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In celebration of Au Pair in America\u2019s 40th birthday in 2026<\/strong>, our April cluster meeting was a festive birthday-themed gathering. We marked the occasion with fun activities, including bingo and a team game where participants competed to name as many U.S. states as possible. Everyone enjoyed cupcakes as part of the celebration.<\/p>\n

In addition to the festivities, we also completed a meaningful service project. Each participant brought supplies to assemble birthday bags for donation to a local food pantry. The bags included cake mix, frosting, candles, and other party essentials\u2014helping ensure that families in the community can celebrate special moments together.<\/p>\n

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