Our mission at BIG SMILES FOUNDATION is not about fixing people, but to create an
environment that promotes independence without stress, fear, or anxiety as each
individual finds work, go to school, or begin a career.
Our focus is to help veterans and lifer parolees.
We focus on prevention and recovery, and both are achieved when people take necessary actions to pursue the goals each individual has set.
Since we are not a treatment facility our housing is for those that are capable of living on their own but lack the structure and tools to go at it alone.
The mantra for the house is Psalms 133:1
"Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."
Marcus Jr. has an A.A. Degree in Business Management, and has completed Self-Help groups such as Anger Management, Victim Impact and Awareness, Substance Abuse (over 22 years sober), and Security Guard Certification.
Mrs. Mary which she is known as by the many close friends in her circle and church family, works tirelessly to promote education, and self worth to the youth
and those that are struggling with personal and spiritual issues.
Marisha is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Marisha went on to complete a master’s degree in Education.
