After the Wave Foundation

The After the Wave Foundation assisted in funding Smiles on Wings' permanent dental health clinic at the 35th Rajaprajanugroh (R35) School in Phang Nga, Southern Thailand by awarding a $10,000 grant. They continue to contribute to the clinic through in-kind donations and as a dedicated sponsor.

American Dental Association Foundation

In 2009, Smiles on Wings partnered with the American Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) to create a Tsunami Reconstruction Fund. The ADAF awarded Smiles a $69,000 grant to provide mobile dental services to communities in Southern Thailand that were affected by the 2004 tsunami.

Australian New Zealand Women's Group

Since 2012, The Australian New Zealand Women’s Group (ANZWG) has helped fund the Smiles on Wings Mobile Dental Project in Maesariang, Thailand. This grant has allowed Smiles to purchase much needed new equipment and supplies as well as fund our mobile dental mission for an entire year, providing comprehensive dental care for over 300 children.  When Smiles is not in town, Thai dentists from a local hospital carry out monthly mobile missions in the region using the equipment provided by our partnership with ANZWG.

Dining for Women

Dining For Women, a global giving circle that funds grassroots programs working in developing countries to fight gender inequality, awarded Smiles on Wings in 2014 with a $36,000 grant to fund the New Beginnings Scholarship Program. This grant has allowed 5 scholars to attend university and pursue their dreams of becoming educators and public health officials. Our scholars have agreed that upon graduation, they will return to their villages to provide much needed health care and leadership. Click here to read about our scholarship recipients.

Varda N. Fink, CLU, JD
​Financial Advisor 
New York Life

Eagle Strategies, LLC

In 2018, Varda N. Fink with Eagle Strategies, LLC sponsored Smiles on Wings 2018 Summer Fundraising Dinner at the Bronze ($500) sponsorship level. Their sponsorship allowed Smiles to host the fundraiser geared toward supporting a post-graduation internship for one of our scholars, Junjira, and raising funds to continue providing scholarship opportunities.

International College of Dentists, USA Section Foundation

In 2015, The International College of Dentists (ICD) awarded Smiles on Wings an $18,000 grant in support of our mission to improve the health, well-being, and long-term self-reliance of underserved Thai communities. Smiles used these funds to fully furnish our permanent dental clinic located at the R35 School and to provide community outreach and dental education.

Sandy Spring Bank

In 2018, Sandy Spring Bank sponsored Smiles on Wings 2018 Summer Fundraising Dinner at the Bronze ($500) sponsorship level. Their sponsorship allowed Smiles to host the fundraiser geared toward supporting a post-graduation internship for one of our scholars, Junjira, and raising funds to continue providing scholarship opportunities.