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What is The Confetti Foundation? 

The Confetti Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supplies themed birthday party kits to children who are spending their birthday in a hospital, pediatric oncology clinic, or hospice facility.
Each box brings color, joy, and celebration into a hospital room — because every child deserves to be celebrated, no matter where they are.

I need volunteer hours. how can I earn them?

We currently offer virtual volunteer opportunities and are happy to sign off on school-required hours!

Here’s how you can help:

Please provide your school’s filled-out volunteer form with a self-addressed stamped envelope for us to sign off on the hours. Learn more HERE

How did it start?  

The Confetti Foundation was founded by Stephanie Frazier Grimm in 2014, after seeing how often children spent their birthdays in hospitals without a true celebration.
Stephanie’s mission: to make sure every hospitalized child feels special and celebrated — because celebration is powerful medicine.
Today, we’re proud to be the only nonprofit dedicated solely to providing birthday parties for hospitalized children.

How does it work? 

Thanks to an incredible network of volunteers, The Confetti Foundation collects party supplies, assembles themed kits, and sends them to participating hospitals nationwide.

As of October 1, 2025, we’ve celebrated 21,695 birthdays in 76 active hospitals (and over 450 hospitals since we began)!
Each party reminds a child — and their family — that they are not alone.

What is inside the box? 

Each birthday box is hand-packaged with love and includes everything for a complete celebration:
🎈 Themed decorations
🎂 Party banner
🎨 Fun activities & toys
🥳 Plates, cups, and utensils

With over 100 unique themes, every child’s birthday feels one-of-a-kind.  

What does it cost to produce a party box? 

Each box costs about $50 to create and ship — covering all supplies and packaging.

That means a $50 donation = one hospital birthday party for a child who might not otherwise get to celebrate. Donate HERE!

 How can a hospital participate? 

Our party boxes are available to:

  • Children’s hospitals

  • Outpatient pediatric oncology clinics

  • Pediatric hospice facilities

❤️ Hospitals must have a Child Life Services department to participate.
To get started, reach out to us  here.
 

What does it cost to add a new hospital?

We supply a year’s worth of birthday boxes (up to 60) for each new hospital.
That’s a $3,500 commitment — which means every $3,000 raised opens the door for one more hospital to join the celebration! Sponsor a hospital HERE

 Why does it have to be wooden utensils, not plastic? 

When Stephanie began the foundation, she noticed that families in hospitals already used plastic utensils every day. Wooden utensils felt more special — a small but meaningful detail that makes the celebration stand out.

Where are you located? 

We’re proudly headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island.
📦 Shipping Address:
212 Old Airport Rd
Middletown, RI 02842

What are The Confetti Foundations’ goals? 

Our YEARLY goal is to:
🎉 Supply 3,000 birthday boxes annually
🎈 Partner with hospitals, clinics, and hospice facilities in all 50 states
🤝 Continue building communities that believe every child deserves to be celebrated

We’re currently seeking hospital partners in:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Together, we can make sure no child misses a birthday celebration!

What are your social media handles? 

We LOVE to be social! Shout us from the rooftops here: 

  • Twitter is @Confettitoss 

  • Instagram is @ConfettiFoundation 

  • Facebook is @ConfettiFoundation 

What is a “birthday fairy” or  a  "birthday hero"? 

A Birthday Fairy or Birthday Hero was a special volunteer who connected local hospitals with The Confetti Foundation. These incredible volunteers hand-delivered birthday boxes, organized fundraisers, and spread awareness in their communities.

At this time, we have discontinued the Birthday Fairy/Hero program and are not accepting new volunteers for it.
We’re so grateful for everyone who has served as a Birthday Fairy/Hero — your legacy continues to inspire joy in hospital rooms nationwide!

I am a Girl Scout/Boy Scout Troop LEADER. how can I get my group involved?  

We love it when kids want to give back! While hospital regulations prevent groups from packing or delivering boxes directly, there are plenty of ways for Scouts to make a big impact:

  • 💌 Make handmade birthday cards for hospitalized children

  • 🎨 Craft DIY birthday banners to include in our boxes

  • 🎁 Collect birthday party supplies and mail/drop them to our headquarters

  • 📚 Collect NEW books and mail/drop them to our headquarters

  • 💕Make Friendship Bracelets to include in our boxes

All collected items must be sent to our HQ (not hospitals) to ensure safety and uniformity. Learn more HERE

I want my donation to go to a specific hospital, can it?

Yes! If you’d like your donation (party supplies or monetary) to go to a specific hospital on our participating list, we can allocate it there.

A few things to know:

  • Each hospital receives about five boxes per month, as needed.

  • Hospitals request boxes when they run low (we don’t automatically send them due to their limited storage).

  • All donations must be sent to our Rhode Island HQ, where they are screened and packed to ensure every child receives the same quality experience.

💡 Tip: It’s often best not to specify a hospital — this allows us to send boxes where they’re most needed.

Who is the founder? 

The Confetti Foundation was founded in January 2014, by Stephanie Frazier Grimm.  Stephanie is the owner of  Couture Parties, a wedding and event planning and design company as well as Frazier’s Disposal Service, a roll-off dumpster company serving Newport, RI. More information about the team can be found  here

How is the foundation funded? 

The Confetti Foundation is funded entirely through:

  • 💛 Private donations

  • 🤝 Corporate sponsorships and partnerships

  • 🎉 Fundraising events and team-building activities

  • 🛍️ Small business collaborations

100% of donations directly support the creation, packaging, and shipping of birthday party boxes.
There are so many ways to give — explore them here

I am a business that wants to donate products to put in the BOXES. how do i get involved?

We love partnering with companies that want to make a difference! Corporate product donations help make each birthday box feel even more special.

Each themed box includes essentials (like decorations and tableware), but we also love adding an extra surprise gift that matches the theme — like a princess book or sports bag!

✨ Please note:

  • We cannot accept edible products.

  • We’re proud to be PR-friendly and love celebrating our partners’ generosity!

Interested? Contact us to learn how your business can be part of the confetti magic. 

How can people volunteer? 

There are so many ways to spread birthday joy! (Please note: we cannot sign off for court-ordered volunteer hours.)

Here are a few ways to help:

  • 🎈 Host a party supply drive — gather items from friends and family (see our official wish list)

  • 💵 Make a donation — every $50 funds one child’s hospital birthday party. Donate

  • 🍪 Organize a fundraiser — bake sales, marathons, dress-down days, and more!

  • 🎨 Craft DIY birthday banners — download our templates HERE.

Every act of kindness — big or small — helps us celebrate children who need it most.

Even if you can’t volunteer in person, your support helps us continue to deliver joy to thousands of hospitalized children each year! Read our complete guide to volunteering here


Together, we’re proving that birthdays still matter, even in the toughest places.