Strategic Review 2021
The Strategic Review for the Future of Smiles, Romania The thinking behind the biggest Smiles restructuring ever By Founder/CEO – Kevin Hoy As Founder of an organisation that has grown and developed as Smiles has, one becomes acutely aware of the responsibility you have towards ‘succession’. As the years pass, you realise firstly, you can’t... Read More
Smiles Open House, Saturday 23rd January, 2021
Join us for our first Open House (via Zoom) of 2021. Opportunity to hear more about the plans for 2021 and onward, following Kevin’s New Year Message and the Strategic Review. Smiles Open House has been a great opportunity for friends and supporters to catch up, see folks and ask those important questions that you... Read More
From Kevin, our CEO, December 2020
Dear Friends I do not recall, for a very long time, being so pleased we are at the end of a year. Well, just another 31 days to go in 2020! What a year it has been! Extraordinarily tough, and in many instances, extremely sad. A year ago, we barely knew what COVID-19 was, but... Read More
Faithful ’til the end, Maria, December 2020
These days, the word ‘faithful’ is used less and less, let alone applied. It is so encouraging to know that GOD IS FAITHFUL until our last days …. whether a week, a year, or our life! I can’t believe 2020 is virtually gone! To be honest with you, I’m happy! I’m sure that you are... Read More
Thankful Hearts Video, December 2020
A while ago, we decided to change the way the visits out on the field were done and you will remember the introduction of the Field Project, a concept to include the previous Family Visits, as well as the Homeless and Community work. We believe it was a great opportunity to refresh the support list... Read More
Luke’s News, December 2020
Hello everyone, I hope you have all kept safe throughout the second lock-down? I am now in my own isolation period as I have just returned from Romania to the UK so will be inside for 14 days. It will be strange not to be preparing SOS bags with Mission trippers but that can’t be... Read More
Prayer & Praise, December 2020
Praise God for… 1. The Good News shared through all the activities of Smiles work in Romania. 2. Helping us through this difficult year and giving hope for the future. 3. Recent encouraging news that provides hope for Mission Teams starting in 2021. 4. The continuing response from the Kids in Tileagd in attending Church... Read More
Smiles Prayer Gathering, Monday 21st December
Join us as we pray for the people we serve in Romania and those who work on the front lines day by day.If you would like to join with us for our regular monthly time of prayer via Zoom, whether to pray out-loud or silently, please send an email to: kevin@thesmilesfoundation.org Once you have registered... Read More
From Kevin, our CEO, November 2020
Dear Friends This past month has certainly been a ‘month of two halves’! Everything was off to the normal busy start of a month with the Web Update launched on September 30th. Early in October, on Saturday 3rd, was scheduled our second Smiles Open House, which was again very well received with over 40+ guests... Read More
A Mustard Seed, Maria, November 2020
I do not know how you are feeling when you see a field full of blooming mustard seed flowers, but I love the sight of it. Soooooo much yellow everywhere, a strong smell and yet all in all – a small seed. The Bible says “if we have faith, as small as a mustard seed,... Read More