Located within Lake Kennedy Park between Lake Kennedy Senior Center and Sun Splash Family Waterpark, across from Kiwanis Park, the Freida B. Smith Special Populations Center is a facility that offers a variety of programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities. The mission for Special Populations is to promote independence through exposure, education and experience in a safe, caring environment. Programs include adult day training, after school, evening and special events providing an array of activities and options.

Become a Volunteer!

The Special Populations program is always looking for friendly and positive individuals who are willing to dedicate their time to assist with programs and/or special events. You can volunteer on a regular basis or periodically for special activities, but if you are looking for a great way to give back to the community, volunteering with Special Populations can be an extremely rewarding experience and the help is definitely appreciated. For more information, please call 574-0574.

Donations:

Monetary donations to the program and/or product donations to various fundraising events are other ways the public can help support the Special Populations program and mission. In addition, crafts, burrowing owl perches and native bird houses made by participants are available for purchase at the Center and help to sustain this important community program.

 

The Guardian Angels for Special Populations is a volunteer, non-profit, 501c3 organization which provides support for Special Populations programs and participants through fundraising events, grants and donations. They meet the second Tuesday of every month (excluding July, August & December) at 6:30pm at the Freida B. Smith Center and are always looking for new members. You do not need to have a participant in the program to join this support group and the cost is only $10 per year. For more information, please call 574-0574.