Fulfilling Holiday Wishes for Older and Disabled Adults in Our Community

Our SmileMakers mobilize community support to provide holiday gifts to older and disabled adults in skilled nursing and residential care facilities every year.

Thousands of older adults are isolated and alone, having no family and friends with whom they can share special moments like the holidays.
Since 1987, our SmileMakers have coordinated with our LTC Ombudsmen to provide individually wrapped gifts to thousands of long-term care residents who would otherwise be forgotten.

Last year we provided…

6,300
Holiday Gifts to Isolated Seniors
1,809
Volunteer Hours
459
Volunteers

Brighten the Lives of Older and Disabled Adults – Adopt Angel Gift Tags

We Need Your Help!

Your team or group can help long-term care residents feel remembered by adopting 25+ Angel Gift Tags as a holiday teambuilding activity.

VOLUNTEER

Over a 2-week timeframe, we collect and wrap over 6,000 gifts to be delivered throughout Orange and Riverside Counties.

PARTNER

Interested in fulfilling an Angel Gift request for a lonely senior this holiday season? It’s easy if you use our Amazon Wish List.

DONATE

Invite your family and friends to join us. Make a contribution to the Council on Aging to help a senior in need.

Because No Senior Should Be Forgotten

  • Adopt an Angel Gift Tag. Each Angel Tag includes a specific gift request from an isolated older adult. Each gift is $30 and includes gifts such as warm lap blankets, cardigans, sweaters, and cozy jackets.

  • Participate in our Holiday Wrap Room. Over a two-week timeframe, we collect and wrap over 6,000 gifts to be delivered throughout Orange and Riverside Counties.

  • Become a SmileMakers Ambassador. Help coordinate a holiday gift drive with your employer, social group, or church.

  • Have a Corporate Team Event. Hold team building opportunities with your colleagues by adopting Angel Tags or holding a holiday lap blanket or sock drive by November 30th .

  • Spread the word. Invite your family and friends to join us.

  • Donate today. Make a contribution to the Council on Aging to help a senior in need.

Help Fulfill A Senior’s Wish

Learn how you can get involved and bring a smile to someone in need. Contact Jamie Cansler at (714) 479-0107 or email [email protected], or submit the form below.
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A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors

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