Our Program Partners
More Than A Smile Foundation does not work alone. Everything we do is made possible through a network of organizations, businesses, schools, and faith communities that share our belief in the power of community. These are the partners who make the work real.
20
Community & funding partners
3+
Years of collaboration
4
Partner categories
20,000+
Community engagements since 2023
Why Partnership Matters
No mission is accomplished alone
From our earliest days, we have known that the challenges facing immigrant and refugee communities in Louisville are too large for any single organization to address. Isolation, economic hardship, language barriers, mental health needs, educational gaps, these are systemic issues that require systemic responses.
Our partners bring resources, expertise, networks, and trust that we could not build on our own. In return, we bring deep community relationships, cultural knowledge, and a track record of reaching people that traditional institutions often miss.
Together, we go further. If your organization is interested in becoming a program partner, we would love to hear from you.
Partnering with More Than A Smile has connected us to families we never would have reached on our own. They are the bridge our community needed.
— Partner organization representative
Partners, Donors & Grantors
We honor the organizations and individuals whose generosity and collaboration make our mission possible both past and present.
MMetro United Way
FFoundation for a Healthy Kentucky
CCommunity Foundation of Louisville
FFord Philanthropy
DDelta Dental
LLithia 4 Kids
YYMCA
GGood Sports
SSomali Bantu Community in Kentucky
MMustaqbal Inc.
LLouisville Coalition for Immigrant Support
LLouisville Development Club
CChange Today Change Tomorrow
OOffice of Violence Prevention
CConnected Nation
HHello Neighbor
TTalent Management Training
WWatson Institute
FFace It
SSomali Advocacy for Justice and Equality Movement
Want your organization recognized here? Reach out to partner with us.
Join the Network
Become a program partner
We welcome organizations, businesses, and institutions that share our commitment to immigrant, refugee, and underserved youth and families in Louisville. Partners may contribute funding, space, volunteers, expertise, referrals, or a shared commitment to community-led work. Together, we can identify a practical role that fits your capacity and community relationships.
Nonprofit & Civic Partners
Co-deliver programs, share referrals, and collaborate on community initiatives.
Corporate Sponsors
Fund programs, provide in-kind support, and engage your employees in meaningful volunteer work.
Faith Communities
Open your doors, offer space, and extend your community's welcome to our neighbors.
Schools & Universities
Place students, share research, and build academic pipelines into our community.
Let's build something together
Reach out to our partnerships team to start a conversation about how your organization can join the More Than A Smile network.