2.7.2.2 Providing Smiles and Understanding Needs (Day)
Project Description:
The purpose of Providing Smiles and Understanding Needs (PSUN) is to provide free programs and services to children with long-term illnesses, disabilities, and special needs in the Brazos Valley area. PSUN members volunteer to provide fun activities for the children and support for their families. Our main goal is to provide friendship while bringing a smile to the kids' faces.
28 members who served 30 families and 45 children
Year Founded:
Fall 1999
Membership Dues:
$40 for general members & officers
Admits Members:
Sept. and Jan.
Meeting Locations:
Rudder and MSC
________ ACTIVITIES ___________
2 themed play days
1 themed reading day
1 field trip (Santa's Wonderland)
3 Challenger Sports
Ages Supported
Children with Disabilities
1-25 years: 32
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 13
Children 1 to 12 years: 27
Adolescents 12-18 years: 14
Young Adults 18-25 years: 4
Themed Events
Fall 2024
N/A
Spring 2025
Bugs Day (Play Day)
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 10
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 5
Children 1 to 12 years: 13
Adolescents 12-18 years: 2
Young Adults 18-25 years: 0
Beach Day (Play Day)
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 11
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 5
Children 1 to 12 years: 14
Adolescents 12-18 years: 2
Young Adults 18-25 years: 0
Dr. Seuss Day (Reading Day)
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 5
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 3
Children 1 to 12 years: 7
Adolescents 12-18 years: 1
Young Adults 18-25 years: 0
Santa's Wonderland
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 28
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 9
Children 1 to 12 years: 27
Adolescents 12-18 years: 8
Young Adults 18-25 years: 2
Fall Challenger Sports
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 11
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 4
Children 1 to 12 years: 12
Adolescents 12-18 years: 3
Young Adults 18-25 years: 0
Spring Challenger Sports
Children with Disabilities Supported
1-25 years: 9
Children, adolescents, youth (without disabilities): 4
Children 1 to 12 years: 10
Adolescents 12-18 years: 3
Young Adults 18-25 years: 0
Keyword(s):
student group; family support; outreach; service
Core Function(s):
Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Child Care-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
