We provide toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift. We believe this simple gesture boosts self-esteem, enhances self-worth, and strengthens bonds in families.

Our Vision
All parents living in poverty will be able to give their child a birthday gift.

We Value:

Human Dignity by:

Celebrating individuals and families through gift-giving and volunteering; Enhancing in families living in poverty a sense of self-worth and hope; Anonymously providing our services to those in need; Equally acknowledging the lives of all members of our community.

Stewardship by:

Insisting on fiscal responsibility; Using measurable results to monitor our progress; Growing the outreach of Cheerful Givers; Recognizing our volunteers and contributors; Serving cheerfully and with dedication.

Community building by:

Inspiring others to make a positive impact through our example; Sustaining strong, interdependent relationships with our community partners; Engaging the larger community in the unmet need of those living in poverty; Building awareness, compassion, and a caring spirit toward families who cannot otherwise celebrate their children’s birthdays.