March 2018
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Growth Partners Needed
Great News!
After searching for new office space for 2 years, Birthday Dreams has finally found new office space in the Renton Highlands – still minutes from I-405. The new office needs some work. Would you be a  Growth Partner   and help us bring more birthdays to homeless kids?   Donate  today! Here are some of our needs.
  • Create handicap accessible bathroom and access
  • Cover plumbing, electrical, and contracting costs
  • Acquire toy storage/shelving
  • Acquire a commercial refrigerator for cakes
  • Purchase office furniture
  • Purchase (or donate) cabinets
  • Cover moving costs
Community Partners
Thank you to the following community partners who granted Birthday Dreams $500!
SELLEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Once again, the Greater Seattle Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events) is raising the paddle for Birthday Dreams at their annual gala. 
Being in the event industry, their gala is the highlight of the year and a standard the rest of us aspire to! Let’s show our appreciate for their support by attending their amazing and very fun gala – An Evening in Oz ! April 19 th  , 6 pm at The Golf Club at Newcastle . 
Share Your Birthday With Us
Here at Birthday Dreams we love celebrating birthdays! It's what we do! Our volunteers and partners make it possible to do what we do. Often we are asked, "what do you need" or "what can I do." 

As we move into a season of growth, we are expanding to a new facility! It is very exciting!

So if you often wonder how you can help with limited time or funds...how about sharing your Birthday with Birthday Dreams? 
It is simple. You create a fundraiser on your Facebook page and in lieu of gifts on your special day, Birthday Dreams can receive donations from your social network. It helps us with funds and to spread the word about the work we do!
For more information on Facebook fundraisers:  https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/
We would love to celebrate with you! You make it possible to bring smiles to the kids we serve. 
Thank you for your consideration.
Volunteer Orientations
Join us and help bring birthday magic to homeless children in King County!

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 @ 6PM
Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 11AM
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 @ 6PM
Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 11AM
Cake Community
In this issue, we celebrate our Cake Bakers! What’s a birthday without cake?
Last month our wonderful cake bakers baked and donated 46 cakes !
 
Cake Baker Highlights – Did you know that we have 5 volunteers that have baked over 100 cakes for homeless children? A HUGE thank you to -

Jane Hashash - 160 cakes baked
Penny Beane - 156 cakes baked
Marcia Lovin-McGovern - 147 cakes baked
Angela Roe - 134 cakes baked
Christine Shackleton - 132 cakes baked
 
We always show beautifully decorated cakes in our newsletter – we have some very talented decorators! What about those people who make yummy cakes but are not fancy decorators? Homeless children are truly happy to get a cake with their name on it. Please don’t be discouraged when you see the fancy cake pictures. Birthday Dreams has to purchase cakes and cupcakes every month to supplement the donations we get – your cakes matter, too!
Jennifer Trail
Denise Mackey
Christine Shackleton
Jennifer Trail
Carlee Carlucci
Annie Marten
The Great Inflatable Race - Summer 2018
The Great Inflatable Race is the bounciest fun run on earth! At The Great Inflatable Race, participants climb, slide and bounce on inflatable obstacles that are spread throughout the race course. This year, The Great Inflatable Race is partnering with Birthday Dreams for their Seattle race on Saturday, July 21, 2018! A portion of the race proceeds goes to benefiting Birthday Dreams, so get all of your friends and family to sign up for the race!



Be sure to use promo code BDAYDREAMS to get 10% off of your race tickets. Visit https://thegreatinflatablerace.com/Seattle and get your tickets today!
Volunteer at the Race
Want to be a part of the excitement, but don't want to run in the race? Volunteer at the event! Birthday Dreams gets a donation for each volunteer that helps out at the event. Enjoy a fun-filled Summer day while helping to bring birthdays joy to homeless children.

If you are interested in volunteering, click here to sign up!
Participating or volunteering at the event and want to share it with your friends? Go to our Great Inflatable Race Facebook Event page and let your friends know you are going!
Join a Committee
Get involved with Birthday Dreams! Share your passion and expertise and join a committee to help us bring more birthday joy to homeless children in our community.

Website Re-Design Meeting
Thursday, March 8th @ 6:30 PM

Marketing/Development Committee
Thursday, March 29th @ 6:30 PM
GiveBIG - May 9th
Don't miss the day to give big to those charities that mean the most to you!

Wednesday, May 9th 2018 is the day to GiveBIG .

Join us in 24 hours of giving to help benefit local non-profits. Mark this day on your calendars and don't forget to come out and support us and other local charities that you care about.
10% of proceeds go to Birthday Dreams when you use code BDD2K017



Foremost Printing helps Birthday Dreams give the gift of a birthday party to homeless children. Foremost Printing donates a portion of their sales to Birthday Dreams!
 
10% of the sales of all printing business using promo code BDD2K018 comes directly to us. This is an ongoing offer, so when printing needs come up, call Foremost Printing at 206-501-5372. Files or inquiries can be emailed to ken@foremostprinting.com

Offer Expires 12/31/2018
Birthday Dreams | P. 425-988-3954 | info@birthdaydreams.org | www.birthdaydreams.org
PO Box 2722 | Renton, WA 98056