Over the next few weeks, children across the country will be heading back to school. Most of them are excited for their new beginnings – new teachers, new friends, new clothes, perhaps even a new school! It’s an empowering feeling to have a fresh new start, a chance to make it right this time and [...]
I don’t need to tell you that books are important, but have you ever stopped to ponder why they’re important? Books expand our vocabulary and show us new ways of using existing words we already know. They’re entertaining and stimulate our imaginations. Not only do they improve our attention span, raise our spirits and open [...]
The Orb Factory, a Canadian based company, manufactures the most adorable craft kits! They have caught our keen eyes here at Kids Wish, where we are always looking out for the most fun, creative and high quality toys and gifts to give the many, many brave children we serve through our programs. The wonderful people [...]
We just received an anonymous donation here at Kids Wish Network! While we receive plenty of anonymous donations, this one touched my heart because it came from two children. Their letter read that they had searched the internet to determine what charity they would want to make a donation to. They came across Kids Wish [...]
Lots of people think that we only grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses when, in fact, we have some fantastic programs that benefit infants as well. Our Gift Banks and Kids Wish Network On Tour are two programs where we are able to give gifts of clothing and other necessities to infants and [...]
When I tell people that I work for Kids Wish Network, I usually get asked the same set of questions. What exactly do you do? How do children qualify to have a wish granted? What are some of the wishes you’ve done? Do you get to meet the kids? You might think that since I [...]
Working for a charity, donations mean a lot to us. Without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. When we get a large, unexpected donation, watch out! Smiles and cheers galore around the office! A few weeks back we got notice that we would get a donation of baby mattresses – 6 [...]
I’d just like to welcome Jill, our new internet researcher. She’s getting some really great information for our wish funding specialists and is well on her way to becoming a real “Development Diva”! We’re glad to have you, Jill! Welcome to the team! Melissa Development Department
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