Birthday cake, balloons, and hat wallpaper

See how far your dollar can go!

Below are some suggested donation levels—but donations of any amount are welcome.

Illustration of four multi-racial kids all jumping for joy. One is blowing into a party noise-maker. Two others are holding colorful helium balloons.

Birthday party

$375

A complete birthday package that includes a hosted party in the shelter with activities, entertainment, and treats. Plus, birthday kids under 12 get a Build-A-Bear!

Illustration of a boy surrounded by colorfully-wrapped presents, currently unwrapping a dinosaur toy from a gift box.

Birthday-in-a-box

$150

A box of party supplies and gifts for the mom to host the birthday party. Plus, kids under 12 get a Build-A-Bear!

Illustration of a yellow gift box with a red bow. It is apparently vibrating and there are exclamation marks above it.

Birthday surprise

$50

A mom gets to purchase a birthday gift for her child from our Amazon Wish List.

Illustration of a stork flying and with its beak it is carrying a satchel with a heart-shape stamped on it.

Happy born day

$50

We celebrate a mom that gives birth while living in the shelter and welcome the newborn into the world.

Illustration of a 5 by 5 grid of uniquely decorated cupcakes

Birthday-in-a-class

$45

Cupcakes for the child to share with classmates on his/her birthday. The child is told the cupcakes are from mom. Plus, birthday kids under 12 get a Build-A-Bear!

Additional ways to support

Create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook

Fundraise at your family’s or friend’s next birthday party. Contact us for tips

Donate our most needed items:

Small unopened toys
Birthday cards
Gift cards to Walmart, Target, Schnucks, restaurants, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Walgreens, and Five Below

Gift an item from our Amazon Smile Charity List or make us your charity of choice on Amazon Smile

Donate via check, PayPal or credit card, Zelle, Venmo, or CashApp