top of page
All Posts
The Power of Giving Back to Our Community
Giving back isn’t just about writing a check or showing up for an event — it’s about showing up for the people around us. In a world that often feels fast-paced and disconnected, taking the time to support our neighbors can make a real and lasting difference. At the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable Foundation, we see every day how small acts of generosity can transform lives. When local businesses, families, and individuals come together to give back, they help crea
Jul 182 min read
Our First Charity Golf Tournament Is Almost Here!
Mark your calendars — the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charity Golf Tournament is coming up on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Sunland Village East Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona! This will be our very first annual golf tournament, and we are so excited to bring the community together for a day of fun, friendly competition, and meaningful giving. The event features an 18-hole shotgun start beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by lunch, an awards ceremony, a 50/50 raffle, and exciting
Jul 171 min read
Make a Difference: Volunteer with Love and Luck • Love and Smiles
Volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways to give back to your community — and at the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable Foundation, every helping hand creates real change. We work hard to create special childhood memories for struggling families and underprivileged children in the East Valley. From birthday celebration kits and family outings to care packages and holiday events, our programs bring joy, hope, and a sense of belonging to kids who need it most. Bu
Jul 162 min read
Our First Annual Charity Golf Tournament – August 15, 2026
We are excited to announce our very first Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Sunland Village East Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona! This 18-hole shotgun start event will bring together golfers, local businesses, and community members for a day of friendly competition, great food, and meaningful giving. The tournament will feature lunch, an awards ceremony, a 50/50 raffle, and exciting prize raffles — all while raising funds to support the Love and Luck • Love
Jul 151 min read
The Power of Creating Childhood Memories
Every child deserves to feel special. They deserve to wake up on their birthday knowing the day is about them. They deserve to laugh with their family, feel excited about a small gift, and create memories that will stay with them long after childhood is over. For many families in our community, these simple experiences are not always possible. When parents are struggling to make ends meet, celebrating a child’s birthday or planning a family outing can feel out of reach. Over
Jul 131 min read
Thank You, Arizona Sunrays, for Making a Child’s Birthday Special
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Arizona Sunrays for their generous donation of a birthday package to the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable Foundation. Thanks to their kindness, one lucky child will now have the opportunity to celebrate their birthday with joy, excitement, and the special memories that every child deserves. For many families we serve, these simple yet meaningful celebrations can be difficult to provide. Your thoughtful donation will help
Jul 121 min read
The Little Moments That Matter Most
When we think about childhood, it’s often the big milestones that come to mind — first steps, first day of school, or graduations. But for many children, it’s the small, everyday moments that leave the deepest impression. A birthday cake with their name written on it. A surprise outing with their family. The excitement of receiving a thoughtful gift or care package. These little life experiences may seem simple, but they carry powerful meaning. For struggling families and und
Jul 111 min read
The Power of Little Life Experiences
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the small moments. But for a child, these little experiences often become the memories they carry for a lifetime. A birthday cake with their name on it. A day at the park with their family. The excitement of opening a small, thoughtful gift. These may seem like simple things, but for many struggling families and underprivileged children, these moments are rare or nonexistent. At the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable
Jul 101 min read
Finding Hope in Hardship: The Power of Helping Others
Life can be incredibly difficult. For many families in our community, hardship is not just a season — it’s a daily reality. Financial struggles, unexpected challenges, and the weight of providing for children can leave families feeling overwhelmed and alone. When families are facing hardship, even small moments of joy can feel out of reach. Simple things like celebrating a child’s birthday, enjoying a family outing, or receiving a thoughtful care package can make a world of d
Jul 81 min read
Join Us for Our First Charity Golf Tournament
We are excited to announce our very first Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Sunland Village East Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona! This 18-hole shotgun start event will bring together golfers, local businesses, and community members for a day of fun, friendly competition, lunch, awards, and raffles — all while raising funds to support a meaningful cause. Every dollar raised will go directly to the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable Foundation’s progra
Jul 71 min read
The Reality Behind the Smiles: Children in Need in Mesa
Behind every child is a story — and in Mesa, too many of those stories are shaped by hardship. While our community is known for its warmth and growth, thousands of local children face challenges that affect their daily lives and future opportunities. Here are some eye-opening statistics: 1 in 5 children in Mesa live below the poverty line, making it difficult for families to afford even basic needs like food, clothing, and stable housing. Over 30% of children in Maricopa Coun
Jul 61 min read
Why Volunteering Matters
At Love and Luck • Love and Smiles, we believe that small acts of kindness can create big changes in a child’s life. Volunteering is one of the most meaningful ways to support struggling families and underprivileged children in our community. Whether you help at one of our events, assist with setting up birthday celebrations, or lend a hand at our upcoming Charity Golf Tournament on August 15, 2026, your time and energy make a real difference. Volunteers help us create joyful
Jul 51 min read
Celebrating Freedom, Family, and Joy This 4th of July
As we celebrate Independence Day, we’re reminded of the freedoms we enjoy and the importance of coming together as families and communities. For many, the 4th of July means fireworks, barbecues, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. But for struggling families and underprivileged children, these joyful moments aren’t always possible. At Love and Luck • Love and Smiles, we believe every child deserves to experience the happiness and togetherness that holidays like the
Jul 41 min read
Community Support Makes All the Difference
At Love and Luck • Love and Smiles, we believe that strong communities are built through small acts of kindness. Every time a local business, family, or individual chooses to support our mission, they’re not just donating — they’re helping create lasting childhood memories for families who need them most. Whether it’s through sponsoring a hole at our upcoming Charity Golf Tournament, donating raffle prizes, or contributing to our birthday celebration kits, each act of generos
Jul 31 min read
The Power of a Single Happy Memory
Every child deserves at least one magical childhood memory — a birthday cake with their name on it, a day at the park with their family, or the excitement of opening a small surprise gift. For many struggling families in our community, these simple moments are out of reach. That’s why Love and Luck • Love and Smiles exists. We believe that small acts of kindness can create lasting joy. A birthday celebration kit, a family picnic, or a care package filled with thoughtful items
Jul 11 min read


How Donating to Charity Feeds the Soul
In a world that often feels busy and overwhelming, there’s something deeply powerful about giving. When you donate to a cause like Love and Luck • Love and Smiles, you’re not just helping struggling families and underprivileged children — you’re feeding your own soul. Every donation creates a ripple effect. It funds birthday celebrations that make a child feel truly special, family outings that strengthen bonds, and care packages that remind someone they are not alone. These
Jun 301 min read
Why We Golf for Good
On August 15, 2026, we’re hosting our first Charity Golf Tournament at Sunland Village East Golf Club — and we couldn’t be more excited! Golfing for charity is about more than just a round of golf. It’s about bringing our community together to support something meaningful. Every swing, every sponsorship, and every donation helps us create special childhood memories for struggling families and underprivileged children in the East Valley. Through birthday celebrations, family o
Jun 301 min read
Children in Mesa Deserve Happy Memories Too
In Mesa and the surrounding East Valley, many children wake up every day facing challenges most of us can’t imagine. Single parents working multiple jobs, families struggling to make ends meet, and kids who quietly go without the simple joys that should define childhood. At Love and Luck • Love and Smiles, we believe every child deserves birthday parties, family outings, holiday celebrations, and small surprises that create lasting positive memories. These aren’t luxuries — t
Jun 291 min read


Why Childhood Memories Matter – Our Story and Mission
At the Love and Luck • Love and Smiles Charitable Foundation, we believe that childhood memories shape who we become. The laughter shared during a birthday party, the joy of a family picnic, or the excitement of opening a surprise care package — these small moments create a foundation of hope and happiness that lasts a lifetime. That’s why we exist. We help struggling families and underprivileged children in Arizona experience the special, joyful moments that every childhood
Jun 281 min read
bottom of page