Posts tagged Birthday Wishes of Long Island
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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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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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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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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