A Child's Birthday Should Always Be Special
Inspired by her children's delight in celebrating their birthday each year, founder, Joël Doty, decided too many kids were missing out on this simple joy.
Many families cannot afford gifts, a cake or even a card. Some kids are without families or living in temporary or unstable housing.
Birthday Smiles for Kids is dedicated to brighten the day for as many kids as possible.
How Do We Work?
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We partner with social service agencies, school counselors, homeless shelters and medical social workers to identify kids who will go without a birthday celebration.
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We provide specially selected gifts, sibling goody-bags, cupcakes and ice cream.
Our gifts are never generic - we want each child to know they are special.
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Some agencies we work with: SOS Community Services
SafeHouse
Alpha House
Foster Care Closet
Community Action Network
Trinity Hospital Social Workers
​ Ann Arbor School District
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