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In honor of Martin Luther King Junior’s birthday, help kids in our community celebrate their birthday! Most kids look forward to their birthday all year. However, for the more than 2,000 children in foster care in Milwaukee County, and hundreds of families struggling with addiction, birthdays are often forgotten. In times of upheaval, your family can spread joy to other kids on their birthdays by donating kits filled with everything they need to celebrate their special day.
All birthday kits will be distributed by Meta House and Kids Matter Inc.
Activities
Go shopping with your kids! Pick a theme and pack a birthday bag with the necessary party supplies: cake mix, frosting, party decor, a party hat, a funny birthday card, and a small gift. We’ll send you a complete list of supplies and suggestions following registration.
Impact
Kids will learn how to help support other kids going through a difficult time. They will gain an understanding of how a small act of giving can have a big impact.
When & Where
Drop off completed birthday kits anytime between Jan. 15-31 at a KIC leader home in Bayside, Lannon, Waukesha, or Whitefish Bay. Addresses will be provided following registration.
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 50 kits
Age: All ages
Cost: $20-25 per birthday bag
Questions: If you have any questions, contact maria@kicmke.org.
Cancellations: Please email maria@kicmke.org if you are no longer able to participate.
Our Partner
Kids Matter Inc.: Kids Matter is an organization that supports kinship and foster children. Nearly 100 children in Milwaukee County are removed from their homes each month because they are deemed unsafe, according to Children’s Wisconsin. Kids Matter Inc. believes that every child needs someone in their corner. Through staff and volunteers, Kids Matter makes sure that children and their foster families get the support they need. Learn more about Kids Matter Inc. on their website.
Meta House: Meta House is working to end the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families through residential, outpatient, and recovery community programs. Their programs go beyond helping women achieve lasting sobriety but also work to strengthen family bonds, increase parental involvement, and support the physical and emotional needs of children. Learn more about Meta House on their website.