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America Developing Smiles Puerto Rico

Our Work

Creating opportunities through education, enrichment and community investment.

Creating Opportunities Through Education, Enrichment, and Community Investment

For nearly twenty years, America Developing Smiles has worked alongside Colegio María Auxiliadora to identify needs, develop solutions and secure resources that improve the educational experience of students and families.

ADS focuses its efforts across education, arts and music, health and student well-being, sports and youth development, safety and infrastructure.

Five areas of opportunity

ADS focuses its efforts across education, arts and music, health and student well-being, sports and youth development, safety and infrastructure.

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Education & Academic Excellence

Scholarships, after-school programs, teacher support and educational enrichment opportunities.

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Arts & Music

Dedicated spaces and programs that encourage creativity, self-expression and personal growth.

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Health & Student Well-Being

Health, nutrition and university-supported initiatives that contribute to student well-being.

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Sports & Youth Development

Athletic facilities and recreational opportunities that promote teamwork, leadership and healthy lifestyles.

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Safety & Infrastructure

Projects that create safer, more effective learning environments.

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Current priorities

Focused projects for lasting benefit

Current priorities translate donor support into practical improvements for students, educators and the campus community.

School Security and Communication System

A current priority to strengthen campus safety and school communication.

Teacher Support Programs

Support for educators who play a critical role in student success.

Arts & Music Education

Support for creative programming, materials and student enrichment activities.

English Language Instruction

Helping expand educational opportunities and academic readiness.

Campus Infrastructure Improvements

Maintaining and improving facilities that serve students and families every day.