Smith Family Foundation
The Smith Family Foundation is proud to have supported numerous organizations and initiatives that make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families. Among the many causes the foundation has contributed to are:
ARIZONA
- Amberly’s Place – family advocacy center dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse by providing services such as crisis intervention, medical evaluation, mental health referrals and taped interviews for court documentation. amberlysplace.com
- Children’s Museum of Yuma County- Focused on creating experiences where all children learn through exploration, imagination, and creativity. https://www.yumachildrensmuseum.com
- Kids at Hope- organization that inspires, empowers, and transforms schools, organizations serving youth, and entire communities to create an environment and culture where all children experience success, NO EXCEPTIONS! https://www.kidsathopeyuma.org
- K.I.D.S. CuddleKit Closet – organization dedicated to providing kindness and love to kids who need it most. www.cuddlekit.org
- United Way of Yuma County – Back to School Drive- program that provides less fortunate children throughout Yuma County with the necessary school supplies and backpacks to start the new school year off right. Impact Fund - provides funding to member agency programs for health and human services. The funding is determined related to Impact Areas as identified through the Measuring What Matters Community Assessment. https://www.liveunitedyuma.org/
- Yuma Community Food Bank - emergency and supplemental food programs that have an educational and a nutritional component for families throughout Yuma County. https://www.yumafoodbank.org
CALIFORNIA
- Future Citizens Foundation – organization dedicated to offering young people of Monterrey County opportunities for a better future. fcf-ca.org
COLORADO
- La Puente – provides food, shelter, and advocacy for the homeless and community members in crisis to meet immediate needs and to empower people to live independently with dignity. http://www.lapuente.net
These are just a few examples of the many organizations that have benefited from the Smith Family Foundation's generosity. The foundation's support extends to a variety of causes, all aimed at improving the quality of life in the Yuma community and beyond.
The Smith Family Foundation is led by Vic and Karen Smith, along with Kristen Smith Eshaya and Terre Catanzaro. Together, this dedicated team works tirelessly to identify and support impactful community causes. With a long-standing commitment to giving back, the foundation looks forward to continuing its work for many years to come, helping to build stronger, more resilient communities and ensuring that the Smith family legacy of philanthropy endures for generations to come.
