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In 2010, four friends came together with a common idea – to help children in the Delaware Valley follow their dreams. Kathy Romano, Gary DeVito, Megan Reshetar, and Robin Gupta formed Fresh Smiles to benefit children who cannot afford to pursue their passion. While there are many other noble charities that are helping children, Fresh Smiles is looking for children who have a special talent, skill or interest. By providing some direction and funding, Fresh Smiles gives these children the opportunity to further explore their passion and recognize that they have a positive and successful future ahead of them.

The Fresh Smiles Foundation is a non-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue code 501(c)(3).

Founding Members

Kathy Romano

Founder

Kathy is one of the founders of Fresh Smiles. After receiving a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University, she worked at NBC-10 the Sixers organization and Comcast Sportsnet. In 2003 she joined the Preston and Steve Show, which currently airs on 93.3 WMMR. Kathy, who resides in Montgomery County, continues to work with many different charitable organizations.

Contact Kathy at [email protected]

Megan Reshetar

Founder, Advertising & Marketing

Megan is a determined, creative and competitive yet polished individual with a passion for marketing, social media and giving back. By the age of 30, she has held the title of Vice President for the Home Builders Association of Bucks and Montgomery County and Vice President of Marketing & Human Resources of a renewable energy solutions company based in Suburban Philadelphia. Previously, she lead her family’s custom home building business to their crusade to construct one of the first Certified Green Homes in Bucks County, PA. She is currently an Administrative Assistant at Zaveta Custom Homes.

Contact Megan at [email protected]

Gary Devito

Founder, Legal, Corporate Relations

Gary A. DeVito is a shareholder with Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer & Toddy,  P.C. and leads the business practice group. Gary specializes in commercial litigation and  has extensive litigation experience in many commercial areas including banking, real estate, employment, professional malpractice, corporate governance, partnership disputes and construction litigation.

Gary also spends a great deal of time working with charities and non-profit organizations.  In addition to his position with the Fresh Smiles Foundation, Gary also serves on the  Cabinet of the Archbishop of Philadelphia and the Board of Directors of the Marian  Anderson Award. He was nominated as the Patron of Honor at the Italian Friends of Italy Gala.

Contact Gary at [email protected]

Robin Gupta

Founder, Research & Development, Community Outreach

Robin Gupta, originally from Montreal, has always been business oriented. At the  age of 18, with access to no funds, was able to negotiate a 50% stake in a failing  Dominos Pizza franchise store in a suburb of Montreal in exchange of his time  and labor. In 8 months Robin took this Dominos store from going out of business  to one of the top 10 grossing stores in Canada. Since then, he has owned and  operated a successful mortgage company, Edge Financial Services, but is best known  for his Cheers style corner bar Guppy’s in Conshohocken. Driven by a strong desire to  care for others and make a difference, he makes himself available to help raise funds  for good causes on a weekly basis, often using Guppy’s as a venue, donating supplies  and resources. Robin is also the Founder of the Orange Cryo Wellness franchise where he has opened many businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida.

On a more personal level, Robin has been a volunteer for  Big Brothers for many years. He considers his little brother Gabe the best part of his life. Robin’s strong business sense and passion to help those in need  are what define his strong qualities and represent what he contributes to this  foundation.

Contact Robin at [email protected]

Staff

Katina Natale

Director of Operations

Katina has always had a passion for helping children. Before and during college she taught dance and tutored kids ages 5 – 18. She attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Towson University where she was a member of the National Champion Dance Team. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Design, and Technology from Temple University. She taught in the Council Rock School District for 9 1/2 years, where she was a Grade Level Coordinator and was chosen to be on the District Professional Planning Board. After having twins (now 6) she wanted to continue helping children while pursuing her organizational, technology, and marketing skills. She was thrilled to get the opportunity to come on board with Fresh Smiles in October 2015. She is also helping a local preschool by assisting teachers a few times a week during the 2020-2021 school year.

