John and Fran

Sometimes it just takes a family vision to affect an entire community. A vision shared can blossom into a reality for many. That is how it all started with SMILE. John and Fran Story

Dan Bunker

Dan Bunker led a very typical life for 18 years. Then, in one split second, his whole life changed. Dan was in a car accident and thrown from his vehicle, resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dan Bunker Story

Chuck Bates

Chuck Bates was shaving one morning when he stopped for a moment and chuckled to himself. I would just bought a new Braun electric shaver. Half price. And I started to shave and I thought, Im shaving to go to work and I am 86 years old.” Chuck Bates Story

Missy MacNeil

Missy is a 42-year-old woman, who has resided at the Alvin Street home in Santa Maria since it was opened over 20 years ago. Missy MacNeil Story