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

Hudson, Founder & CEO of The Santana Team, is dedicated to helping people achieve their real estate goals—whether buying their first home, selling a cherished property, or investing for the future. His team works tirelessly to guide clients through every step of the process, ensuring they make informed decisions that align with their dreams. This same commitment to supporting families extends to his philanthropic efforts, including his longtime partnership with Birthday Wishes.

“Ten thousand children are currently living in homeless shelters in Massachusetts. One in nineteen of these children are under the age of six. As a real estate professional, I understand firsthand that putting a roof under one’s head can only do so much. I do believe that to help families experiencing homelessness, we must support the whole family so they can heal and move forward together. This is why we have partnered with Birthday Wishes,” says Hudson.

Last year, The Santana Team’s investment in our mission allowed us to fully fund gift cards for our  Teen Birthday-in-a-Box program - a program geared toward older youth, aged 14-17. The gift cards gave teens the power to choose their own birthday gift to help develop critical thinking skills around financial literacy.

“Teaching financial literacy to youth is crucial because it instills lifelong money management habits. For homeless families, who face heightened economic vulnerability, financial literacy is not just beneficial—it's essential for breaking the cycles of poverty and homelessness for good,” adds Hudson.

This year, The Santana Team will be the presenting sponsor of our largest fundraising event of the year – the Birthday Shuffle.

“I have attended the event the past couple of years. The Santana Team is honored to be the presenting sponsor of the Birthday Shuffle and continuing our partnership with Birthday Wishes.”

The Birthday Shuffle will take place on Friday, April 25th from 7-11PM at the UMASS Club in Boston. The event offers a night of games, dancing, food and cocktails to raise money to provide even more milestone celebrations for families experiencing homelessness. Corporate sponsorship dollars and ticket sales will give a parent the opportunity to bake and frost a cake with their child, decorate a room filled with party decorations, and give their child birthday presents and even goody bags to their siblings and friends.

The Santana Team views real estate as a life-changing investment. They provide team members with great opportunities, training, and support. They guide clients worldwide while providing excellent service. Most importantly, The Santana Team believes that the heart of their business is community. We are so grateful to have The Santana Team part of ours.

To learn more about the Birthday Shuffle, become a sponsor, or purchase tickets, please click here.