get help

You do not have to do this alone.

If you are a single mom in New Jersey or New York and you need a hand, you are exactly who we built this for. We may be able to help with food, clothes, school supplies, sports gear, a laptop, a work outfit, or a bill you cannot cover this month.

Confidentiality: Every request is kept strictly confidential. You deserve support, respect, and a quick response without judgment.

PLAIN ELIGIBILITY

Who Can Request Support?

You are eligible to apply for support if you meet the following three criteria:

You are a single mom.

You have children under 18 living at home with you.

You live in New Jersey or New York.

Note: No complex income verification or tax documents are required to make an initial request.

FILL UP FORM

Request Help Form

Keep it clean, respectful, and simple. Takes under two minutes on any phone.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

What Happens After You Submit?

Human Review

A real person from the S.M.A.R.T. Foundation reads every request with care.

Quick Follow-Up

You will hear from a team member via phone or email within [X] business days to discuss how we can best support you.

Action & Delivery

Through SMART Closets, SMART Boxes, and direct support, we connect you with what you need.

Maria Inciardi, MS, CPA.

Development Chair

serves as Development Chair on the Executive Board of The S.M.A.R.T. Foundation. As Chief Financial Officer of Make-A-Wish New Jersey, she brings nearly 20 years of nonprofit finance, governance, and leadership experience to the organization. Throughout her career, Maria has been passionate about building strong organizations, developing sustainable resources, and creating opportunities that help families thrive.

As a single mother of two daughters and a longtime Monmouth County resident, Maria understands firsthand both the challenges and the resilience that define so many single-parent households.

Her personal experiences have strengthened her commitment to helping mothers build stability, create opportunity, and pursue brighter futures for themselves and their children.

In her role with The S.M.A.R.T. Foundation, Maria helps guide the organization's development and fundraising strategy, working to expand community support, strengthen philanthropic partnerships, and grow sustainable revenue sources. She is passionate about connecting people to purpose, generosity to opportunity, and resources to the families who need them most.

Dana Carney

Secretary

I am proud to serve as Secretary for the SMART Foundation. My journey has always been driven by family and growth; having been a single mother at a young age, I know firsthand the power of resilience and support. Today, I channel that passion into my work with the SMART Foundation. Professionally, I balance dual roles that keep me grounded and sharp—fostering a love for the outdoors as a nature preschool teacher and managing financial details as a part-time law office billing specialist. My proudest achievement is my family, which has grown to include my four children and two grandchildren. When I am not working or serving the community, you can usually find me spending time with my family and my three beloved dogs.

resources

Additional Community Resources Coming Soon

If you need immediate help with services outside our core programs, here are trusted organizations and partners that can assist:

Childcare & Early Learning

Job Training & Resume Help

Housing & Emergency

S.M.A.R.T. Foundation is a 501(c)(3)

nonprofit. EIN 99-1257296.

Your gift is tax-deductible.

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