How Dick Van Dyke Wants You To Celebrate His 100th Birthday
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- Dick Van Dyke, turning 100 on December 13, 2025, encourages fans to celebrate his milestone by donating to The Midnight Mission, a Los Angeles nonprofit he has supported for decades.
- The Midnight Mission provides meals, shelter, recovery resources, and long-term support for people experiencing homelessness.
- Fans can contribute any amount and leave birthday messages, honoring Van Dyke’s legacy of generosity in a way that reflects his lifelong commitment to helping others.
Dick Van Dyke‘s 100th birthday is approaching on December 13, 2025, and many longtime fans are wondering how they can celebrate alongside the star. While there are plenty of ways you can celebrate Van Dyke’s work, both in real life and on your couch, the star himself has encouraged fans who want to honor his birthday to do by making a donation to the charity he supports, The Midnight Mission.
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For decades, Van Dyke has supported The Midnight Mission, a nonprofit based in Skid Row, Los Angeles, serving the local community since 1914. He has visited their campus, served meals, appeared at events, and used his voice to raise awareness of the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. So, as he turns 100, he is encouraging fans to honor his birthday by donating to the organization that has long held his heart, as shared by his official Instagram page and the organization’s official Instagram page.
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The Midnight Mission asks fans to celebrate Van Dyke’s legacy of generosity by helping provide meals, shelter, recovery resources, and long-term support for thousands of people in Los Angeles. The fundraiser offers several suggested donation levels, each inspired by moments from his career. A Step in Time Supporter gift of $100 helps provide warm meals and a safe holiday experience for families seeking stability.
A Legacy of Laughter Champion gift of $1,000 supports a full day of meals, shelter and wrap-around care for more than one hundred neighbors. A 100 Years of Kindness Advocate gift of $10,000 funds emergency shelter, case management and recovery programs for people working to rebuild their lives. Donors can also choose any amount they like, large or small, knowing every contribution supports real services.
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The campaign page includes a section for birthday messages, and fans have already begun filling it with notes. It is an unusually down-to-earth way to celebrate a 100th birthday, but it fits Van Dyke perfectly. Donate here!
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