Who we are
We are a 501c3 nonprofit in Kansas City, MO. We are the only local nonprofit in Kansas City metro with a mission for all children to be celebrated on their birthdays!
What we do
We partner with local social service agencies to identify families who have children with an upcoming birthday. Through our program, underrepresented families are empowered to shop with dignity in the Birthday Market for their children's gifts, books, birthday cards, and sweet treats!
Want to learn about how Birthday Connections works?
3 key things about Birthday Connections
​Choice
Families are empowered to celebrate their children’s birthdays with the dignity to choose gifts and plan their celebration.
Respect
We honor families’ privacy and dignity by working through partner agencies, ensuring support feels like a celebration.ant for their children.
Strengthen
Families have the opportunity to strengthen bonds when they celebrate together!
**All families are served regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.​​
Thank you to our growing list of partners and agencies!
Birthday Connections supports diversity across all lines of difference, including age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, sex, race, range of ability, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression.