EVENTS

At SMA Healthcare Foundation, our events are more than just gatherings, they’re celebrations of community, compassion, and impact. Whether you’re showing up to support a cause, connect with others, or simply have fun, your presence helps fuel life-changing programs. From themed galas to fundraisers, there’s always something meaningful happening.

Where Every Event Makes a Difference — Join Us

Our events bring people together to celebrate hope, raise awareness, and support life-changing mental health and substance use disorder programs. From symposiums to fundraising galas, there’s always a way to get involved and make a difference.

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our Programs

Jay’s Hope Fund

Jay’s Hope Fund supports critical mental health education and awareness initiatives in our community. The fund makes the mental health campaign possible providing resources, real stories, and tools to foster understanding, encourage conversation.

Jay’s Hope Fund also supports the “Who is Jay?” annual Mental Health Symposium that focuses on mental health and suicide prevention. Held in memory of Jay Ashby, it brings together speakers, advocates, and community members to reduce stigma, share resources, and promote hope and healing.

Kelly Scholarship Fund

The Larry and Joan Kelly Scholarship Fund is used to provide scholarships annually across the SMA service area to students who are starting or furthering their careers in healthcare.

Mr. Kelly was instrumental in helping with the initial discussions between the Foundation and Michelle and Vince Carter for the capital campaign that built the Vince Carter Sanctuary, which now houses WARM. Mrs. Kelly was a long-time volunteer with the WARM program, where she loved the children and shared with clients many stories of her career as a nurse.

James Foster Heritage Society

The James Foster Heritage Society was established in honor of our founder, James Foster, and his contributions to the Foundation.

The society recognizes individuals who have notified the foundation they have included SMA Healthcare in their will or estate plan.

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There are many ways to make an impact, and every single one matters. Whether you’re donating monthly, honoring a loved one, or sponsoring an event, your generosity fuels real change.