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.