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Inspired by an article profiling a young girl in the foster care system who burst into tears upon receiving her first birthday cake, Cake4Kids founder Libby Gruender recognized that such a simple gesture could have a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged children. In 2010, Cake4Kids launched as a grassroots effort in Sunnyvale, CA, with a handful of volunteers baking 13 cakes for a few agencies that support youth. Today, the organization encompasses hundreds of volunteers, serves over 400 social service agencies, and provides over 3,000 custom, homemade cakes or sweets for at-risk kids on an annual basis. While a birthday cake may seem like a simple gesture to many, each baked good serves as a sweet reminder to the children and youth in the US foster care system that they are seen, cherished, and not forgotten.
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