America Developing Smiles Puerto Rico
Community & Events
Bringing people together to create opportunity.
Bringing People Together to Create Opportunity
For nearly two decades, America Developing Smiles has brought together donors, volunteers, foundations, educators, business leaders and community members in support of educational opportunities for children and families in Puerto Rico.
Each event represents a chapter in the story of ADS and the collective effort that has helped sustain educational programs, scholarships, infrastructure improvements and student opportunities over the years.
Event archive
Gatherings that built opportunity
Explore fundraising events, community gatherings, volunteer initiatives and milestones from across the history of America Developing Smiles.
February 10, 2021
Toy Drive 2021
Toy Drive and Luncheon 2021
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December 15, 2016
Old Bags for Smiles 2016
On November 16, 2016, the 5th edition of Old Bags for Smiles was held at Blue Martini. The activity presented by the foundation offered a fun evening of glamor and philanthropy where an auction of used and vintage designer handbags was held. “The donations that were collected in the last edition were used for the installation of new computers, electronic whiteboards, projectors, among other educational resources.
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June 14, 2016
Delivery of Donation for $ 30,000
San Juan, June 14, 2016.
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April 20, 2016
Fashion Soirée
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December 15, 2014
“Por la Salud si se Juega” 2014
With the completion of the new Maria Auxiliadora basketball court, and joining the initiative of Michelle Obama (2010 and recently Irma Garrido (2013), America Developing Smiles recognizes that the obesity problem in Puerto Rico is even greater than in the United States. In the United States, recent studies agree that about a third of children are in the range of obesity or overweight.
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December 1, 2012
Auction of “Abanicos de Sonrisas” 2012
SMILE FANS Silent Online Auction
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December 13, 2011
Old Bags For Smiles 2011
SAN JUAN, PR (October 27, 2011) – More than 100 women gathered to show the “it” handbags of the moment (Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Escada, Manolo, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo, among others) at “Old Bags for Smiles ”, the activity presented by America Developing Smiles de Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, November 16 at Condominium Caribe Plaza from 2-6PM.
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May 13, 2011
Seeds of Hope 2011
“Seeds of Hope” San Juan-2011, to benefit schools of the Salesian Educational System in Barrio Obrero and Canteras San Juan, PR- America Developing Smiles commemorated its 5th year of activity in Puerto Rico with “Seeds of Hope” 2011 at the Caribe Hilton, San Juan on Tuesday May 10, 2011.
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April 13, 2010
Seeds of Hope 2010
Seeds of Hope 2010, supports needy children of Barrio Obrero
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December 10, 2009
Old Bags For Smiles 2009
SAN JUAN, PR (November 16, 2009) –America Developing Smiles of Puerto Rico carried out the activity “Old Bags for Smiles at Condominium Caribe Plaza. The activity offered a fun evening of glamor and philanthropy where a silent auction of “vintage” and designer handbags was held, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and was attended by more than 50 people. The occasion was to benefit the educational centers that America Developing Smiles supports in Barrio Obrero.
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December 10, 2009
Bohemian Night 2009
“Contrapunto” helps educate needy children from Barrio Obrero. SAN JUAN, P.R. – May 7, 2009. America Developing Smiles of Puerto Rico (ADSPR), carried out the activity “Contrapunto, Noche de Bohemia”, an annual fundraising event, with cocktail and dinner, to support the school scholarship program, “Padrinos de Sonrisa”.
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December 10, 2008
2nd Anniversary 2008
SAN JUAN (November 19, 2008) – America Developing Smiles celebrated its 2nd anniversary at the 2008 ‘Seeds of Hope’ activity, a fashion day and bazaar in Acquamarina, Condado. The activity featured well-known Miami designers, Victoria López Castro with her new collection of blouses and Sazzing Jewelry Designs with an informal fashion show. Some 15 Puerto Rican merchants also joined the exhibiting group.
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December 10, 2007
Seeds of Hope 2007
Seeds of Hope (November 14, 2007). To introduce the organization to Puerto Rico, a cocktail and dinner was held at the Longo-González residence. The Board of Directors presented a visual presentation and an informal parade courtesy of Victoria López Castro, who traveled from the city of Miami to accompany this opportunity. More than 100 people shared during this activity. The funds raised during the meeting support the Barrio Obrero and Orocovis centers and the scholarship program that the...
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