The SMILE of Hopatcong

The SMILE of Hopatcong The Smile for Independent Living is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
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SMILE plans to establish community homes for mentally and developmentally disabled individuals, in which the individuals are placed with their peers that are in the same range of abilities and age. At the same time, these homes will focus on independent living, as this is a feasible alternative for these individuals while their parents or caretakers increase in age and are no longer able to provid

e for their loved one. SMILE was founded in 2010 by Allan and Patricia Milford, who have a 25 year-old son with Downs. Their concern for Stephen’s care once they are gone or no longer to physically take care of him themselves was the driving force in starting this organization. They are obviously not the only ones is this predicament. Unfortunately, according to the Star Ledger, in 2011 there were over 8,000 people awaiting placement from the government’s list and just a mere 229 that were placed. Something more needs to be done to place these individuals, and that’s where SMILE can help to be a part of the solution.

Baseball games, picnics, berry picking, and outdoor games. Enjoying this beautiful weather!
07/27/2026

Baseball games, picnics, berry picking, and outdoor games. Enjoying this beautiful weather!

Me oh my! Our guys are living their best life! Movies, hibachi, basketball, game nights, and friendship 💚💙🩵
07/20/2026

Me oh my! Our guys are living their best life! Movies, hibachi, basketball, game nights, and friendship 💚💙🩵

Water wars!!
07/16/2026

Water wars!!

What an adventure!! Our residents enjoyed rafting down the Delaware followed by some ice cream!
07/16/2026

What an adventure!! Our residents enjoyed rafting down the Delaware followed by some ice cream!

07/16/2026

Proud to be apart of this beautiful group making a difference for the population we serve!

Photo Dump of our latest adventures- which include working in our garden, skyzone, local concerts, and meals with friend...
07/13/2026

Photo Dump of our latest adventures- which include working in our garden, skyzone, local concerts, and meals with friends who feel like family.

Thanks to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation for allowing us on the floating classroom! We look forward to it every year!
07/08/2026

Thanks to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation for allowing us on the floating classroom! We look forward to it every year!

Baseball games and trivia nights!
07/08/2026

Baseball games and trivia nights!

Pre-4th! Celebration! 🇺🇸 🎆
07/01/2026

Pre-4th! Celebration! 🇺🇸 🎆

Celebrated our local veterans! 🇺🇸
06/29/2026

Celebrated our local veterans! 🇺🇸

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West Orange, NJ

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