April 2018
See what's new this month...
We Love Our Growth Partners
Thank you to all who have supported and continue to support our growth and move to a bigger location! We couldn't do it without YOU!
We are making great progress at our new location, but still need volunteers and donors to help us get to the finish line. Thank you to all who have donated their valuable time and contributed to support our growth and move. If you don't have time to donate, consider a donation to help support our growth!
Paint and primer donated by Sherwin Williams Renton
Cabinets and fridge donated by James Packard and family
Drywall donated by Lowes - Kent thank you Chris Perkins, Brad Col-Morrison and Jim Harris
...and thank you American Flooring and Blinds, to Jan Schroeder for donating a vacuum and microwave, and to all the volunteers who participated in our work parties
Ribbon Cutting - June 6th
Join us for our ribbon cutting at our new location! So exciting!
Mark you calendars Wednesday, June 6th from 4 - 6pm is our ribbon cutting event with the Mayor at our new location! Join us and enjoy snacks, beverages and mingling with fellow supporters to celebrate the opening of our beautiful, new and bigger location.

1084 Kirkland Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056

We can't wait to see you there!
GiveBIG - Give Birthday Joy Beginning April 26th
Don't miss the day to give big to those charities that mean the most to you!

Wednesday, May 9th 2018 is the day to GiveBIG for Birthday Dreams !

Join us in 24 hours of giving to help benefit local non-profits. This year is Seattle Foundation's 8th and FINAL year of GiveBIG. Let't make it the biggest one yet!

No need to wait until May 9th to give birthdays, starting April 26th you can begin scheduling your donations. Scheduled donations won't be deducted until GiveBIG day, May 9th.
Learning Express Donation Event - Friday, April 27th
Learning Express is having another donation day in support of Birthday Dreams!
Shop at Learning Express Toys of Renton on Friday, April 27th. They will be donating 20% of sales that day to Birthday Dreams! We are so grateful for the continued support of the wonderful Cody and Danica at Learning Express. Go support this awesome store at the Renton Landing.
NACE Fundraiser Gala - April 19th
The Greater Seattle Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events) is raising the paddle for Birthday Dreams at their annual gala.
Let’s show our appreciation for their support by attending their amazing and very fun gala – An Evening in Oz ! April 19 th  , 6 pm at The Golf Club at Newcastle .
Volunteer Orientations
Join us and help bring birthday magic to homeless children in King County!

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 @ 6PM
Saturday, April 21, 2018 @ 11AM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 @ 6PM
Saturday, May 19, 2018 @11AM
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 @6PM
Cake Community
Thank you to our fabulous cake bakers for your beautifully made, delicious cakes this month. These cakes bring birthday joy to homeless children every day!
Jennifer Trail
Kristin F
Clarice
Christine Shackleton
The Great Inflatable Race - Summer 2018
The Great Inflatable Race is the bounciest fun run on earth! At The Great Inflatable Race, participants climb, slide and bounce on inflatable obstacles that are spread throughout the race course. This year, The Great Inflatable Race is partnering with Birthday Dreams for their Seattle race on Saturday, July 21, 2018! A portion of the race proceeds goes to benefiting Birthday Dreams, so get all of your friends and family to sign up for the race!

Be sure to use promo code BDAYDREAMS to get 10% off of your race tickets. Visit https://thegreatinflatablerace.com/Seattle and get your tickets today!
Volunteer at the Race
Want to be a part of the excitement, but don't want to run in the race? Volunteer at the event! Birthday Dreams gets a donation for each volunteer that helps out at the event. Enjoy a fun-filled Summer day while helping to bring birthdays joy to homeless children.

If you are interested in volunteering, click here to sign up!
Go to our Great Inflatable Race Facebook Event page and let your friends know you are going!
Join a Committee
Get involved with Birthday Dreams! Share your passion and expertise and join a committee to help us bring more birthday joy to homeless children in our community.

Marketing/Development Committee
Wednesday, April 25th @ 6:30 PM
NEW - Engagement Committee
Birthday Dreams is a well-kept secret. We’d like that to change and we need your help. This virtual committee is comprised of a team of passionate, caring people who believe that a birthday celebration will fill a homeless child’s life with joy, hope and dignity. This team of advocates will engage people through social media and/or spreading the word through the business community contacts.
Message rebecca@birthdaydreams.org to learn more.
10% of proceeds go to Birthday Dreams when you use code BDD2K017



Foremost Printing helps Birthday Dreams give the gift of a birthday party to homeless children. Foremost Printing donates a portion of their sales to Birthday Dreams!
 
10% of the sales of all printing business using promo code BDD2K018 comes directly to us. This is an ongoing offer, so when printing needs come up, call Foremost Printing at 206-501-5372. Files or inquiries can be emailed to ken@foremostprinting.com

Offer Expires 12/31/2018
Birthday Dreams | P. 425-988-3954 | info@birthdaydreams.org | www.birthdaydreams.org
PO Box 2722 | Renton, WA 98056