Birthday Wishes is launching something new: “You Did it!” Graduation Boxes for high school seniors living in shelters. Learn how you can help support this initiative.
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At Birthday Wishes, we often say that one act of kindness can turn into something much bigger. Lately, we’ve been seeing that play out in real time.
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Birthday Wishes is powered by a small but dedicated team, and we rely on volunteers and community supporters to help us empower caregivers and celebrate children experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity all year long. As our programs continue to grow and the need continues to rise, expanding our community of ambassadors has never been more important.
That’s why we are excited to launch the Birthday Wishes Impact Council. This is a new opportunity for passionate supporters to play a meaningful role in helping us reach more children and families.
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One of the most inspiring parts of our Student Ambassador program is seeing young people use their voices, their energy, and their hearts to make a real difference. Farah, one of our Student Ambassadors is a beautiful example of what that kind of leadership looks like.
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On March 20th, supporters gathered high above Boston for the 7th Annual Birthday Shuffle and what a celebration it was. With live music, casino games, and stunning views from the 32nd floor, the evening was filled with joy, laughter, and a shared commitment to children experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
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At Birthday Wishes, we believe that every family deserves to feel cared for during life’s most vulnerable moments. Through our Baby BIRTHday Bundle program, we partner with community organizations across our service areas to support expecting and new moms as they welcome their newborns.
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Transportation funding plays a critical role in equity. A child’s birthday should never depend on geography, fuel prices, or the size of the shelter they live in. Village Automotive’s partnership helps remove those barriers, ensuring that children in smaller shelters and rural communities receive the same care, dignity, and celebration as those in larger programs.
Their investment helps make Birthday Wishes’ work consistent, inclusive, and accessible across all the communities we serve.
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February is a season of love and at Birthday Wishes, that love means making sure every child feels celebrated on their birthday.
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Kids Helping Kids: How Student Ambassadors Are Spreading Birthday Joy
When students become Birthday Wishes Student Ambassadors, something powerful happens: they learn that kindness creates real change and that kids can help kids in meaningful ways.
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January marks National Poverty in America Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the difficult realities facing the more than 40 million Americans who live in poverty. Families we serve navigate hunger, limited access to education and basic services, social discrimination, and the profound instability that comes with homelessness. These challenges do not exist in isolation. They compound, shaping how families live, learn, work, and hope.
At Birthday Wishes, we see what poverty looks like up close. But we also see something else: resilience, creativity, devotion, and hope. Caregivers who want their children to feel celebrated. Kids who want to feel like everyone else. Families doing their very best under extraordinary pressure.
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Birthday Wishes is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Albert as Chair of its Board of Directors. Albert brings more than a decade of involvement with the organization and currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Strategy Capital, LLC.
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Join our Fall 2025 Host Committee and help bring birthday magic to children experiencing homelessness.
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A closer look at the magic we deliver—and why it matters.
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Looking for a meaningful summer project? Join our Joy in July initiative.
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This July, we’re officially moving out of Natick to Sudbury! We are thrilled to join the Cummings Properties roster of tenants at 144 North Road, Sudbury.
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Recently, we heard from a mother living in a transitional shelter whose son had just turned sixteen. Her message was filled with joy, relief, and deep gratitude. “When I saw the Birthday-in-a-Box, I felt like someone had really thought about my son—not just a generic gift, but things made for a teenager. It made me feel like we weren’t alone in this.”
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We’re proud to be one of the many nonprofit organizations supported by ORIX USA as part of their incredible $1.8 million in charitable giving this past year. Their generous support helps sustains our Birthday-in-a-Box program, which brings the joy of a birthday celebration to children experiencing homelessness.
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At Birthday Wishes, we know that birthdays aren’t just about balloons and cake—they’re about connection, healing, and hope. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how our programs support the emotional wellbeing of children and teens experiencing homelessness—and why that support matters more than ever.
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On April 25th, the UMASS Club lit up with music, laughter, and community spirit as supporters, sponsors, and friends came together for The Birthday Shuffle—an unforgettable evening to celebrate the mission of Birthday Wishes. Together, we raised over $60,000 to bring birthday celebrations to children experiencing homelessness.
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