Simply Smiles, a Connecticut-based charity organization, will host its annual "Keep Hope Alive" fundraising event on Friday, March 23, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.simplysmiles.org.simplysmiles.org.

The fundraiser will begin at 7 pm with a cocktail hour with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

At 8, Simply Smiles Founder Bryan Nurnberger will briefly outline some of the organization's current initiatives at its project locations on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota and in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Guests will have the opportunity to donate any amount to support Simply Smiles projects, such as summer camp for the Lakota youth on the Cheyenne River Reservation and the Simply Smiles Home for Children in Oaxaca, Mexico.

There is no cost to attend, and the event is open to all. Simply Smiles requests that guests RSVP for Keep Hope Alive at

Simply Smiles is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing bright futures for impoverished children. Starting with a strong foundation of personal relationships, Simply Smiles works side-by-side with the communities they serve to develop a comprehensive approach to breaking the cycle of poverty.

The organization provides children and families with all of the essential building blocks for a bright future - everything from food and shelter to medical care and scholarships.

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