Give the Gift of a Celebration
General donations help make The Happy Birthday Program possible. Your support makes us provide thoughtful, personalized birthday celebrations for children in the Greater Moncton Area whose families are experiencing financial hardship.
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From gifts and party supplies to the many little details that make a birthday feel special, every contribution helps us create celebrations that remind children they are seen, valued and worth celebrating.Â
Monetary Donations
Help make The Happy Birthday Program possible. Financial donations support birthday celebrations as well as the day-to-day costs of running and growing the program, allowing us to help more children in our community.
Please note: The Happy Birthday Program is not a registered charity and is unable to issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes.
Shop Our Amazon Wishlist
Shop our Amazon Wishlist for gifts, birthday supplies and other items we regularly need. Your purchase can be sent directly to the program.
Ways to Help
Sponsor a Birthday
Make your support personal by sponsoring a specific child's birthday. Sponsors are matched with a child and shop according to their individual interests, wishes and needs.Â
Donate Items Locally
Purchase new gifts, party supplies or other needed items and arrange a local drop-off with The Happy Birthday Program in the Greater Moncton Area.
Most Needed Items
Our most-needed items change throughout the year based on upcoming birthdays and current program needs. Donations of new, unused items help us fill gaps, prepare for future birthday matches and make each celebration feel personal.
Gifts & Toys
LEGO and building sets, dolls and accessories, cars and vehicles, arts and crafts, puzzles and games, sensory toys, outdoor toys, books
Birthday & Party Supplies
Birthday candles, balloons, banners, tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, themed decorations, cake mix, frosting, disposable cake pans
Practical Items
Backpacks, lunch bags, blankets, pajamas, clothing basics, personal care items
All donated items must be new and unused.
Teen Gifts
Headphones, water bottles, journals and art supplies, sports items, room decor, beauty/self care items, squishies, gift cards
Gift Wrapping
Gift bags in various sizes, wrapping paper, tissue paper, bows and ribbon, tape
Important Donation Information
Donation Guidelines
We gratefully accept new, unused items in their original packaging. For hygiene and safety reasons, we are unable to accept used toys, clothing or opening and expired food items. Local donations can be arranged directly with The Happy Birthday Program
Donation Stewardship
General item donations are prioritized for upcoming birthday celebrations. If an item cannot be appropriately matched with a child within approximately six months, it may be used to support another local community initiative, such as back-to-school drives, community pantries or other community programs where it can be put to good use.Â
Tax Receipts
The Happy Birthday Program is a grassroots community program and is not a registered charity. We are therefore unable to issue official charitable donation receipts for monetary or in-kind donations.Â