Fun & Play Community Engagement Initiative
Connected Communities, Lasting Impact
Our monthly outreach initiative create safe spaces for dialogue, healing, and growth. We listen to what our communities need and deliver programs that reflect their voices. Whether through neighborhood events or advocacy sessions, we bring people together to build trust and change lives.
Monthly Events
DONATIONS NEEDED:
We are currently accepting donations to support our Fun & Play Monthly Initiative. Items we are in need of include:
- Water and sports drinks
- Juice boxes
- Individually wrapped snacks (granola bars, chips, fruit snacks)
- Fresh fruit
- Paper plates, cups, and napkins
- Hygiene kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant)
- Soccer balls and sports equipment
- Gift cards for food or supplies
If you would like to donate, please contact Amina Shale at 502-956-1414 or info@morethanasmilefoundation.org. Your support helps us create joyful, safe spaces for youth and families each month.
When young people are given space to play, they begin to heal. When they heal, they begin to lead. Fun & Play is where that transformation begins.
Amina Shale
Capturing Smiles: A Gallery of Fun & Play
Health & Me
Wellness Starts with Me
Health and Me empowers immigrant, refugee, and low-income youth to take ownership of their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing through culturally responsive mentorship, wellness education, and creative expression.
The program combines mental health awareness, sports, and life skills to help youth understand the connection between mind, body, and community. Each month, participants receive hygiene kits filled with essential items that promote self-care, confidence, and dignity—helping address barriers many youth face in maintaining personal health.
Through group discussions, mindfulness activities, cooking and fitness workshops, and weekend sports sessions, youth learn how to build healthy routines, manage stress, and support one another in a safe and inclusive space.
By centering wellness and accessibility, Health and Me breaks the stigma surrounding mental health, encourages positive coping strategies, and promotes leadership rooted in self-care and community care.
Key Components:
Mental Health & Mindfulness: Youth-led check-ins, healing circles, and open dialogue
Healthy Living Skills: Nutrition, cooking, and self-care workshops
Quarterly Hygiene Kits: Providing essential care items to promote wellness and dignity