Smile Farms 10th Anniversary Growing Together Gala

Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Smile Farms 10th Anniversary Growing Together Gala!

Join Us for the 10th Annual Growing Together Gala and After Party
Celebrate Smile Farms and the new opportunities we create for people with developmental disabilities. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and an exciting auction and raffle — all in support of our mission.

Dress Code is Cocktail Attire. Please contact Alex Zahn at azahn@smilefarms.org with any questions about the event. 

Peggy Smyth is a respected corporate leader with more than 20 years of board service in public and private companies. She has held senior finance roles at National Grid US, Consolidated Edison, United Technologies, and 3M, and currently serves as an Independent Director for several companies across the energy, technology, and financial services sectors. Known for her strategic and financial leadership, Peggy is a passionate advocate for sustainability and social impact.

Peggy is proud to support Smile Farms and our mission to create meaningful work opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

David Ventura has been part of Smile Farms since the beginning at our IGHL campus in Moriches, bringing with him a love of the outdoors and weightlifting that he quickly put to use in the greenhouse. He has taken on some of the most physically demanding tasks — lifting heavy bales of soil, hauling full pails of plant debris, and moving large plants — with dedication and care. David’s passion, along with his kindness, leadership, patience, and humor, has created a ripple effect across his team and the broader community. 

David’s journey shows how Smile Farms’ mission creates opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to grow, contribute, and be celebrated for their unique talents.