#BirthdayGiveback

May 17, 20233 min read

29 People and One Simple Request: #BirthdayGiveback2023

When The Smile Project turned 10 on November 9, 2021, we were in the midst of a (pre-vaccines) pandemic. I was dogsitting for family...

Dec 29, 20224 min read

Our Year in Review: The Smile Project in 2022

I am settling into my favorite season: one of thresholds and reflections, countdowns and confetti. Though my notebook pages have been...

May 22, 20223 min read

Birthday Giveback 2022 Recap: What's the Best Way to Serve?

In elementary school, one of my friends had a birthday party. In lieu of gifts, my friend asked that we bring donations for the local...

May 18, 20223 min read

Birthday Giveback 2022: Help Queer Artists Honor Theatre Industry

For anyone who is new to our page, my name is Elizabeth Buechele and I'm the founder of The Smile Project, a nonprofit organization...

May 16, 20212 min read

Introducing The Smile Project Birthday Giveback Program

It started when I was a little girl and I received an invitation to my best friend’s birthday party. The card said that, in lieu of...