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What Simply Smiles Supporters Made Possible in Mexico This Year

Thank you for your support of the Simply Smiles Children's Village in Mexico!

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YOU made this - and more! - possible in 2020.
Thank you for your support of the Simply Smiles Children's Village in Mexico!

Like many parents and caregivers around the world, our unique, blended family at the Simply Smiles Children's Village here in Oaxaca had to adapt quickly to virtual school, shift our entire lives to staying home, and learn to work together to determine a new daily routine. Homework assignments, meal preparations, supply shopping, doctor visits, and all that is required to protect and provide for the youth in our care continued...but with a heightened sense of urgency.

As we near the holidays and see glimmers of hope in the year ahead, it's amazing what the Simply Smiles community has made possible during this remarkable time. I'm so proud of our attentive, tireless staff. And, I'm very proud of the children for their resilience and support of one another, all because they felt the safety, stability, and love of this special place that we call home.

You gave the staff and me an enormous dose of confidence to do our work. And, most importantly, you helped the children to continue to grow and thrive during this extraordinary year. Thank you!

Wishing you and your family a safe, healthy holiday,
Gaby

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