Joan Hisaoka Gala
This year’s 10th Annual Joan Hisaoka “Make a Difference” Gala – Assisting those Living with Cancer was another tremendous success! We are grateful to gala founder and Smith Center Board Member Bob Hisaoka, our sponsors, and guests for their dedication to our mission. It was a great evening of community, remembrance, and support. Read More
October 5th Welcome Reception for Smith Center’s New Leadership
Enjoy our short video welcoming our new leadership: Executive Director, Jennifer Bires and Senior Strategic Advisor, Julia Rowland on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Read More
Poetry In DC
Bob Bloomfield joined Smith Center’s Cancer Support Group two years ago and has been a regular participant ever since. He sat down with Executive Director and group facilitator, Jennifer Bires, LICSW, OSW-C to talk about the impact Smith Center, the support group, a cancer retreat and integrative therapies have had on his life. Read More
Joan Hisaoka Make A Difference Gala
This year’s 10th Annual Joan Hisaoka “Make a Difference” Gala – Assisting those Living with Cancer was another tremendous success! We are grateful to gala founder and Smith Center Board Member Bob Hisaoka, our sponsors, and guests for their dedication to our mission. It was a great evening of community, remembrance, and support. Read More
Shanti Norris Cancer Donations
The Shanti Norris Cancer Retreat Fund was launched in May 2017 as a lasting tribute to Founding Executive Director Shanti Norris’ 21 years of service to Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. This fund supports Smith Center’s most intimate, transformative and pioneering work, our
Cancer Retreats. All contributions to the fund will offset the cost of the retreats for cancer survivors and their caregivers and will also enable us to continue offering partial scholarship assistance. Read More
Carole O' Toole & Erin Price Schabert Book
Two of Smith Center’s Integrative Patient Navigators were published in the March/April 2017 edition of Coping with Cancer Magazine. The article discusses the various types of patient navigation that exist and how patients can access these resources in order to receive additional support while dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Read More
Alchemical Vessels 2017 Featured in The Washington Post
We are proud to announce that Alchemical Vessels 5 was featured in the The Washington Post on April 20, 2017. Read the review here. Read More
Cancer Cooking Classes
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts is pleased to offer nutrition classes that share ways to eat healthfully through each of the seasons, bringing balance and nourishment to you during cancer treatment and beyond. Read More
Patient Navigation Training in Integrative Cancer Care
Experience a powerful new paradigm in whole-person care that supports patients on all levels, improving the cancer experience Read More
Smith Center re-featured in the 2016-2017 Catalogue for Philanthropy
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts is honored to announce its continued recognition as one of Greater Washington’s best community-based charities by the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. Being re-featured online by the Catalogue reflects Smith Center’s status as a highly effective local charity, working to support those living with cancer and to promote the healing power of the arts. Read More
Smith Center Featured In Washington Post
We are proud that our Cancer Retreats were featured in the Washington Post Express on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Thank you to Bob Bloomfield and Michele Lifshen for sharing their experiences! Read More