Creating Pathways Forward for Women in Transition Powered by Hope
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About RJ Smiles, Inc
Who We Are
RJ Smiles is an education and transition support organization powered by hope.
We serve women in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area who are navigating major life transitions—such as moving from homelessness to housing, restarting after loss, or retraining later in life.
We believe that before people can take meaningful steps forward, they must first believe that forward movement is possible. Our work restores that belief through connection, encouragement, education, and access to opportunity.
501(c)3 Organization
WHAT WE DO
Our work focuses on three connected areas:
1. Engage – Restoring Hope & Connection
We create welcoming, joy-filled experiences that help women feel seen, valued, and open to possibility. This includes our signature Smile Boxes, community moments, and acts of kindness that build trust and dignity.
2. Equip – Education & Coaching for Transition
We provide education, workshops, and coaching that support job readiness, life transitions, confidence-building, and continued learning—meeting women where they are and helping them prepare for what’s next.
3. Empower – Access to Opportunity
We help remove barriers by providing books, training support, certification assistance, and practical resources that allow women to act on their goals.
Together, these efforts help women move from uncertainty to direction—and from survival to stability
Why It Matters
Women in transition often face more than practical barriers—they face loss of confidence, isolation, and uncertainty about what is possible.
RJ Smiles exists to bridge the gap between crisis and confidence by combining emotional encouragement with real, practical support. When women feel supported and hopeful, they are better equipped to take the steps needed to rebuild their lives.
ENGAGE... EQUIP... EMPOWER...
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501(c)(3) nonprofit organization