Our impact

Every Number Is a Child Who Felt Seen

Since day one, we've believed that every kid deserves a birthday worth celebrating. Here's what that belief looks like in action.

1,200+

Birthday Boxes Delivered

1,200+

Kids Served

300+

Volunteers

15+

Communities Reached

Stories from the field

Real moments. Real joy.

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I never thought anyone would remember my birthday. When the box arrived I cried — not because I was sad, but because someone actually cared enough to celebrate me.

Maya, age 11

Birthday box recipient

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Volunteering with Celebrate Every Candle changed how I see my community. We packed 80 boxes in one afternoon and every single one felt personal.

Jordan T.

Volunteer, Long Island

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As a case worker I've seen a lot of programs come and go. This one sticks because the kids feel it — they know someone went out of their way just for them.

Ms. Rivera

Social worker, NYC

In the field

Moments that matter.

Child opening a birthday gift box
Volunteers packing donation boxes
Youth volunteers smiling together
Kids celebrating a birthday with cake
Colorful wrapped gift boxes
Volunteers delivering donation boxes

Keep the Candles Burning

Every dollar and every hour of your time puts a birthday box in the hands of a child who needs it most.

Celebrate Every Candle

Because every child deserves a birthday worth celebrating. We assemble and deliver birthday boxes to children in foster care and shelters across the NYC metro area and Long Island.

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