Forever Smiling
The Jonathan Maldonado Foundation
Featured Story  · In the News
Turning Love Into a Legacy
As featured in the Yonkers Times
Forever Smiling Foundation donated 550 backpacks and school supplies to help local children begin the school year with confidence. Read the Yonkers Times story to learn how the community came together to spread smiles.
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The Application
Start by filling out our detailed adoption form. This helps us understand your lifestyle, home environment, and what you’re looking for in a companion.
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Meet-and-Greet
Once approved, we invite you to the sanctuary. This vital step allows you to bond with your potential pet and ensure a natural connection exists.
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Homecoming
The final step is preparing for arrival. We complete the paperwork and you embark on a beautiful life together, supported by our post-adoption resources.
Meet Our Volunteers
Meet the caring volunteers who give their time, energy, and hearts to support our children and families. Their kindness helps us create meaningful programs and bring more smiles to our community.
MatthewÂ
Matthew is Jonathan’s younger brother. He lends a hand wherever support is needed. In his free time, Matthew enjoys health, fitness, cooking, and trying new recipes.
Lilianna
Lilianna is Jonathan ’s niece. She helps with shopping, packing, and distribution, and is always ready to support her grandmother whenever needed. In her free time, Lilianna enjoys dancing.
Laura
Laura helps at our snack station and distributes supplies. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.
ZainaÂ
Zaina is Jonathan’s cousin. She lends a hand during our backpack and toy drives. In her spare time, Zaina enjoys singing and cooking.
LaurenÂ
Lauren is Jonathan’s aunt. She helps with fundraising and lends a hand during our backpack drive. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys reading.
DanielÂ
Daniel is Jonathan’s cousin. He enjoys seeing the smiles on distribution days during our backpack and turkey drives. In his spare time, Daniel plays guitar and collects MMA cards.