Cakes and Candles
Because every child deserves to be celebrated on their birthday

We are currently raising support for Cakes and Candles, a giving initiative that creates meaningful birthday celebrations for children living in group homes and care communities.

For many of these children, birthdays can pass with little or no recognition. Cakes and Candles exists to change that. Through group birthday celebrations filled with cake, candles, singing, gifts, and joy, we want every child to experience the simple but powerful message: Today is your day. You matter.

Cakes and Candles in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

In January 2026, we launched Cakes and Candles SMA at Casa Hogar Corazón Valiente, where our work in San Miguel de Allende first took root. There are 28 girls living there full time. This became the blueprint for expanding Cakes and Candles into more communities.

In February 2026, we expanded to Casa Hogar Mexiquito, home to 8 boys living there full time.

We expect to continue expanding into additional communities in the coming months, but we need your help to do so.

Our Immediate Goal

We are raising $4,000 through this fundraiser to support the next several months of Cakes and Candles.

For these 36 children, your support will help provide:

• On-site birthday parties
• Birthday gifts specially chosen from each child’s wishlist
• Individual birthday cakes and cupcakes for the other children
• Piñatas, pizza, drinks, and decorations

Every child receives something personal, meaningful, and chosen with them in mind.

How You Can Give

• Make a monetary donation directly through GiveButter
• Host a fundraiser at your home or business
• Volunteer to help coordinate fundraisers
• Donate items for our silent auctions

These donations and fundraisers allow us to direct support where it is needed most so children receive exactly what they asked for, and what they need most, joy.

Transparency on Giving

We are not a nonprofit. No one receives a salary. Every person involved is a volunteer.

The money raised goes toward the gifts, celebrations, and moments that mean so much to these children.

Your generosity and your time make this possible.

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Together, we can make birthdays unforgettable for children who deserve to be remembered.

With gratitude,
Nechelle and Tony

Our Core Team: Jen Fisk, Ana Maria Robles, Enrique Garcia, Don and Georgette Williams, Linda Suggs, Dax Parry, Hilary Long, Kim Lee, and many more volunteers...

About Project Remembered

Project Remembered is a global giving initiative focused on holidays, birthdays, and the moments that shape a child’s heart.

Since 2007, my husband Tony and I have gathered friends and family to give to children wherever we are in the world. What began as simple acts of kindness grew over time into a larger movement of people who believe every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and remembered.

For years, much of this giving centered around the holidays. This past season, we began calling that effort Project Holiday Giving as a way to describe what so many people had already become part of. As the impact continued to grow beyond the holiday season, it became clear this was something bigger.

That is how Project Remembered was born, a year-round mission to ensure no child is forgotten on the days that matter most.

Project Remembered is built around two initiatives:

Wrapped in Love
Our holiday giving initiative, providing new coats, clothing, shoes, blankets, toys, and festive celebrations so children feel cared for during the holiday season.

Cakes and Candles
Our birthday giving initiative, creating celebrations that make each child feel seen, celebrated, and deeply remembered.

Project Remembered: Cakes and Candles

A monthly birthday giving initiative for children who deserve to feel remembered.

Team Members