Contact Katina at [email protected]

I had an amazing time at Curtis YASP this summer. It was honestly the most fun I’ve had in a while. I made so many new friends from all over the world and got to experience so many different cultures and traditions. Also the musical faculty and staff were some of the best I’ve ever worked with. Even though there was a ton of musical repertoire to be learned, rehearsed, and performed, Curtis always made sure there was a fun activity or an excursion to be a part of.

There were many seminars with faculty and a variety of master classes to attend. I learned so much in only three weeks, not only from the faculty and staff but also from my colleagues. I can’t wait to do it again next year.

Thank you so much to the Fresh Smiles Foundation for all that you have done to make this summer one of the best I’ve ever had. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you guys.

Thanks!
Na’Zir – Age 17
Clarinet

This year it was my first time ever connecting to Fresh Smiles Foundation. Our family was thrilled to be accepted in a timely manner to the program for after school art lessons. I have seen such an improvement in the way my child has developed through creative expression. My child looks forward to lessons every week. Fresh Smiles is a company that provides all they can for families in need. It was a pleasure working with the Foundation Coordinator, Katina Natale, who made everything from the application process to the approval of our grant go smoothly. They are interested in outreach and meeting the needs that children have, to be involved in after school activities. Fresh Smiles to me means a supportive group that is in favor of my child’s developmental skills at a school age level. Fresh Smiles breathes encouragement into dreams that become reality! Thanks for all you have done for us this year!

My 11-yr. old daughter said that having after school art lessons really helps her to enjoy the week without any added pressure. She said she loves art and is very happy and joyful with her teacher and all their projects. Thanks Fresh Smiles!

Cecilia – Parent

I can’t tell you enough about how transformative the Roots of Passage Program was for Paige. The biggest impact we were going for was that she ground herself and know herself better (acknowledging all that she has inside her) and it took the program to right her ship so that she can return from the program making decisions that will empower her in the long run.

I’m so happy to share that it was such an eye-opening success for her. The program was also full of intense reflective moments and some pretty profound realizations came up about what it was that she really wants in life. So valuable!!! Thank you for your all of your help.

Dan – Mentor

I wanted to thank Fresh Smiles for granting me the opportunity to dance again this year. Dance has always been a positive outlet for me, as I have gone through a lot in my life. With my parents separating my mom did not know how she was going to pay for dance class and Fresh Smiles granted me that opportunity.
When I was younger I was a victim of abuse and dance was my coping mechanism. It helps relieve stress, takes some of the weight off of my shoulders, and allows me to express my feelings through movement.
My dance teacher tells me how great I am and how much she loves my sass and attitude that I bring to dance. I hope to continue dance in the future and I am even going to apply to be a student teacher in a dance class for the upcoming season. I would love to teach younger dancers a healthy outlet for stress.
Thank you again for EVERYTHING.

Alyssa – Age 16

I want to thank Fresh Smiles Foundation for giving me the opportunity to go to the 76ers Summer Basketball Camp. I didn’t win any awards this time but everyone was very nice and helped me with my basketball skills. I met so many new friends. What I loved most was meeting kids from other countries. I also met some of the 76ers basketball players and someone from the Harlem Globetrotters. I hope I get the opportunity to go next year and my goal would be to win an award. Maybe I will become an NBA player when I get older and I will make sure you have free tickets to see me play. I love Fresh Smiles so much for giving me this opportunity.
Thank you!

Kaiden – age 12

My son Mekhi has been a recipient of a Fresh Smiles grant for the second year in a row. Mekhi attended the Sixers overnight summer camp for a second summer and he absolutely loved it. Mekhi has improved his skills a lot from the camp and he has applied his learned skills in his high school basketball. I really appreciate how the Foundation Coordinator corresponded with us the whole process. As a parent I felt safe and I felt like I could trust the organization. I can’t afford to send Mekhi to the Sixers Camp so I’m glad to know there are organizations like Fresh Smiles that continually help children fulfill their dreams.
Thanks again Fresh Smiles!

Shonda – Parent