Birthdays

The First Tuesdays of the month at the Family Shelter are full of laughter, surprises, and unique activities. Tuesday nights are family night where families are able to have time tasked with creating memories and doing something fun together. The first Tuesday of each month, however, is set aside to celebrate all the youth birthdays of the previous month and all families are always invited to come and participate. For Previous celebrations there have been puppies and puppy chow, kids making their own unique Italian cream sodas, personalized cupcakes, games, and always a story. This month's celebration was yet again another success. The children, along with their parents, were all able to make their own chocolate covered bananas with nuts, sprinkles, and coconut. Without the help of our some of our great volunteers, Kathie and Katherine, the celebration for the kids would not be what it is. Katie always comes prepared with her family with fun activities and goodies for the kids and Katherine pours love into the kids and brings her favorite books to share with all. It is truly a special night for the kids whose birthday is being celebrated. There are usually about 25 clients, staff, and volunteers to celebrate with and sing happy birthday. The kids love all the attention they get as they blow out their candles and open presents; the attention they so much deserve. Thank you to all the volunteers and financial supporters!
I bet one of your best memories when you were little was at one of your birthday parties being surrounded by people who care about you. If your family had no means to give you a party you would be without that memory. If you want to help out for the next youth birthday celebration in July for the Family Shelter to continue making great memories for the kids with your creative ideas and servant heart shoot me an email or call me. Brian 970-231-8827/beggers84@gmail.com.