Posts tagged Birthday Wishes Charity
Birthday Wishes hits the big screen: Our first billboard is here!

Birthday Wishes has hit a major milestone—we have our very first billboard! Thanks to a generous gift-in-kind donation from Clear Channel Outdoor, our mission to bring joy and celebration to children and their families facing homelessness is now on display for all to see and celebrate.

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Bringing Joy to the Whole Family: How Birthday Wishes Supports Social-Emotional Needs Through Celebration

At Birthday Wishes, we believe that every child deserves to feel special on their birthday, regardless of circumstance. But beyond the birthday child, we recognize that celebrations have the power to uplift entire families, providing moments of joy, connection, and emotional support in challenging times.

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Donor Spotlight: The Santana Team, Heart of their business is Community

Donor Spotlight: The Santana Team, Heart of their business is community

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Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Join us on February 17th in celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day that encourages individuals to practice acts of kindness in their daily lives. 

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Celebrating Resilience: How Birthday Wishes Supports Families’ Social-Emotional Wellness

Birthday Wishes makes a difference in the lives of homeless children and their families by bringing them the joy of a birthday party. Birthday parties provide the opportunity for reflection, celebration, and hope. They are a common event in the lives of most families, but for children experiencing homelessness, families may be unable to maintain their routines and rituals. Birthday Wishes ensures that children are not denied this important rite of passage simply because of their living situation.

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Service

On January 20th, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by observing a National Day of Service that encourages volunteerism. Dr. King believed in the power of service to others, emphasizing that everyone has the responsibility to contribute to their communities and make a positive impact. Volunteering does just that by allowing individuals to actively work toward a more just society.

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Meet Paula - Chair of Birthday Shuffle Host Committee

We would like to introduce our Fundraising Host Committee Chair, Paula. Paula has been on the Birthday Shuffle’s Fundraising Host Committee for 2 years and has been a critical member of the team and serves as a donor direct to a shelter on the North Shore.

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What's ahead for Birthday Wishes

What’s ahead- We need your support! As the needs and demands for our programming have increased, we are striving to celebrate even more birthdays each year. Last year, we had a 20% increase and celebrated 5,016 birthdays.

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Birthday Wishes 2024 Impact

At Birthday Wishes, we're grateful to our community members — especially you. Together we are supporting the social-emotional needs of families experiencing homelessness. We are making an impact locally and regionally, and that’s thanks to your ongoing support and belief in our mission. 

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Meet Cameron - These are the moments YOU give families

Birthday Wishes celebrated 6,000 children like Cameron this year through our partner network composed of hundreds of homeless shelters, including those for families, domestic violence survivors, substance abuse recovery, and teen mothers.  

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Ways YOU Can Help Bring Awareness for Birthday Wishes

Thank you for supporting our mission to ensure every child is celebrated on their birthday, regardless of circumstance. There are many ways in which you can support Birthday Wishes and bring awareness. 

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How to Talk to Youth About Homelessness

Having a conversation about homelessness with children can help grow their understanding with empathy. Language used should be intentional, honest, and without bias.  

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November is National Homelessness Awareness Month 

November has become a time where people and their families can come together to learn and educate others about homelessness to decrease stigmatization and negative stereotypes. 

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