Club SMILE Mass
A Community Within a Community
Smile Mass is building a state-of-the-art facility in MetroWest to service kids and adults with disability through education, recreation, and vacation experiences.
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How We Got Started
Lotte and Nicholas’ Story
As a young mother of a child with severe disabilities, I quickly learned that the world was not set up for someone like my son, Nicholas. Access and inclusion to the world outside of our home was often problematic.
Therefore, fifteen years ago, SMILE Mass was founded out of a simple need: inclusion in everyday spaces throughout our communities. Our first project, often referred to as Swinging into Action, was a first-of-its-kind universally designed playground in MetroWest. With the playground’s success, we turned our focus to our beautiful beaches and are proud to say that we have since donated over 180 beach wheelchairs throughout New England.
Soon after, we acquired an adaptive beach house in Truro allowing families to enjoy a beach vacation just like you and me.
In the early stages of Covid, we piloted a program called Club SMILE Mass, where we offered direct services to clients with severe disabilities. Today, Club SMILE Mass is the fastest-growing program we have ever created. The first month, we had seven clients, the second twenty-one clients and the rest is history.
With the growing need for services, it is important for SMILE Mass to host our program in our own space, and therefore, we are building a state-of-the-art activity center that will allow us to service thousands of kids and adults with disabilities to participate in an environment of inclusion, accessibility, and learning.
Welcome to Club Smile Mass ~ A Community within a Community.
Best Regards,
Lotte Diomede
Co-Founder & President of SMILE Mass
Why Give
Over 1.2 million children and adults in Massachusetts have a disability. Programming for those with multiple disabilities is hard to find, and over 10,000 families are without appropriate services. Through your generosity and many others, we will be able to provide the following services and recreational opportunities to able-bodied individuals, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Explore the impact that this campaign will have, and learn how to donate below.
Indoor Recreation
Indoor space where we will offer socially distant recreation classes including fitness training, art, music, story time, nutrition, and more.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor space which will include a fully adaptive tree house, outdoor trails for running, biking or cross-country skiing, creation of the driveway and parking lot.
Community Growth
Foster a better understanding of the disabled world to typically healthy individuals, removing negative stereotypes and, sparking new friendships.
Accessible Equipment
SMILE Mass will be able to run its equipment loaner program on-site, eliminating the hassle of transporting and storing large equipment.
Phases of Our Future Community
2023 - 2024
In Phase 1 (2023-2024), we’re transforming 30 acres on the Framingham/Sudbury line into a thriving community hub. This includes designing trails, creating a driveway and parking lot, and renovating our clubhouse with a gym, music room, art space, and more.
2025
In Phase 2 (2025), our community hub continues to evolve with exciting additions. We’re installing a heated pool for therapeutic swim classes, expanding trails around the property and pond, and constructing a Universal Design treehouse, sanctuary, pavilion, and benches.
2028
In Phase 3 (2028), our community hub reaches new heights with the construction of an 8,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art clubhouse. We’re also extending the trail system, ensuring that our space continues to grow and offer even more opportunities for connection and enjoyment.
Help Us Reach Our Goal of $7M
Total To Complete Phase 1: $1M
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