SMASH Cares

We show up for
our community.

Talent is what we do for a living. Showing up for the people around us is what we do because it matters. Since 2022, that has meant a real, year-round partnership with Aldeas Infantiles SOS Costa Rica.

Our commitment

SMASH &
Aldeas Infantiles
SOS Costa Rica

Aldeas Infantiles SOS cares for children from newborns to age 17 who cannot live with their own families. Our work centers on the village in Tres Ríos, where we have been a partner since 2022.

The goal is simple: bring some joy and steady support to these kids and the caregivers who raise them. Over the years it has also become one of the most meaningful things our team does together.

What we actually do

Not a logo on a website. A calendar we keep.

The Christmas party

Every year we host a full celebration: decorations, cupcake and cookie decorating, jewelry making, a photobooth, a clown, and an inflatable castle. Our employees, their families, and community volunteers run it together.

Birthdays, every quarter

Four times a year we celebrate the kids with cake and gifts, so no birthday passes unmarked.

Ice cream on Christmas Day

On December 25th, SMASH volunteers serve ice cream at the village. A small thing, on the day it matters.

Gifts, collected and wrapped

Our team coordinates gift collection and wrapping ahead of the holidays, and works with the village leadership to support the caregivers behind the scenes.

From the village

SMASH volunteer team during a SMASH Cares visit
SMASH co-founder Kelly Phillipps talking with kids during a SMASH Cares visit
Kids and SMASH volunteers around the activity tables during a SMASH Cares visit

In their words

From the village that knows us best.

“SMASH’s support at Aldeas Infantiles SOS Tres Ríos has meant far more than assistance, it has been a continuous embrace of our children. Through meaningful celebrations such as Christmas, birthdays, and Children’s Day, their team has created moments filled with joy, hope, and a deep sense of belonging. Each activity reflects a genuine sensitivity to the needs of our boys and girls, demonstrating that when a company commits from the heart, the impact is felt throughout the entire community. SMASH inspires us by reminding us that true solidarity can transform lives, strengthen bonds, and leave lasting marks on the hearts of our children.”
Sergio Martinez, Director of Aldeas Infantiles SOS Tres RiosSergio MartínezDirector, Aldeas Infantiles SOS Tres Ríos

Get involved

Want to be part of it?

Whether you are joining the team or working with us, this is part of who SMASH is. Ask us about it.