The Smidt Foundation supports courageous people who build, repair and make our communities safe.

It’s the amazing skilled tradespeople who build and maintain our homes, hospitals, schools, roads and neighborhoods. It’s the hard-working people who build community, creating places and programs of welcome, beauty and respect.

It’s the talented health care professionals who save lives, providing care and hope. It’s the courageous leaders who stand up to and combat bigotry in all its ugly forms. It’s the determined teams who respond to disasters.

It’s the brave and dedicated veterans, police and firefighters, who protect us from harm. It’s the community champions who work to ensure family stability - a place to call home, good food, access to opportunity.