Encourage Youth on Their Birthdays

BIRTHDAYS

Many youths have never had a celebration for their birthday. Your gift bag will demonstrate to them that someone in the community values & believes in them.  Your kindness will make their day special and boost the self esteem.

BIRTHDAY BAGS – include a journal (cannot be spiral-wire bound), one pair of socks, and one activity such as an origami book, sketch book, colored pencils, washable markers or drawing pencils.

And ONE additional gift:

1. 1. 1. UNO or other card game
      2. or Nerf Over the door basketball hoop (the ones that are about $7 at Walmart)
      3. or cosmetic bag with lip gloss or face powder or eye shadow

Each gift bag is valued at about about $15-20 and are general in nature to keep items fair and to not create anxiety of favoritism between youth.