News, Updates & Opportunities
April 2021

We are SUPER EXCITED to announce our Spring Fundraiser:
Stay fit! Stay safe! Support a homeless child's birthday dreams.

Additional details in the upcoming events section.
Would you like to bring hope, joy and a sense of self-worth to a homeless child?
April is National Volunteer Month

Birthday Dreams extends our heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, from our cake bakers and delivery drivers, to those who host events to raise money and toys for Birthday Dreams, and everyone in between.

We are especially thankful for those volunteers who were able to remain involved throughout a difficult year!

Thanks to you, Birthday Dreams has delivered the gift of a birthday to over 10,000 homeless children.

Volunteers make a difference, and we appreciate you!
This is Why We Do It!

Below are excerpts from a letter written by the grandparent of a 9-year old boy who recently received a Birthday Dreams party. We are so thankful for her feedback.

"...being homeless is extremely hard. I did not have any money at all to provide a party for my grandson...They (the center where the family was staying) signed me up with your program for my grandson's 9th birthday. I was so relieved and happy to see what you did for our family. He (the grandson) screamed with excitement to see his cake, his gifts and everything...Thank you for making my grandson's day so beautiful! We are eternally grateful!... Please tell others what a blessing you were to my family and me."
Upcoming Events
Kendra Scott Gives Back: April 17 & 18
If jewelry is on your shopping list for an upcoming birthday, anniversary or Mother's Day, please consider shopping at Kendra Scott during the Kendra Scott Gives Back event on April 17 and 18.

20% of proceeds will be donated to Birthday Dreams when you shop in-person at the Bellevue Square Mall location, on April 17, 20% of the proceeds will be or on-line on April 17 or 18 (enter this code at checkout GIVEBACK-17D5).
Miles for Smiles: May 22 - June 5
We want you to be a part of this FUNdraiser!

As a participant in the MILES FOR SMILES VIRTUAL 5K you can raise the spirits of the children we serve and make them feel important to the world around them.
Your registration includes awesome swag and the opportunity to join a photo scavenger hunt for a prize drawing.

So gather your friends, form a team, set a goal, and start getting donations! And run, walk, or roll at your own pace!

Learn more and register: Miles for Smiles .

A BIG thank you to our amazing event sponsors.
Community Support and Recognition
Mother Daughter Duo Donate 90 Toys
Our hearts were warmed last month when Jen Triny and her young daughter came to our office with a 90 toys donation. We are so grateful for their generous donation!

Many of our adult volunteers have made giving back to Birthday Dreams a family affair, recruiting spouses, grandparents and friends to join in volunteer activities. As an organization focused on children, we especially love it when our adult volunteers involve their children. Over the years kids of all ages have gotten involved from donating their birthday to raise toys/funds to hosting lemonade stands to helping to decorating party hats and goodies bags. Whatever the activity we LOVE to see kids helping kids - and are thankful to the parents who make that possible!
Awesome Cakes from Awesome Volunteer Cake Bakers
Catacorn Cake by
by: Chelsea Mullins
Mickey Car Race Cake
by: Cherie Kata
Soccer Cake
by: Renton Technical College
Board Update
Birthday Dreams welcomes Tiffany Richardson to the Board. Tiffany is a Regulatory Labeling Manager with Amazon. Previously she worked for Kraft Heinz, Walgreens and Quaker Oats. Tiffany was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and moved to Seattle three years ago. She has a Master’s in Public Health and a Master’s Nutrition and Wellness. She currently lives in Tacoma with her boyfriend Dajuan, his son Jett and their dog Peanut. Tiffany is passionate about volunteering, she is a member of Junior League of Seattle and was previously a member of Junior League of Chicago. She has also served as an associate board member of Traffick Free.
Get Involved
We are thrilled to announce we are once again offering in person orientations; email our Volunteer Coordinator Tiffaney Jones at Tiffaney@birthdaydreams.org for details.

Contact our Community Events Coordinator Leah Battin at Leah@birthdaydreams.org for volunteer opportunities.

Cake bakers of all experience levels are needed! Contact Tiffaney@birthdaydreams.org for details.
Follow us on Facebook! Cake and delivery needs are posted weekly. A list of upcoming parties and party needs can be found here.
Club Corner

Birthday Dreams welcomes new Birthday Club members:
Cynthia Adams, Jeffrey Isakson, Nancy Morales, Mark Ordenstein and Christopher Presley.

We are always looking for new members! Spread the word about Birthday Dreams to your friends, family, and colleagues – together we can do more!

Friend: $250-$499
Champion: $500-$999
Hero: $1,000 - $4,999
Superhero: $5,000 and up
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