in the books! An amazing opening ceremony!! Let's go team SMILE!
06/06/2026

First night in the books! An amazing opening ceremony!! Let's go team SMILE!

Let the festivities begin!!2026 Torch Run with our local police!
06/05/2026

Let the festivities begin!!
2026 Torch Run with our local police!

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