Health, dignity and community for every woman and child
We are a Berkeley-based nonprofit working to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life across the Bay Area.
Why we exist
The purpose of Smiles for Women and Children is to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life for women and children who face barriers to care due to income, language, immigration status, or limited access to resources.
Building bright, healthy smiles
For children and families, we focus on improving oral health by distributing free dental and oral hygiene supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash, alongside educational materials that promote lifelong healthy habits.
As we grow, we aim to partner with licensed dental professionals to offer periodic exams, screenings, and basic procedures to communities with limited access to dental care.
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss & mouthwash
- Fun, easy-to-follow oral health education
- Future: exams & screenings with licensed dentists
Supporting wellness and autonomy
For women, we provide essential supplies and educational resources that support reproductive health, wellness, and autonomy. This includes access to menstrual products, reproductive health education, and information on topics such as pregnancy, abortion care, and conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.
We are especially committed to serving women who may face language barriers, including immigrant and non-English-speaking populations, by offering culturally sensitive materials and support.
- Free menstrual and hygiene products
- Reproductive health education & information
- Culturally sensitive, multilingual support
A supportive community space for women
Through workshops, wellness circles and educational programming, and by collaborating with licensed therapists, healthcare providers, educators and professional speakers, we create opportunities for women to grow.
Mental health
Support and conversation guided by licensed therapists.
Financial literacy
Practical skills for budgeting, saving and planning ahead.
Entrepreneurship
Ideas, mentorship and confidence to start something new.
Personal growth
Wellness circles where women connect, share and thrive.
Open to anyone in the greater Bay Area who needs us
Children under 18
Dental and hygiene supplies plus healthy-habit education.
Women of all ages
Wellness supplies, health education and community.
Immigrant families
Culturally sensitive help for non-English speakers.
Underserved communities
Low-income and marginalized neighbors across the Bay.
“At our core, we believe that access to care, education, and community is not a privilege, but a right. Through compassionate outreach and partnerships with professionals, we strive to empower women and children to live healthier, more confident, and more stable lives.”
Meet the people behind the smiles
How we're growing
Supplies & education
Distribute free dental, hygiene and menstrual products with easy-to-understand educational materials.
Professional care
Partner with licensed dental professionals for periodic exams, screenings and basic procedures.
Community programs
Grow our workshops and wellness circles with therapists, providers, educators and speakers.