Making birthdays
feel special.
Cakes & Candles Project provides free birthday cakes through partnerships with shelters, residential programs, foster care services, and community organizations across Oakland County.
A cake may seem small. Feeling celebrated is not.
We bring together volunteer bakers and trusted program staff to make birthdays feel thoughtful, personal, and cared for.
For organizations
Submit birthday requests through a simple form or create a recurring process that works for your program.
Request or PartnerFor volunteers
Claim a cake, ask for help with supplies or delivery, and create something meaningful without pressure to be perfect.
VolunteerMade with care, delivered with love.
A love of baking became a way to help others feel remembered.
Cakes & Candles Project was started by Julia Fidler, a student at Oakland University who has always loved baking and being involved in her community. What began as one idea has grown into a volunteer-powered project serving local programs throughout Oakland County.