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Help Us Grow the Joy: Learn About the Birthday Wishes Impact Council
Help Us Grow the Joy: Learn About the Birthday Wishes Impact Council

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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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Farah
Student Ambassador Spotlight: Farah

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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A Night of Joy the Birthday Shuffle Raises Nearly $52,000
A Night of Joy the Birthday Shuffle Raises Nearly $52,000

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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Community in Action: Supporting New Moms When It Matters Most
Community in Action: Supporting New Moms When It Matters Most

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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Driving Joy Forward: How Village Automotive Helps Deliver Birthday Magic Across Massachusetts
Driving Joy Forward: How Village Automotive Helps Deliver Birthday Magic Across Massachusetts

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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Kids Helping Kids: How Student Ambassadors Are Spreading Birthday Joy
Kids Helping Kids: How Student Ambassadors Are Spreading Birthday Joy

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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National Poverty in America Awareness Month
National Poverty in America Awareness Month

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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Meet Our New Board Chair, Mike Albert: a Decade of Dedication, Celebration, and Community Impact
Meet Our New Board Chair, Mike Albert: a Decade of Dedication, Celebration, and Community Impact

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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Introducing Confetti & Kindness: A Family Night of Giving Back with Birthday Wishes
Introducing Confetti & Kindness: A Family Night of Giving Back with Birthday Wishes

Join our Fall 2025 Host Committee and help bring birthday magic to children experiencing homelessness.

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A Sweet Sixteen to Remember: A Caregiver’s Story of Joy, Pride, and a Trip to Walmart
A Sweet Sixteen to Remember: A Caregiver’s Story of Joy, Pride, and a Trip to Walmart

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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Celebrating Support: Thank You to ORIX USA Group
Celebrating Support: Thank You to ORIX USA Group

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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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Celebration Matters 
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: Why Celebration Matters 

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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A Night of Joy, Connection, and Purpose: The 2025 Birthday Shuffle
A Night of Joy, Connection, and Purpose: The 2025 Birthday Shuffle

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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Birthday Wishes Joins New York Islanders for Hockey with the Heart 
Birthday Wishes Joins New York Islanders for Hockey with the Heart 

Birthday Wishes was honored to participate in the New York Islanders’ Hockey with the Heart program on April 6th, an initiative that brings together local nonprofits and the community to support meaningful causes. As part of this partnership, Birthday Wishes had the opportunity to raise awareness about our mission and fundraise during an exciting Islanders game. 

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Donor Impact: A Birthday Celebration for Lexi
Donor Impact: A Birthday Celebration for Lexi

Through Birthday Wishes, families like Lexi’s find strength in celebration. A simple birthday party becomes a stepping stone toward hope, resilience, and the belief in brighter days ahead. 

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