Tag: Gift Bank

Thank You from YWCA Tampa Bay

May 14th, 2012

We love giving out Gift Banks to hospitals, shelters and other programs and  facilities all over the country – including those in our own “backyard” of the Florida. We take great pride in knowing that our Gift Banks are providing many children with the opportunity to smile, even through any difficult circumstances they may be [...]

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Kids Wish Network sparks giving

December 7th, 2010

The Kids Wish Network is delivering some extra treats this Christmas season. The national organization is giving $500,000 worth of toys and gifts to local charities such as homeless shelters and children’s advocacy programs. Charities like Metropolitan Ministries, Solve of West Pasco and Easter Seals lined up Saturday and Sunday to collect the holiday cheer [...]

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From the Desk of Barbara Askin…..

October 11th, 2009

OMG! I am so excited to announce that Kids Wish Network has been chosen as the Charity of Choice for CSX! Kids Wish will literally be “Santa’s little helper” while participating in The Santa Train event, and it’s such an honor! The Santa Train is an annual event that goes through the Appalachian Mountains where [...]

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Giving versus Receiving

September 10th, 2009

I am so excited to be part of the local gift bank program that we do here at Kids Wish Network. This is my second Holiday Season that I am preparing for with local facilities that house homeless and abused children. The need for toys and items for them is tremendous this year and Kids [...]

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Heart Warming

August 30th, 2009

This morning when I came in it was business as usual. I said good morning to everyone and sat down in my office to begin my day. As I worked through my pile of surveys, emails, etc. I came across one of the most heart warming surveys yet. We recently gave a gift bank to [...]

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Working Together to Bring Joy to Hundreds of Children

August 2nd, 2009

I just got a phone call from a gentleman in TN. It was such a joy to speak with him about our Hero and Gift Bank programs! You could just hear the excitement in his voice and he couldn’t wait to join!! It really is a great feeling when you connect with other people across [...]

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103,672 kids helped this last fiscal year through our many programs and services.

Our Mission

Kids Wish Network is an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. Kids Wish Network assists children and their families through several key programs.