A student-founded nonprofit

Every kid deserves
a reason to smile.

The Tooth Fairy Project is bringing smiles, confidence, and care to kids who need it most. Through free smile kits, oral health education, and orthodontic resources, we are working to make dental care feel more accessible. Created by a high school student who believes every child deserves the chance to smile brightly.

5Core Programs
Year OneCurrently Building
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About us

One idea.
A real promise.

Our Story

The Tooth Fairy Project started with a simple observation: kids in our own community were missing school because of untreated dental pain — something entirely preventable. What began as a volunteering idea for a class project turned into an ongoing effort to close that gap.

Why We Started

Dental care is often left out of conversations about children's health, even though tooth pain is one of the most common reasons kids miss school. We started this project to make basic oral health support — kits, education, and referrals — accessible to families who face cost or access barriers.

Mission & Vision

Mission: To provide free dental hygiene resources, education, and support to underserved children and families. Vision: A community where a healthy smile is never out of reach, regardless of income or insurance.

Meet the Founder

Founder & Director

"I started The Tooth Fairy Project because I saw classmates hiding their smiles over things that were completely fixable. This isn't a finished organization — it's a work in progress that I'm building one drive, one kit, and one partnership at a time."

Future Goals

We're working toward official nonprofit status, partnerships with local dental offices, and a scholarship fund for students pursuing dental careers. Long term, we want chapters at other high schools running their own Smile Kit drives.

Programs

Five ways we show up for smiles.

Every program is designed to remove a specific barrier — cost, access, or knowledge — standing between a kid and good oral health.

Smile Kits

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and a simple care guide, assembled and distributed to kids through schools and community partners.

Direct Aid

Adopt a Smile

Sponsors commit to covering a child's ongoing hygiene supplies and checkups for a full year, creating consistent, personal support.

Sponsorship

Orthodontic Assistance

We connect families with reduced-cost orthodontic care through partner offices and help navigate payment plans and referrals.

Referral Network

Oral Health Education

Short, age-appropriate workshops at elementary schools covering brushing, flossing, sugar, and when to see a dentist.

Workshops

Community Outreach

Pop-up drives at food pantries, community centers, and local events where we hand out kits and answer questions on the spot.

On the Ground
Get involved

Five ways to help — pick what fits.

We're a small, volunteer-run team, so every contribution moves things forward directly.

Time

Volunteer

Help assemble Smile Kits, staff outreach events, or support workshops.

Supplies

Donate Supplies

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and travel-size hygiene items are always needed.

Money

Fundraise

Run a bake sale, birthday fundraiser, or class drive to fund kits and sponsorships.

Network

Become a Partner

Dental offices and local businesses can partner with us on referrals or in-kind support.

Your School

Start a School Drive

Bring a Smile Kit drive or education workshop to your own school or club.

Our goals

What we're building toward in Year One.

We're just getting started — these are the targets we're working toward, updated as we go.

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Contact

Let's talk smiles.

Whether you want to volunteer, donate supplies, or bring a drive to your school — send a note and we'll follow up.

Reach us directly

  • hello@toothfairyproject.org
  • @the.toothfairyproject
  • Volunteer inquiries welcome anytime

Frequently asked

Kits are distributed through partner schools and community organizations to kids who may not otherwise have easy access to hygiene supplies.

Use the contact form to reach us, and choose whether you'd like to give supplies, funds, or sponsor a child through Adopt a Smile.

Yes — parents, community members, and local professionals are all welcome to help with events and drives.

We're currently working toward official nonprofit status. Reach out on the contact form for the most current information on giving.

Absolutely — we're always looking for partner offices for referrals, reduced-cost care, and in-kind supply donations.