SMILE Foster Closet Spring Rummage Sale
SMILE Rummage Sale: Shop for a Cause!
Mark your calendars! Our massive community rummage sale is back, and 100% of all proceeds go directly to supporting local foster families through SMILE Foster Closet. Whether you’re clearing out your closets or looking for your next great find, we need you there!
Event Details
When: Saturday, April 11th
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Waverly Road Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall 1415 Waverly Rd. Kingsport, TN 37664
Amazing Deals
$5 Stuff-a-Bag: Fill a standard grocery bag with clothes (all sizes included)!
Donation-Based Treasures: Toys, housewares, pet supplies, baby gear, holiday decor, arts & crafts, and more! (Most items available by donation unless otherwise marked).
NEW THIS TIME: During the last hour (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM), fill an entire tote for just $25!
Special Note for Foster Families
Foster families shop for FREE! Please just remember to check in with a volunteer before you begin shopping.
Donation Drop-Offs
Cleaning out your "old stuff"? We are accepting donations on:
Friday, April 10th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Please note: We cannot accept knives, guns, or any inappropriate/violent items.
Come shop, donate, and make a difference in a child's life! We can't wait to see you there.
SMILE Foster Closet Play with a Purpose at Chuck E. Cheese
Play for a Purpose: Monthly Give-Back Nights!
Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday or Friday evening? Join Smile Foster Closet for our recurring community nights at Chuck E. Cheese!
Whether it's a reward for a good week at school or just a night off from cooking, your visit helps support local children in foster care.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2026 Give-Back nights:
Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, April 16th
Thursday, May 14th
Friday, June 12th
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604
How It Works
It’s simple: Eat pizza, play games, and give back. Mention Smile Foster Closet at the register when you pay, and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of your sale directly to us! These funds are vital for helping us provide clothing, gear, and essentials to families in our community.
At Chuck E. Cheese, the mission is making a child smile—and by joining us, you’re helping us bring those smiles to children who need them most.
Spread the Word
RSVP: Click "Interested" or "Going" to get reminders for each date!
Invite: Share this event with your school groups, sports teams, and neighbors.
Show Up: Just remember to mention our name at the register so your visit counts.
We can’t wait to see you all throughout the spring!
SMILE Foster Closet Play with a Purpose at Chuck E. Cheese
Play for a Purpose: Monthly Give-Back Nights!
Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday or Friday evening? Join Smile Foster Closet for our recurring community nights at Chuck E. Cheese!
Whether it's a reward for a good week at school or just a night off from cooking, your visit helps support local children in foster care.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2026 Give-Back nights:
Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, April 16th
Thursday, May 14th
Friday, June 12th
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604
How It Works
It’s simple: Eat pizza, play games, and give back. Mention Smile Foster Closet at the register when you pay, and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of your sale directly to us! These funds are vital for helping us provide clothing, gear, and essentials to families in our community.
At Chuck E. Cheese, the mission is making a child smile—and by joining us, you’re helping us bring those smiles to children who need them most.
Spread the Word
RSVP: Click "Interested" or "Going" to get reminders for each date!
Invite: Share this event with your school groups, sports teams, and neighbors.
Show Up: Just remember to mention our name at the register so your visit counts.
We can’t wait to see you all throughout the spring!
SMILE Foster Closet Play with a Purpose at Chuck E. Cheese
Play for a Purpose: Monthly Give-Back Nights!
Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday or Friday evening? Join Smile Foster Closet for our recurring community nights at Chuck E. Cheese!
Whether it's a reward for a good week at school or just a night off from cooking, your visit helps support local children in foster care.
Save the Dates
Mark your calendars for our upcoming 2026 Give-Back nights:
Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, April 16th
Thursday, May 14th
Friday, June 12th
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3020 Peoples St. Johnson City, TN 37604
How It Works
It’s simple: Eat pizza, play games, and give back. Mention Smile Foster Closet at the register when you pay, and Chuck E. Cheese will donate 20% of your sale directly to us! These funds are vital for helping us provide clothing, gear, and essentials to families in our community.
At Chuck E. Cheese, the mission is making a child smile—and by joining us, you’re helping us bring those smiles to children who need them most.
Spread the Word
RSVP: Click "Interested" or "Going" to get reminders for each date!
Invite: Share this event with your school groups, sports teams, and neighbors.
Show Up: Just remember to mention our name at the register so your visit counts.
We can’t wait to see you all throughout the spring!
SMILE Foster Closet Gift-a-thon & Spaghetti Dinner
SMILE Foster Closet Gift-a-thon & Spaghetti Dinner!
Ready for a night of great food and even better prizes—all for an amazing cause? Join us for our Gift-a-thon and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church!
Whether you’re coming for the pasta or the prizes, every dollar raised helps SMILE Foster Closet continue supporting local foster families.
The Details
When: Friday, July 10th
Where: Waverly Road Presbyterian Church 1415 Waverly Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Dinner Served: 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Drawing Starts: 7:30 PM
How to Join the Fun
Spaghetti Dinner: $3.00 per person (or $3.50 for To-Go containers).
Gift-a-thon Tickets: $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00.
The Best Part: There’s no limit on tickets! You can put as many as you want toward your favorite items to increase your chances of winning.
The Prizes
Every single item in our Gift-a-thon is worth a minimum of $50! We’ll have themed baskets, gift cards, event tickets, and high-quality new items up for grabs.
We Need Your Help! (Donations Welcome)
To make this event a success, we are looking for donations of:
Gift cards
Event/Experience tickets
Finished gift baskets
Other brand-new items to fill baskets
Donation Deadline: Please have all items to us by June 15th.
Community Build Day
Community Build Day: Shelving & Organizing Our Foster Closet!
Join us as we roll up our sleeves to build vital shelving and get our space organized so we can serve even more children in foster care!
