FAQs : About Us : Color A Smile

Where are the Seasonal Theme pages?

To better serve our clients, we have eliminated the Seasonal Themed coloring pages. The issue with the Seasonal Themes, was their limited ‘Shelf Life’. The nursing homes and Meals On Wheels programs had a short window of time to give out these drawings. Our clients have asked us to only send the Nonseasonal pages so they can distribute and display them over a longer period of time. We are in the process of creating even more pages for everyone’s enjoyment. See Coloring Pages for our selection.
What is Color A Smile?

Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to nursing homes, hospitals, meals on wheels programs, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Every month we mail thousands of new drawings to the recipients on our mailing list. Since 1990, Color A Smile has given out millions of cheerful drawings. That’s a lot of smiles! See Our Story for more information.
How did Color A Smile get started?

Color A Smile was started by Jerry and Susanne Harris. While visiting a friend’s house they noticed the colorful drawings on the refrigerator. They realized how simple and yet uplifting a child’s cheerful drawings could be. Color A Smile began in Morristown, NJ with a few local teachers getting their students to color for people in a local nursing home. Color a Smile currently receives cheerful drawings from all across the country. We distribute tens of thousands of drawings every month to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. See Our Story for more information.
How do I volunteer to color for Color A Smile?

See Volunteer to Color.
How can I make a donation to Color A Smile?

Mail cash/check to:

US Mail:
Color A Smile
PO Box 1516
Morristown NJ
07962-1516

FedEx or UPS:
Color A Smile
164 Ridgedale Ave Unit 7
Morristown NJ 07960

Click here to donate now.
How can I get credit for my volunteer hours?

See Validating Hours.
Are there age limits on how young or old you can be to color drawings?

Everyone is welcome to participate in our program. We receive cheerful drawings from people of all ages and abilities.
How can my business participate? (CSR Corporate Social Responsibility)

CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility is a growing part of most company's culture. Color A Smile is a simple and fun activity that is adaptable to any size organization. From a one-time 15 minute project to an ongoing part of your corporate identity. Coloring our pages is physically relaxing, mentally calming, and all for a great cause. All you need are crayons/markers and coloring pages from our website. There is no set fee to participate. However donations are always needed to help our program grow. See Adults - Instructions for more information.
Can I send in coloring pages that are not from the Color A Smile website?

Color A Smile only accepts and distributes the coloring pages that can be found on our website. See Coloring Pages for our selection.
Can I use Colored Pencils for my drawings?

Please use crayons or markers because they are more vibrant and produce more colorful drawings.
Can I send in my completed adult coloring books?

Color A Smile only accepts and distributes the coloring pages that can be found on our website.
What is the best way to send the drawings to Color A Smile?

Please mail the drawings the cheapest way possible. Do not waste money on Priority or Express Mail.

US Postage Rates
1 - 5 drawings fit in a letter size envelope and still only cost the 1 ounce rate.
6 - 25 drawings fit in a 6 X 9 envelope and travel at the ‘Letter Rate.’
25 + drawings fit in larger envelopes or boxes. (Please rubber band the drawings to keep them safe.)

If you take a package to the Post Office, always ask to send it, “The Cheapest way possible.”

U.S. Mail address:
Color A Smile
PO Box 1516
Morristown, NJ
07962-1516

FedEx or UPS address:
Color A Smile
164 Ridgedale Ave Unit 7
Morristown, NJ 07960
It is ok to fold the drawings?

Yes, please fold all the drawings together. Do not fold individually.
How do I sign-up someone to receive cheerful drawings every month?

You can send a subscription of cheerful drawings to anyone in need of a smile. A subscription is for 1 year and includes a mailing every month for 12 months. See Send a Subscription for more information.
How can I get drawings mailed to someone overseas in the military?

We can mail drawings to any active military personal with an APO/FPO/DPO address. See Send a Subscription for more information.
Can Color A Smile send cheerful drawings to people in other countries?

Other than our military, Color A Smile cannot currently mail drawings to people outside of the United States. However, our goal is to someday send cheerful drawings to anyone in the world that is in need of a smile.
Where does Color A Smile get money to mail all of these smiles?

We get donations from people like you that believe in what we do. We get donations from volunteers that send a cash/check along with their cheerful drawings. Volunteers can also donate online via PayPal on our website. We also get donations from people ordering subscriptions. Color A Smile is grateful for donations of any size. We will always use our resources efficiently and responsibly. We promise to work hard to be an organization worthy of your support. Help us spread smiles and Donate today!
Is Color A Smile a 501(c)(3) ?

Color A Smile is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our Federal EID, or Employer ID # is: 223179537

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