# Smile Welfare Canada

> Smile Welfare Canada is a registered Canadian charity (CRA Charitable Registration No. 77513 6229 RR0001, designated a Charitable Organization, registered effective January 1, 2026) that relieves poverty by providing food, clothing and winter essentials, shelter support, furniture and household essentials, and emergency relief to individuals and families in need across Canada. It is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and was founded by young professionals from diverse backgrounds.

## Key facts
- Legal name: Smile Welfare Canada
- Charitable registration number (Canada Revenue Agency): 77513 6229 RR0001
- Charitable purpose: relief of poverty
- Incorporated: May 2024 under Ontario's Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010
- Address: Unit 5, 2285 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON L5L 3S3, Canada
- General email: info@smilewelfare.com
- Donations and tax receipts: donate@smilewelfare.com
- Website: https://smilewelfare.com/
- Official donation receipts are issued for eligible gifts.

## Programs
- [Food Assistance](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html#food): Grocery hampers and fresh food for households that cannot afford enough to eat.
- [Clothing and Winter Essentials](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html#clothing): Warm coats, boots and clothing so no one faces a Canadian winter unprepared.
- [Shelter and Housing Support](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html#shelter): Essentials and practical support for people in or leaving homelessness.
- [Furniture and Household Essentials](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html#household): Beds, tables, kitchen items and appliances to turn an empty unit into a home.
- [Emergency Relief](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html#emergency): Fast help with basic necessities when people in poverty face a sudden crisis.

## Pages
- [About Us](https://smilewelfare.com/about.html): story, mission, vision, values and governance
- [Our Programs](https://smilewelfare.com/programs.html): what each program provides and who it serves
- [Get Help](https://smilewelfare.com/get-help.html): eligibility and confidential help request form
- [Donate](https://smilewelfare.com/donate.html): monthly and one-time giving, e-Transfer, cheque and tax receipts
- [Get Involved](https://smilewelfare.com/get-involved.html): volunteering, corporate partnerships, fundraising and donating goods
- [Transparency](https://smilewelfare.com/transparency.html): CRA registration details, financial reporting and policies
- [Contact](https://smilewelfare.com/contact.html): office address and contact form