Momentum, Inc. gives the gift of a smile to a child. Through a donation drive held by employees, Momentum collected various items for the organization Caitlin’s Smiles, for their “Bags of Smiles” gift bag program.

Caitlin’s Smiles is an organization that provides children in hospitals with gift bags containing arts and crafts known as “Bags of Smiles” to give kids an outlet for creativity. The organization was founded in Caitlin Hornung’s memory, who enjoyed creating art as a way to remain positive during treatments and hospital visits. Momentum donated $1,350 in cash and item donations including, coloring books, play-doh, beads, activity books, bags and cash. Several Momentum employees donated their time by using their Volunteer PTO Day given to each employee. The individuals volunteering helped assemble “Bags of Smiles” by creating pennant making kits, verifying kits had correct contents, drawing on journals, and creating masks for kids to decorate for Halloween.

Each bag contains two art kits that consist of modeling clay, coloring/drawing materials, a small toy and a homemade card. The bags are given to children facing chronic or life-threatening illnesses and are distributed by age range so the children can fully enjoy the contents of their bags. In addition, the organization donates gas and food gift cards through their family support kits.  Caitlin’s Smiles delivers their “Bags of Smiles” to hospitals all throughout the Eastern United States. Donations for the contents/items of the gift bags are always welcome.