Who are we?
The S.M.I.L.E. Initiative (single mom international leadership empowerment) empowers single moms to leadership in their family, their community, nationwide and internationally through education and mentoring provided by successful single moms and other professionals.
S.M.I.L.E. is a project of the Women's Peace Campaign
Women's Peace Campaign is a DBA for International Empowerment Education Foundation. vote for us on Chase's facebook fan page.
What is the Women's Peace Campaign?
Studies show that women who are empowered will empower their families and their community. "Each one, teach one" has been our technique. The programs of the Foundation reflect our motto, "Whole Person, Wholesome World" and the implementation of this technique.
The Women's Peace Campaign helps women find peace within and share it with others.
Join us in:
Volunteers stuffing gift bags
Multiple volunteer groups come together to support the stuffing of the gift bags!
Volunteers get great results
You can help too!
Our 2007 Goal of 200 bags was exceeded thanks to our supporters.
Raise Money as you Raise the Spirits of Single Moms
Donate Now for our Mother's Day Gift Bags!
(the faces of the moms and their children are intentionally blurred to maintain the security of the shelters).
Please help! Donate 4 gift bags ($25 each) and ask two of your friends, colleagues, co-workers, relatives, associations, women's groups, church groups, synagogue members, bridge club, poker buddies, golf buddies and more, to do the same.
Personal asking builds momentum! 2008 We our target was 300 moms, we gave to 600! Our 2009 goal is 1000 gift bags. Believe us, there are more women for us to help than we can currently serve. Please assist us in meeting our goal!
Volunteer opportunities:
Look at our 2009 events below for upcoming activities.
Financial Donations can be made through payal or check made out to Women's Peace Campaign can be sent to P.O. Box 339 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
2009 Events
Mark Your Calendars!
Dec 8th 9 am to 4pm ------- Goal Setting, Self-Esteem and Financial Literacy Workshop for His Sheltering Arms - see our video below for last year's event!
Volunteers Needed
Let us know which activity you are available for:
- Board nominations or click here for form that is fillable online.
- Community speaker's bureau (to raise money and awareness) or click here for form that is fillable online.
- greeters/registration table
- goody bag stuffers
- ticket sellers
- phone callers
- invitations/anouncements committee
- planning committee
- nominations committee
- awards committee
- public relations committee
- donations committee
Mother-Daughter Tea
Shine From Within Awards
Donate Now
Personal asking builds momentum! Donate 4 gift bags ($25 each) and ask two of your friends, colleagues, co-workers, relatives, associations, women's groups, church groups, synagogue members, bridge club, poker buddies, golf buddies and more, to do the same.
Please assist us in meeting our goal! The need is growing daily.
View gift bags and more pictures here!
Self-Esteem and Financial Literacy Workshop
December 2008
His Sheltering Arms and the Women's Peace Campaign collaborated in presenting a full-day workshop to 30 participants and staff.Latrice Nichols, branch manager for Wells Fargo Redondo Beach shares financial literacy basics with S.M.I.L.E. initiative participants
Video of our Workshops for Single Moms
Successful Single moms help single moms transition from crisis
Dr. Neen thanks the successful single moms who presented self-esteem and financial literacy (courtesy of Latrice Nichols from Wells Fargo Bank) to 30 participants at His Sheltering Arms on behalf of the S.M.I.L.E. initiative.
