Testimonials

Ayona first connected with us in September 2025 when she expressed interest in joining the Pillar community. Through our new Community Membership Program brought to you by Canada Life, we were able to offer Kindness and Smile Zone a complimentary Pillar membership. This program provides free membership to grassroots organizations and nonprofits with operating budgets under $100,000, helping remove financial barriers to connection and support. In 2025 alone, we welcomed 119 organizations through this initiative — and we were thrilled that Kindness and Smile Zone was one of them.

We were immediately impressed by the care and creativity behind Ayona’s work. Welcoming Kindness and Smile Zone into the network and getting to know Ayona has been truly inspiring as we begin building a meaningful relationship with her and her organization. Her work is a powerful example of community-led action that connects care with creativity in tangible and heartfelt ways.

At Pillar, we are committed to strengthening people and organizations across the nonprofit sector and supporting initiatives that build a more connected and equitable community. Kindness and Smile Zone reflects that spirit beautifully, and we are proud to have Ayona and her organization as part of our growing community."

Pillar Nonprofit Network

The Kindness and Smile Zone left such the sweetest and the warmest impression on me! Working with the organizers was incredibly smooth, and I felt comfortable and welcomed throughout the entire experience.  

During the session, I was genuinely inspired by how curious and interactive everyone was, it truly sparked my interest in engaging more with the younger generation. Their interest in asking about public health policies, hygiene products, and applicable facts, meant so much to me. 

 I sincerely wish you and all the attendees the very best in your lives. Stay safe and keep shining! 

Sulaf Daraghmeh, 3’MD student at AAU (Webinar speaker)

My time with the kindness and smile Zone has been amazing. I'm so glad I got to be apart of a growing impact.

Sifa Siraj - Outreach & Partnership Executive (Current volunteer)

Being part of The Kindness and Smile Zone has been a really meaningful experience for me. It inspires me daily to see the world for itself. I also see how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day and remind them that they’re not alone. I’m really grateful to be part of a team.

Shiwali Gupta - Social Media Executive (Current volunteer)

My involvement with The Kindness and Smile Zone has been one of the most fulfilling and purpose-driven experiences of my life. From assembling care cards for hospitalized children to serving as an Outreach & Partnerships Volunteer, this remarkable organization has empowered me to become a genuine catalyst for change! What makes The Kindness and Smile Zone truly extraordinary is its ability to find profound meaning in even the smallest of gestures. Through my continued service, my commitment to servant leadership and intentional community outreach has only deepened. I have come to understand that compassion, when put into action, carries an impact far greater than words can express. As I look ahead, my greatest hope is that my involvement will inspire others to step forward and be the change their communities need

Payton Ford, Current volunteer

Although I was a volunteer at The Kindness and Smile Zone for only two months, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a wonderful team. Creating activity packs for children and seeing their responses was incredibly fulfilling; I loved that I could help brighten their day. It was a deeply rewarding experience, and I sincerely hope to be a part of this inspiring initiative again in the future!

Janani, Past volunteer