What is I SMILE FIRST?
It’s an initiative that encourages people to be the first to smile in any encounter. Smiling is easy, and it’s free — what a great way to increase happiness and civility in our communities!
Everyone can participate. All you have to do is:
- Smile at people, regardless of whether they are smiling at you
- Help people understand the benefits of smiling
To make it easier, I developed I Smile First buttons and cards that you can use to start conversations. Become a Smile Ambassador today! Reach out to Meps for more information.
I Smile First was the recipient of a Burnt Oranges Community Action Grant at AfterBurn: Restoration.

