Birthdays For All

01/11/2025

In the heart of Charleston South Carolina, a simple yet powerful idea took root nearly a decade ago. The vision was clear: to bring joy and celebration to children in foster care who often face challenges that no child should have to endure. Over the years, this vision transformed into a movement known as Birthdays For All, where the spirit of community and generosity flourished. As we reflect on this journey, it’s essential to acknowledge the countless individuals who rallied together, turning small gestures into substantial impacts for children on their special day.

However, as with all meaningful endeavors, change is inevitable, and it’s time to share an important update on the future of this heartfelt mission. After 10 years, Birthdays For All will be taking an indefinite hiatus.

Our organization has always been about taking small resources and making a big impact. We have been dependent on the time and energy of just a few volunteers, but it has become unsustainable as life scenarios have changed. Our fundraising efforts have always been passive, relying on word-of-mouth and the organic generosity of individuals but this has become unsustainable.

So after 10 years, it is time to close our doors and move on to other ventures. Birthdays For All has been an amazing experience and we will forever be proud of what we've been able to do for so many children in need. We would like to thank everyone who made a donation, celebrated a birthday, bought gifts, delivered gifts, and/or supported us in any way. We are so humbled and grateful for your support over the past 10 years.

As we turn the page on this chapter, we carry with us the memories of countless smiles and joyful celebrations that your support has made possible. While it is bittersweet to say goodbye, we remain hopeful that the spirit of giving will inspire others to continue the work of bringing joy to those in need.

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey; your kindness has made a lasting impact that we will cherish forever.

Here are 5 local organizations that you can support:

HALOS
Lowcountry Orphan Relief
Communities In Schools
Landmarks For Families
www.birthdaybud.org

06/26/2024

Thank you Philosophers & Fools for your awesome donation!!!

Thanks to the generosity of our customers in May, we will be donating 37 children’s books to Birthdays For All ! We will continue to offer this program in-store. Please ask us more about it! 🎈

06/26/2024

Thank you CarMax for doing an amazing job getting and wrapping the July birthday gifts!!! We so appreciate your support every year!!

04/16/2023

Thank you Seacoast church Weet Ashley for hosting the balloon tree this month!

12/21/2022

Thank you David Aylor Law Offices for doing an amazing job getting and wrapping birthday presents for local children in group homes and foster care! Y’all are amazing!!

06/24/2022

Thank you AstenJohnson for getting and wrapping so many birthday gifts for local children in group homes and foster care! We are so grateful for all of your support!!

04/28/2022

Thank you so much for getting and wrapping birthday presents for children in group homes and foster care with upcoming birthdays!! ❤️

04/20/2022

Thank you so much 7th graders for helping get and wrap birthday presents for local children in group homes and foster care! We are so thankful for your continued support!! ❤️

04/01/2022

Thank you for hosting our balloon tree this month! We are so grateful for your continued enthusiastic support of our mission! Thank you!!!

02/25/2022

Thank you Thomas & Hutton for getting and wrapping gifts for so many local children in group homes and foster care for the third year in a row!! We are SO thankful for your continued support!

01/27/2022

Thank you for doing an awesome job getting and wrapping birthday gifts for children in group homes and foster care! ❤️❤️

01/05/2022

Thank you Sonepar for making sure local children in group homes and foster care are celebrated on their birthdays! ❤️