Hearts and Smiles

HEARTS AND SMILES

Animal Assisted Happiness's joyful annual fundraiser, held at the AAH Smile Farm in Sunnyvale. This mission-driven, family-friendly celebration invites the community to experience the joy only animals can bring while supporting programs that bring comfort, confidence, and connection to youth facing developmental, emotional, physical, and life-limiting challenges.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT HEARTS AND SMILES

An afternoon of smiles, sunshine, and barnyard joy, featuring:

• Barnyard Buddies animal interactions led by AAH volunteers
• Furtastic Foto Booth Snap a memory with a fuzzy friend
• Scavenger Hunt A kid-friendly quest with fun prizes
• Two-step and Twirl with Adam the Dancing Cowboy
• Tasty Treats Dosa, Tacos, boba, and more under the eucalyptus trees
• Arts and Crafts Zone Painting, coloring, and creative fun
• Games and Giggles Ring toss, giant bubbles, and classic games
• Silent Auction Showcase Bid on unique baskets from your phone

Fund-a-Pen. Grow Smiles.

Our Barnyard Buddies bring joy and calm to youth with needs-and they need you! Sponsor a pen to support feed, care, and vet costs.

Your gift keeps smiles growing-for the animals and the kids they support.

Goat a Little Further!

You've goat what it takes. Create your Hearts and Smiles fundraising page, share your story, and help us spread more joy to youth with needs.

Put Your Brand at the Heart of the Smiles

Sponsoring Hearts and Smiles provides meaningful visibility, employee engagement opportunities, and authentic alignment with emotional wellness, youth empowerment, and community inclusion. Your support funds programs that help youth with developmental, emotional, physical, socio-economic, and life-limiting challenges build confidence and connection through the simple joy of barnyard animal interactions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorships include event tickets and recognition on event materials and the AAH website. Sponsors at $5,000+ enjoy enhanced visibility and unique branding opportunities to align their company with the joy, inclusion, and meaningful community impact of AAH. In-kind sponsorships that help offset event costs are also welcome.

Help Us Create Smiles - Donate to the Hearts and Smiles Auction!

We're hosting a silent auction at Hearts and Smiles filled with community spirit, local love, and creative surprises. We're seeking unique, high-impact, bargain-hunter-busting items valued at $100+.

• Behind-the-scenes tours
• Curated experiences with local eateries
• Hand-crafted items
• Custom classes or "day in the life" adventures
• Event tickets, gift bundles, or wellness offerings
• Youth holiday camps or respite care