SUPPORT THE CHILDREN
Party Time!
The DFW Birthday Brigade serves up birthday magic for
unsheltered youth in DFW. Parties include presents and
cake, of course, but also a hot meal and amazing
entertainment. It's an opportunity for a child to feel
recognized on their special day.
Beyond the Birthday
By cultivating a movement to help educate homeless youth,
DFW Birthday Brigade serves as a resource to inspire youth to successfully transition into society. Educating economically underprivileged teens can afford them greater chances of developing safe and healthy lifestyles.
2024 In Review
As of January 2025, the DFW Birthday Brigade has served over 4,300 individuals, who celebrated 852 birthdays, by unwrapping 957 gifts, at 108 parties, with over 1300 volunteers!
In 2024, 52 volunteers were honored to present 107 gifts to 56 kids at four parties, for both birthdays and Christmas!
Accolades
Recognized by and participated in Fort Worth Mayor’s Week of Compassionate Service January 21-29, 2017.
Sundt Foundation grant winner, September 2017.
Providing birthday parties for unsheltered youth; offering encouragement, support, and programs to assist them in continuing their education.
Despite the limitations from the Covid virus, we have been able to serve the homeless youth in Tarrant County. We were able to bring them birthday presents, coats, blankets, pillows, gloves, hats, dental supplies, and though not able to provide full parties, let them know we care! These successes could not be achieved without support from our generous benefactors. Please know that your donation does make a genuine difference in the lives of many children!
The Brigade’s plan for 2025 is to continue researching grant opportunites, and we remain committed to supporting the youth experiencing homelessness living at Fosters’ Home in Stephenville Texas as well as the SOAR (Safety, Ownership, Advancement, Responsibility) House. This program is designed for young adults from ages 18-22, who have aged out of foster care and need a base of support beneath them as they transition to life on their own. This independent living program is ideally suited to Stephenville, which offers a junior college, a university, and many great employment opportunities.