MARK AND DOROTHY SMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION

Our Focus

Investing in what truly matters to families and communities.

Everyday Stability

Helping families meet basic needs like food and housing with local support.

A warm scene of a family sharing a meal together in a cozy kitchen.
A warm scene of a family sharing a meal together in a cozy kitchen.
Education With Purpose

Supporting skill-building programs that open doors to meaningful futures.

A small group of adults engaged in a hands-on workshop, focused and learning.
A small group of adults engaged in a hands-on workshop, focused and learning.

Our Projects

Programs that build stability and hope.

A smiling family receiving fresh groceries at a local food pantry.
A smiling family receiving fresh groceries at a local food pantry.
Food Support

Helping families access nutritious meals.

A small group of adults engaged in a hands-on skills workshop.
A small group of adults engaged in a hands-on skills workshop.
Skill Building

Practical learning for real-world success.

Neighbors planting a community garden together on a sunny day.
Neighbors planting a community garden together on a sunny day.
A volunteer handing a warm blanket to an elderly person outdoors.
A volunteer handing a warm blanket to an elderly person outdoors.
Community Care

Building connections that strengthen families.

Direct Impact

Funding programs with visible results.

Gallery

Moments of impact and community connection

A smiling family receiving fresh groceries at a local food assistance event supported by the foundation
A smiling family receiving fresh groceries at a local food assistance event supported by the foundation
Children engaged in a hands-on skill-building workshop, focused on practical learning and growth
Children engaged in a hands-on skill-building workshop, focused on practical learning and growth
Volunteers and families planting a community garden together, fostering local connections and care
Volunteers and families planting a community garden together, fostering local connections and care
A close-up of a handwritten thank-you note from a family helped by the foundation’s housing support program
A close-up of a handwritten thank-you note from a family helped by the foundation’s housing support program
Mark and Dorothy Smith’s portrait displayed at a community event honoring their legacy of generosity
Mark and Dorothy Smith’s portrait displayed at a community event honoring their legacy of generosity