💙⭐ The magic of wish granting really comes from our local community partners, bringing wishes to life for children across all the counties we serve! This week, we were grateful to once again accept a $10,000 grant from The Antone E. & Marie F. Raymus Foundation! With a legacy of community impact and a heart for Manteca and San Joaquin County, the Raymus Foundation is helping us grant more wishes for local wish kids!
Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
Non-profit Organizations
Sacramento, California 1,738 followers
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
About us
Make-A-Wish® grants the heartfelt wishes of children battling critical illnesses. A wish becomes a rallying point for themselves, their families, and friends. Research shows that children who have wishes granted build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight. In short, a wish delivers hope when it is needed the most. Make-A-Wish was inspired by a 7-year-old boy named Chris Greicius, who wanted to be a law enforcement officer. His wish set in motion a phenomenon that would create an unprecedented kind of charity that grants wishes to children battling critical illnesses every 34 minutes nationwide. Three years after Chris’ wish inspired the formation of the charity, the local chapter which now spans across 45 counties in Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada was founded in 1983. Since then, more than 8500 wishes have been granted to children in our communities. With the help of generous donors, community supporters and dedicated volunteers in all of our regions, our chapter is on track to grant more than 400 wishes this year, or one every 20 hours. The vision of Make-A-Wish is to grant the wish of every eligible child to bring hope, strength, and joy to them when they most need it and to give them a lifetime of happy memories. Wishes are more than just a nice thing to have – they are a need to have for a child battling a critical illness. Having the ability to grant wishes is truly transformational. This is what the power of a wish is all about.
- Website
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http://wish.org/canv
External link for Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- granting wishes, children, family support, inspiration, hope, joy, and wishes
Locations
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Primary
2800 Club Center Drive
Sacramento, California 95835, US
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1 E Liberty Street Ste. 600
Reno, NV 89501, US
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351 W Cromwell Ave
Suite 112-A
Fresno, California 93711, US
Employees at Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada
Updates
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🌟 **Volunteering with Make-A-Wish: A Journey of Hope and Joy** 🌟 Becoming a volunteer at Make-A-Wish can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a lifetime. Every moment spent with incredible children and their families is a reminder of the power of hope and the human spirit. Watching a child's face light up as their wish comes true is indescribable, and memorable Volunteering isn't just about giving time; it's about being part of something much bigger. It's about helping to create moments of pure joy and hope during challenging times. The bonds formed, the stories shared, and the memories made are priceless. If you're looking for a way to make a difference, consider joining our amazing community of volunteers at Make-A-Wish. Together, we can help turn dreams into reality, one wish at a time. #MakeAWish #Volunteer #Community
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⛳️ The Capital Cup is more than just a golf tournament—it's a powerful force for good in our community. Each year, this "Ryder Cup" style event unites the Sacramento Region in support of causes that matter most. This year, we're proud to have our Board Member, Chris Barr, taking the lead and sharing why he's not just playing golf, but playing to grant life-changing wishes through Make-A-Wish. 🌟 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g6cSYNbH Chris’s dedication goes beyond the greens; it's about bringing hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses. His story is a testament to the impact we can all make when we come together. 🎥 Watch the video to hear from Chris and see how your support can turn dreams into reality. Let's rally behind this incredible cause and make this year's Capital Cup the best one yet! #CapitalCup #MakeAWish #HopeAndJoy
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Board Member and Treasurer, Chris Barr swings in again as a ⛳️🏌♂️ Cap Cup player presented by DCA Partners with L5 Investments as the presenting sponsor once again! Chris aims to raise funds to grant 3 Wishes in 3 Weeks 🌟🌟🌟 Please join us in sharing and supporting his goal to provide HOPE, JOY and Healing 💙
Please support Make-A-Wish: 3 Wishes - 3 Weeks I am on a mission to raise $21,000 by Friday, September 13th to grant three wishes for three very deserving children who have waited far too long to have his/her wish granted. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/g6cSYNbH Thank you for your support! #MakeAWish #CapCup #DonateToday
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Thank you to Brent Andrews and the InterState Oil Company family! This event continues to surge beyond imagination🥇 As Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada continues to grant more wishes because of events like yours we are able to bring hope and healing to more kids and their families in the region. Thanks for making a local difference! 💙💙
We’re thrilled to share that our Swing for the Wish event at Topgolf Roseville raised an incredible amount of $169,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! Crushing our goal of $150,000! This amazing contribution will help grant countless wishes for children in need. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful cause. Together, we’re making dreams come true! #SwingForTheWish #MakeAWish #TopgolfRoseville #MakingWishesComeTrue
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Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada reposted this
Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada is excited to welcome two incredible new team members, Melanie Flood, Director of Development and Leah M., Business Administrator! Both join us with significant experience in mission-driven work and business. Their passion and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to create life-changing wishes for children in our community. #welcome #OneTeam #MakeAWish
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It's official! We are thrilled Make-A-Wish America once again secured one of the top spots in the Morning Consult's 2024 Most Trusted Nonprofits report! This year’s report also includes rankings by generation and gender, and #MakeAWish was named the most trusted nonprofit by Gen. Z! 💙⭐
Just Released: The Morning Consult Most Trusted Nonprofits in the U.S. for 2024. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital tops the list for Americans overall while Make-A-Wish America is most trusted for Gen Z. Full report available through MC Pro at: https://lnkd.in/eGgUx68p. Top 5: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Make-A-Wish America American Heart Association American Red Cross Special Olympics #nonprofits #mosttrustedbrands #trust #data
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This year, our unstoppable team at Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada made dreams come true by granting an astounding 180 Wishes! Imagine the thrill of the Daytona 500, the enchantment of Disney Destinations, the excitement of receiving Titelist Golf Clubs, meeting The Flash, experiencing Wrestlemania, exploring Mark Rober's Crunch Lab, celebrating Quinceañeras, enjoying family vacations, and indulging in shopping sprees—and that's just the beginning! The power and magic of a wish are truly incredible, fueled by everyone's imagination and unwavering support. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helps make wishes happen each and every day. Together, we're creating moments of pure joy and lasting memories!
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As we continue our mission to bring hope, strength and joy to every eligible child, we're excited to invite you to join us in granting more wishes during Summer of Wishes! Summer is a time of adventure, relaxation and creating cherished memories with family and friends. Unfortunately, for children facing critical illnesses and their families, summer can be a challenging time filled with hospital visits, cautious isolation and continuous medical treatments. This summer we invite you to support our special campaign aimed at granting 100 additional wishes between now and August 31st. Whether it's a trip to their favorite theme park, revamping their backyard, meeting their idol, or experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, your support will have a profound impact on wish children this summer, creating better health outcomes and restoring the joy of a childhood summer. Visit mawcanv.com/summerofwishes today and help create brighter days ahead for wish kids this summer!
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We're #hiring a new Director of Fundraising Development in Sacramento, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.