Mission

Birthday Dreams is dedicated to bringing hope, joy and a sense of self-worth to homeless children with the gift of a birthday party.

Imagine being a child, waking up on your birthday, filled with excitement and anticipation of the day ahead. You eagerly run to your parents, hoping to hear them sing "Happy Birthday" and watch you open your presents. But instead, you are met with silence and a sense of disappointment. You remember that you are homeless and that today, like any other day, is just another struggle to survive.

This is the reality for many children experiencing homelessness. They go without the simple joys of childhood and can feel invisible, unworthy, and alone. That's why organizations like Birthday Dreams exist.

In 2024, we celebrated the lives of 1,728 children with a birthday party. However, there are still thousands of children experiencing homelessness in our area who are unable to experience the joy of a birthday celebration. Our goal is to positively impact their lives as we strive to grow our resources. Since our founding in 2009, the objective of our services has been to:

• ease a child’s resentments and give them hope
• put homeless children on similar footing with their peers
• provide a feeling of togetherness and dignity for the entire family
• show the child that someone cares about them and that they have value

Demand for our services continues to grow as the homelessness crisis in the Puget Sound area continues unabated.

At Birthday Dreams, we believe that every child deserves to feel special on their birthday. We work tirelessly to bring hope, joy, and a sense of self-worth to homeless children with the gift of a birthday party. We understand that a birthday party may seem like a small gesture, but to these children, it means the world.

Our parties are more than just cake and presents. They are a celebration of life, of resilience, and of the human spirit. They are a reminder that no child is forgotten, and that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and loved.

We know that there are many programs that assist and support homeless families, but Birthday Dreams is different. We are the only organization that focuses solely on celebrating the birthdays of homeless children. We recognize that these children have been dealt a difficult hand, and we want to do our part to make their journey a little bit easier.

With your help, we can continue to bring light into the lives of these children and their families. Your donation can make a difference in the life of a child who needs it the most. It can bring a smile to their face, hope to their heart, and a sense of belonging to their soul.

Join us in our mission to create a world where every child feels valued, celebrated, and loved. Together, we can make a difference, one birthday at a time.