As The Thoughts & Gifts Project’s unique mission of providing free birthday gifts to underserved youth, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and seniors comes to a close, we want to thank all of you for your tremendous support and generosity over the years.

When we opened our doors in June 2018, some people were unsure how the concept would work, while others immediately embraced the vision and became advocates for our mission. As TAG grew, we formed partnerships with individuals, service organizations, care providers, businesses, and community groups that helped move our mission forward.

What began as a simple idea, that everyone deserves to be celebrated on their birthday, grew into so much more. With the support of our donors, volunteers, and community, we provided birthday gifts to 3,434 individuals because others shared our belief that birthdays matter.

We participated in countless community events, hosted special giveaways to kick off summer and encourage family time during the holidays, created a memorable fundraiser through A Very Merry UnBirthday Party, held an annual friendly gift drive competition, introduced a business challenge through our Share the Joy Campaign, and accomplished so much more as an all-volunteer nonprofit.

Through it all, we remained focused on our belief that people should feel seen, valued, and celebrated on their special day. For us, the true impact was never the gift itself. It was the reminder that someone took the time to remember them. That simple act can boost self-worth, reduce feelings of isolation, reinforce a sense of belonging, and remind people that they matter.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible people who believed in our mission. To our volunteers who donated their time to cover our storefront, shop for gifts, manage inventory, deliver birthday bags, serve on the board and committees, staff events, and handle the countless tasks involved in running a nonprofit, thank you. To our donors who generously provided financial and in-kind support, thank you. To our community partners who trusted us and helped connect us with those we served, thank you. To everyone who helped us make a difference, thank you.

As we say goodbye, we are filled with gratitude for all that we accomplished together. Thank you for believing in this mission, supporting our work, and helping us create a community where birthdays were celebrated and people felt remembered. In doing so, you helped remind everyone we supported that they were valued, important, and not forgotten.

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