WISHING WELL, INC.

WHO CAN HELP

Grant Makers • Foundations • Corporations • Business Leaders • Community Leaders • Local Retailers • Food Services • Drug/Pharmacy Stores • Community Stores • Faith Based Organizations • Healthcare Institutions • Community Groups • Colleges and Universities • Interns • Caring Adults • Youth Advocates • Volunteers

Fundraising is at the heart of every nonprofit organization. It is the source from which we draw on to provide services to those who otherwise could not make it without our help.  Thank you for your generous acts of giving that enables us to change lives.

There are many ways that you can help:

Donate

There are numerous ways to make donations:  (a) send a monetary gift in memory of a loved one; (b) include Wishing Well in your will and/or as a beneficiary on your retirement plan, insurance policy or financial account; (c) donate and/or ask others to donate items on our wish list.

Sponsorship

Various levels of sponsorships are available, for example, help us bring awareness at fundraising events; homeless veterans’ hygiene kits; homeless veteran’s winter supply (sleeping bag, food, etc.); and transportation.  Contact us to hear many more items that you can sponsor.

Corporate and All-Star Involvement

Begin an office campaign and match employee contributions.  Become a corporate donor.  All-Star packages are also available.  

Join our Friends for Cause Spare Change? Campaign and the 365 Club Campaign

Help us to raise funds by collecting spare change in your household and donating it to Wishing Well.  You can also promote the campaign to friends, neighbors and co-workers by (a) asking them to do the same; (b) issuing pass-along Spare Change? Campaign cards; and (c) posting a promotional sign in your front yard.  The idea behind Spare Change? is that when given the opportunity, friends will gladly give their spare change to support a worthy cause.  Scroll over the Get Involved navigation button to the left for more information on the Spare Change? and The 365 Club campaigns.

Volunteer

Volunteering for a worthy cause is both honoring and gratifying.  We ask you to volunteer at Wishing Well fundraising and other events.  These may include car wash; food and clothes drive; walkathon or other sports activities; Stand Down (a 1-4 day veteran relief event); soup kitchen; benefit dinner/gala; activities that require skilled labor; and others.  Help us spread the word by promoting this great cause.

IN MY STEPS

We welcome stories from veterans who have recovered from homelessness and/or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and other challenges.  We also encourage family members to share their experiences.  An account of how you overcame will help to inspire and give hope to others. We may also offer you opportunities to motivate others by speaking at Wishing Well workshops or other functions.


WISH LIST

"I wish" is a term used by people from all walks of life. It is an expression of a desire for something better. Wellness in our scope involves one’s overall well-being and is defined broadly under our dimension of wellness. Those we serve make wishes everyday; albeit nothing extravagant, but simply those basic necessities for daily survival. Help us to grant their wishes by donating any of the following items.

To qualify for donation, items such as food, first aid and personal supplies must have original manufacturer packaging and seals.  Items requiring tax deductible receipts must be in good or better condition.

·         Monetary Donations

·         Nonperishable Foods (including water)

·         Clothes for All Ages (clothes, shoes, thermals, coats, socks, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.)

·         Blankets and Sleeping Bags (insulated sleeping bags are best for inclement weather)

·         Rain Coats

·         Duffle Bags

·         Personal Hygiene Supplies (personal size deodorant, toothpaste/brush, soap/bodywash, shampoo, feminine, etc.)

·         Towels and Washcloths

·         Toilet Paper, Paper Towels

·         Flashlights (preferably wind-up that don’t require batteries)

·         Portable Radios

·         First Aid Supplies (band aid, anti-fungal, etc.)

·         Gift Certificates (Burger King, McDonald’s, KFC, etc.)

·         Computers, Printers and Accessories

·         Televisions, DVDs, Games and Electronics

·         Office and Home Furnishings

·         Automobiles

·         Employment