Your Celebration Can Make a Difference

Every day, individuals in our community are making a difference in the lives of foster kids.

No matter their age or background, these everyday superheroes have figured out how to put the "fun" into fundraising for foster kids.You can make a difference, too! Are you celebrating an upcoming milestone? Birthday parties, Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs, and celebrations of all kinds can benefit Treehouse.

Need ideas? Check out these past celebrations:

• Delaney, Conrad, Rhys and Ella celebrated their first birthdays together with a bash at a local park. The four, who met in utero while their parents attended childbirth classes, requested (through their parents) that guests make donations to Treehouse instead of bringing birthday gifts. “We are so blessed already,” says Delaney’s mom. “The birthday seemed like a good opportunity to help kids who don’t have what these lucky kids do.”
• All year, Paulla’s friends look forward to her annual holiday party. When it finally comes, nobody arrives empty-handed: they bring toys, clothing, teddy bears, bicycles, scooters and more. After her sixty or so guests have left, Paulla calls Treehouse to come on over and pick up the loot for the Wearhouse. “People really enjoy my parties,” she says, adding that the Treehouse angle gives her friends another reason to feel good about celebrating the season with her.
• Alia, an avid sports player, wanted to do something meaningful for her Bat Mitzvah project. Inspired by a sports equipment program she saw at a visit to the United Nations in New York, she learned that there was a lack of sporting equipment for kids around the world. Realizing she could make a difference locally, Alia got her friends and family involved, and continues to collect sports equipment of all kinds for kids in foster care.
• Michael and his family volunteered in the Wearhouse, and it was an experience that made him want to help more. So, he asked friends and family across the country to donate to Treehouse in honor of his bar mitzvah. For Michael, “knowing that other kids would now have the chance to play sports, go shopping or get help in school was the best reward.”

Inspired, but not sure where to start?

It can be a little daunting if it's your first time, but we're here to help -- and to help you have fun along the way!

Start by sharing how your celebration is helping foster kids:
An editable sample birthday invitation email
An email announcing your Bar Mitzvah charity selection
An email announcing your Bat Mitzvah charity selection
A list of what foster kids need right now

We have more, just get in touch!

drives@treehouseforkids.org or call Lindsay at 206-267-5109