SMILE Foster Closet is growing, and that means we need more functional storage to keep the items organized for the children and families we serve. We're calling on our amazing community to lend a helping hand!
Event Details
• Date: Saturday November 1, 2025
• Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
• Location: 1401 Prospect Dr. Kingsport, TN 37664
What We'll Be Doing:
• Building Shelving: Assembling and installing sturdy shelving units (no advanced skills needed—just a willingness to help!)
• Organizing: Sorting, folding, and placing donations onto the new shelves (totes, clothing, supplies, etc.)
• Space Setup: Breaking down boxes, cleaning, and generally prepping the closet to be fully operational.
How You Can Help:
• RSVP: Please register so we can get a headcount! https://forms.gle/g4xJ6Ma61SWbxyoj8
• Wear Comfortable Clothes: Dress ready to build, lift, and get a little dusty!
• Spread the Word: Share this event with friends, family, or local groups known for their handy skills!
• Bid: Not available to volunteer, consider bidding on our Auction of Promises to help raise money for this project. https://givebutter.com/c/smileauction2025
• Donate: Donate any amount or sponsor an entire shelving unit for $200. https://account.venmo.com/u/smilefostercloset
Food & Drink: We'll provide pizza, snacks, & water for all our hardworking volunteers!
Every shelf built and every box organized directly translates into more efficient support for a child in need. Thank you for making a tangible difference in the lives of local foster children!
SMILE Fall Rummage Sale
HUGE Fundraiser Indoor Rummage Sale
Donate items and/or come shop to support SMILE! 100% of all proceeds go to SMILE Foster Closet!
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:Waverly Road Presbyterian Fellowship Hall (enter from Prospect Drive)
Shopping Details:
• $5.00 to stuff a grocery bag with clothing (all sizes)
• Other items available by donation unless marked
• SMILE Swag available for purchase
• Foster Families: Shop for FREE (must check in before shopping)
Rummage Sale Donated Items Drop-off:
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Location: Waverly Road Presbyterian Fellowship Hall
• Accepted Items: Anything except knives, guns, or inappropriate/violent items
Volunteer Sort Day! Saturday!
Come one, come all! Drop on in to the SMILE House and help sort donations for a little or a long time! What does it mean to sort? After SMILE receives a freshly washed donation of clothing, they need to be quality checked and then sorted by gender and size. While it’s not hard work, it helps SMILE out so much!
Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as standing/walking is common while sorting. Face masks are required upon entering the SMILE House. You may also feel free to bring your own gloves or use our latex free gloves.
Volunteer Sort Day! Saturday!
Come one, come all! Drop on in to the SMILE House and help sort donations for a little or a long time! What does it mean to sort? After SMILE receives a freshly washed donation of clothing, they need to be quality checked and then sorted by gender and size. While it’s not hard work, it helps SMILE out so much!
Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as standing/walking is common while sorting. Face masks are required upon entering the SMILE House. You may also feel free to bring your own gloves or use our latex free gloves.
Volunteer Sort Day! Saturday!
Come one, come all! Drop on in to the SMILE House and help sort donations for a little or a long time! What does it mean to sort? After SMILE receives a freshly washed donation of clothing, they need to be quality checked and then sorted by gender and size. While it’s not hard work, it helps SMILE out so much!
Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as standing/walking is common while sorting. Face masks are required upon entering the SMILE House. You may also feel free to bring your own gloves or use our latex free gloves.
Hopscotch Consignment Public Shopping Days
Come out and help support SMILE all while shopping gently used/new kids clothes, misses clothes, toys, books, games, stuffed animals, shoes and so much more! What better way to help those dollars stretch than by shopping AND supporting a great charity! We can’t wait to see you here! SHOP SHOP SHOP!
Hopscotch Consignment Volunteer Shop Day!
Are you a SMILE volunteer? Want to get a sneak peek and purchase amazing gently used or new items prior to the public being able to shop? Then quick! Become a SMILE volunteer! You will be asked to spend 2-4 hours on a day of your choice from July 26th - August 1st helping setup/teardown for the Hopscotch event. As your reward, not only does SMILE benefit from your donated time, but you’ll be able to shop early on July 29th! It’s an all around WIN WIN!
Hopscotch Volunteers Needed!
Calling ALL SMILE VOLUNTEERS!!! This is one of the only events SMILE will be participating in this summer. That said, we could use all the help we can get! Don’t be shy! Volunteer today and help SMILE partner with Hopscotch! Plus, as a thank you, all SMILE volunteers get to shop early before the public does on July 29th!
Never been a SMILE volunteer? No problem! Fill out our online volunteer form and specify you’d like to help at the Hopscotch event. A SMILE Team member will send you an email with a Hopscotch hours link. You’ll sign up for the time slot that best suits your schedule. Then, on that day, you’ll come to the Civic Auditorium in Kingsport, TN and work your shift. It’s that easy!
**Volunteers for the Hopscotch event will need to wear comfortable walking shoes and expect to; help setup/tear down, quality check and sort clothing, help straighten clothing racks/items, assist customers with bringing purchases to the counter and sort any returned or unwanted items back to the appropriate rack.
Volunteer Sort Day! Saturday!
Come one, come all! Drop on in to the SMILE House and help sort donations for a little or a long time! What does it mean to sort? After SMILE receives a freshly washed donation of clothing, they need to be quality checked and then sorted by gender and size. While it’s not hard work, it helps SMILE out so much!
Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as standing/walking is common while sorting. Face masks are required upon entering the SMILE House. You may also feel free to bring your own gloves or use our latex free gloves.
Duck-Duck-Goose Spring/Summer Consignment Event
Duck-Duck-Goose is open Thursday, June 25th - Saturday, June 27th 10am-3pm each day at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray.