One Simple Wish

Contacted this non profit a few times after acquiring our 2 foster girls unexpectedly in January of 2024. We've had several case worker follow.up.on our behalf as per this non profits request and gave had zero communication back sadly. We are now transitioning from reunification to.adoption / permanency and are extremely disappointed we have yet to hear back

OSW has granted several wishes I've submitted on behalf of children in foster care. Their CEO is one of the kindest humans I've ever met, and genuinely believes in her mission. Her salary is modest for all the years of hard work and emotions she's devoted to OSW. I mention this because it's an important factor for many donors looking for the right nonprofit to support. One Simple Wish is an incredible nonprofit and I'm honored to partner with them on behalf of the children I serve! -Alison Spalding, CEO, Fostering Kindness

This organization does so much for the foster community! They do such amazing work; that’s beneficial to everyone.

One Simple Wish is a great non profit to volunteer with. Love helping out at "wish parties", and bringing joy and happiness to those who need it.

I am proud to work with One Simple Wish and see firsthand the entire team's dedication to making a difference in the community. The team's passion for helping others is truly inspiring, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful cause.

Absolutely amazing experiences with OSW- every time. I work directly with children and families involved in child protective and foster care cases. OSW has brightened the lives of many children, parents and caregivers served by fulfilling both basic /essential needs, and long awaited wants and wishes. The team here is dedicated, passionate and efficient. I am forever grateful for OSW!!!

One Simple Wish is an awesome organization! I enjoy being part of a team that spreads love, hope and joy to foster youth every day!

A great organization who is dedicated to improving the lives of those in and out of foster care.

One Simple Wish is an incredible nonprofit organization that makes a profound impact on our community and our foster clients. By providing new gifts to kids in care, they bring joy and a sense of normalcy to children who have faced significant challenges. Their generosity and dedication help foster children feel valued and supported, enhancing their overall well-being. We are deeply grateful for the positive difference One Simple Wish continues to make in the lives of those we serve.

Love this organization! One Simple Wish provides great resources and items for young people directly affected by the foster care system, providing smiles and joy!

One Simple Wish is the best nonprofit organization in the world. The level of professionalism alone is just breathtaking. The website is also unique, and requesting wishes for the children is straightforward. They have granted over 200 wishes for our Trenton Housing Authority Families, including clothes, sneakers, furniture, gaming systems, etc. Our families wouldn't be able to function without the partnership of this fantastic organization. The name itself speaks volumes: "One Simple Wish."

OSW's team dedicates their hearts to spreading hope, joy, and love every single day! I'm so honored to be part of such an amazing organization with incredible people!

I really think they are a blessing and try but they also pick and chose whos worthy of the help and i guess im not so lucky. I was in a car accident and the think of us non profit was helping me to get assistance to make a big wish and at the last moment for some reason he changed his mind asking if i had a license and reassured him i did then asking about the car insurance like he was finding a reason not to help me and me geting my hopes up soon came the lies and excuses of not helping one simple wish told him and i that they do not do car wishes to where i find it odd because on there site and Instagram 5 hours after telling me they can not help me but go and help another young mom not just her but they helped many family's and many young people get cars new and repairs but flat out denying me help after the accident i was in a clearly in a bad place everything is falling apart my car my job school my house soon just really hurtful that there clearly bias and they contribute to the inequity of certin people im not asking for special treatment or puting down anyone of the young families that is geting help weather a new or repairs blame on them and i think they deserve it we all been tho so much in the system so nothing towards them in anyway . Its just hurts knowing that they are helping others for the exact same thing im asking for. The organization just contributes to the bias and inequity as to most others organization do there all the same make the rules the same for everyone and don't help one family but not the other be consistent with everyone and considerate of the feelings your saying no to

I've been following One Simple Wish for a few years and love granting wishes when able to. I just love their mission - the joy of helping young people get exactly what they want when they want it is something I'm always going to support. It's so important to have the dignity of choice!!

I can unequivocally say that 6 years later, the transparency, integrity and values of the One Simple WIsh team and partners still is as much front of mine in carrying their work than it was on day one. I Absolutely love being part of such an amazing organization where the impact is so direct and meaningful for each and every wish recipient.

I've just started working with One Simple Wish, but can tell you this team is just amazing! They do so much good and truly give their all for this mission. I love that I can be a part of it!

I work for another nonprofit and I truly can't say enough great things about One Simple Wish. When I tell others about the work OSW is doing they always say the same thing, "that is amazing!" It's honestly such a phenomenal organization and I hope they know the joy they bring to the kids and this world!

One Simple Wish has been an invaluable partner for our organization. They are always so friendly, kind, and open hearted to the needs of the youth we serve and the adults that have experience foster care as a youth. Without them, many of our members would have never experienced some of the amazing things they have, or have received some of the most incredible gifts from those that don't even know them. We know that OSW will always do what they can to support those who are experiencing foster care, or had experienced it, and helping them reach their dreams and goals. Thank you One Simple Wish for all you do, I cannot express how much you have meant to all of our members as well as us.

One Simple Wish provides so many experiences, gifts and essentials for children in our community. Kids who have previously had minimal opportunities to receive presents and pick out special toys have been given so many wonderful gifts from the donors who connect with the children in our program. To see a child light up with joy being given a special item is so heartwarming, especially since all of these children have had so many challenging life experiences in their short lives. We appreciate that we are able to be connected with such an amazing organization.

One Simple Wish has been an amazing resource and partner to help us better serve the youth in our area. By utilizing One Simple Wish, our resource center was able to make dreams come true last Christmas! Kids were able to attend NFL games, received new video game systems, and so much more! I don't know what we would have done without One Simple Wish to help put smiles on faces.

My daughter wishes were recently granted. They were able to start the dance classes that they have been dreaming of! Thank you so much for making their wish come true!

Thank you so much to one simple wish for the amazing help we received !
We are a kinship family raising 1 older child, 2 grandchildren and a grand nephew in our home. As a kinship family we don’t receive financial help with these children and barely get by sometimes.
Thanks so much for including our Little ones it meant so much More than we can express

We are raising our grandson who is 11 yrs old and he has been with us since he was 3 yrs old.

We were recently told about an organization called One Simple Wish that helps caregivers who are caring for children that aren't their own, get things that the children want or need. To think that there are amazing people who simply want to help the children when everyone else has in some way failed them is refreshing. They allow the caregiver to look at the needs and wants of the child and get them something they couldn't afford or is not a necessity.

I highly recommend any kinship caregiver put in an application for each of the children they are caring for. In a time when caregivers don't see many people standing up to help them this organization truly wants to help. I can't thank them enough!

I adopted 4 of my grandchildren from my son at birth due use of drugs. He and his girlfriend were on drugs heavy. DHR would not allow any of the babies to live with them. Even tho I am 62 now I have 4 small children. My husband passed 2 years ago.
The things One simple wish for my children is priceless. They make my children feel wonderful. Cassidy had outgrown her car seat and we really didn't have the money to buy a new one. One simple wish got us a new one. She had never had a new one before! She loved it! She uses it every day! Sometimes kids just need to know they matter and one simply wish does that for my children! Thank you so much!

One simple wish helped bring joy to two of our nephews whom we just got permanent custody of. They were both brought to us through a CPS case after years of neglect and abuse to which none of us really knew how bad it really was. The wishes they got have helped them bond together and is also helping them work with the trauma therapist. The last few months have been filled with lots of sandcastles and newly polished rocks of all kind!

I am on social security a widowed grandmother raising my grandson. Money is tight and there isn't any way to pride the gifts that one simple wish has provided for him. We are most thankful for everything they do. Grandfamilies do not get any help. This is the most impressive organization. We are so grateful for their help.

This group is AMAZING. They have sent gifts to my 3 grandchildren and totally made our grandchildren happy.
My grandson never had a bike and he was gifted a brand new bike.. His smile was worth a million bucks when we told him him the bike was for him...

He had a hard time understanding that a "stranger" gifted him and his siblings the wonderful gifts.

We have been beyond blessed...

One Simple Wish put not one, but 3 smiles on my grandbabies faces! I'm raising my 3 1/2 yr. old twin granddaughters and 2 yr.old grandson and they were gifted Cozy coupes and other amazing things that I may not have been able to get for them. They're truly a blessing.

I am a disabled grandparent raising my 3.5 year old granddaughter. I have had her since birth, but court custody since 2020. With a fixed income and prices of even food increasing 50 percent or more, providing higher priced items or wants for her is a struggle at times. One simple wish provided my girl with a kids fire tablet. We use one to help her learn sign language before she was speaking, learn her letters, shapes, numbers. Hers she had before was broken and her wish for another one was granted.

Has a single grandmother living on Social security , I could never afford a Pro Kid for my 5 year old grandson . He is off the charts academically and this gift will help him to progress. I cried the day he received this wonderful gift .

They have been amazing to my family. They have blessed us more than we can explain. Thank y'all so much for everything y'all do. 5 stars!!

This group of people are some of the most generous people..they have made Christmas and birthdays for both of my granddaughter's..
This organization is a true blessing for those on the receiving end.

My organization, Grandparents As Parents, is a community partner of One Simple Wish. We submit wishes for children who are being raised by a relative caregiver. One Simple Wish has been amazing at getting wishes granted for kids who would never be able to have the thing they wish for if it wasn’t for them!

One simple wish has been fantastic for our family. Our sweet kiddos have never been disappointed by them. Every wish we have submitted has been fulfilled with 0 questions asked. One of the best projects I’ve ever participated in.

One Simple Wish has been essential in helping our clients in times of great need. As a non-profit providing legal services to youth in foster care, we don't always have the capacity to buy our clients items they need like school supplies, clothing, and electronics, but One Simple Wish is always there to help! Through One Simple Wish we have gotten hundreds of items for our young clients, many of whom had no other way to get the essentials we often take for granted. They are an AMAZING resource and I truly don't know what we do without One Simple Wish!

One Simple Wish is an amazing organization that goes above and beyond for foster youth and former foster youth everywhere!

We have two foster sons who had their wish granted through OSW and it has been such a blessing. Thank you!

OSW helped me get back on the (literal) road. My car repair was a big and unexpected cost at a time I was not ready to spend the amount needed AND really needed my car for work and getting things done. They moved in less than 24hours and fundraiser beyond the goal. They were kind, thoughtful, and responsive from beginning to end and even paid it forward for a few other wishes with the extra money raised. Can’t say enough good about them!

As an EMT, there are a lot of out of pocket costs associated with the job. One Simple Wish provided me with the tactical pants I needed for work which was a big help.

I am beyond grateful for the work these wonderful people have done. The work they do truly helped me feel loved and heard. I am so appreciative of the work they do.

They're very helpful in getting what you need and helping.

I am in awe of what One Simple Wish accomplishes every day! The organization's impact is felt far and wide, and I'm proud to have donated to them. They are a lean and nimble organization that is very transparent on how their donations are utilized. Love One Simple Wish!!!

OSW is an awesome organization. The level of impact that they have with their small and dedicated team is truly remarkable.

OSW helps build a positive support network between social workers and the families they serve. OWS has provided endless amount of support to children who are in need to provide them with basic necessities or wishes to help make dreams come true . Without OSW none of this would not be possiable . The children and families of New Jersey are forever grateful and thankful for OSW

I work for CPS and One Simple Wish has been a BLESSING for children who are in resource homes and children in home who are involved with us. The Division does a lot for children and families but they cannot do everything; like granting wishes! The Division can assist with security deposits, initial clothing checks (which do not cover much), beds/dressers/cribs... but what about the children?? Thanks to One Simple Wish, children's wishes are heard and granted!!! A lot of children cannot not go into placement with their own belongings, for various reasons, and having something replaced or something they’ve wanted be granted by a someone who doesn't even know them is very special to them. One Simple Wish and the generous people who donate have spread so much joy that there is no way to ever say thank you enough!

One Simple Wish and their fabulous team has helped our Guardian ad Litem program grant over 900 wishes for our kids in care. They are truly amazing and I am so thankful for their hard work and dedication to all children in the foster care community across the nation.

They are phenomenal. They have helped so many of our kids get not only items that they wanted but that they needed as well.

I love OSW and have been drawn to their mission for years. They do all they can to make sure every child and young adult impacted by our nation's foster care system feels heard, loved, and supported. I love that they create new programs based on feedback from individuals with lived experience in the system. I hope One Simple Wish is a household name one day so every single individual impacted by foster care knows they have a family to turn to!

Watching One Simple Wish and our team grow and watching all of the amazing things we are able to accomplish on a daily basis is astonishing. We are changing the lives of thousands of deserving young people. I love everything about who we are and what we do!

One Simple Wish does amazing work to help kids who have been impacted by the foster care system in the United States. Just this year, the scholarship fund awarded more than $120K to young adults across the country!

I have wItnessed thousands of foster children being helped. I always see the results of my donations.

This organization has helped many of the foster kids in our program attain their wish. The staff there does great work and are very responsive and helpful.

One Simple Wish is an amazing resource and I love using them! They help connect our agency to very kind donor's, who give various gifts to all of the children we work with. I've even had some people, through One Simple Wish's website, donate gift cards that were more than what i requested! This has helped all of our children have a wonderful birthday or Christmas. I will continue to use them in the future and highly recommend them to anyone who can use their services!

I am amazed at the impact they make with the foster care youth I work with. They have been able to secure a lot of needs and wants for the foster care kids I work with, and I am also amazed how quickly and easily it is done! I am thrilled by the work they do.

One Simple Wish is an amazing non-profit. It has truly helped our emergency children’s shelter be able to go above and beyond for each child we house in a way we never could without them. They have become one of our biggest support systems when it comes to making each foster child feel loved and safe in their most scary and fragile time of life. Children who have never experienced a birthday or a proper holiday get to have that much needed experience all thanks to One Simple Wish and the tireless commitment that they have towards each company they work with. They are nothing less than a God sent light in an extremely dark time in these children’s lives. I could never say enough good things about them. Thank you so much, One Simple Wish, for everything you do for us and millions more!

We work with a population often stigmatized and/or overlooked, expectant and parenting youth in care. One Simple Wish embraces our young parents and their babies. They fulfill basic wishes and dream wishes for both our Moms and their little ones. Their donors send encouraging notes to our young families that help make them feel as special as they truly are. OSW has fulfilled wishes for strollers and crock pots, work clothes and pack and plays, tires and baby clothes and baby dolls and toy trucks. They have made our holiday seasons more joyous and helped us celebrate our Mommies on Mother's Day. OSW helps recognize those os so important graduations as well as life changing baby births. They add tremendous value to our program. We appreciate all they do for us and our young families are grateful for their support.

I've been a part of One Simple Wish for over 10 years now. This is a wonderful non-profit that helps foster youth with much needed basic items of life. What I like a lot about this organization, is that they help those that have aged out of foster care and need a little support from the "village" as many don't have a family to turn to. The people that work here are amazing and do all they can to help the youth as well as answer any questions from a wish grantor. Often you get a lovely thank you note from the kids too!

Great organization that helps so many kids in foster care who are so often overlooked. I love One Simple Wish

I have been a volunteer for years and am consistently impressed with how OSW truly does what is best for the kids. Always a heartwarming and positive experience.

On December 16, 2019, I emailed a non-profit about a "wish" that was on the One Simple Wish website that had been unfulfilled since July 2019. I asked whether the "wish" had been fulfilled outside of One Simple Wish.
This non-profit replied that they did not know but will find out.

It turns out that the wish was fulfilled on December 17, 2019.
Yet I received an email from the non-profit on December 31, 2019 telling me that they will try to find out answer to my original email.
Wow!

One Simple Wish sends the non-profit money for the item, and yet, the non-profit does not know about it.

What happens to the money that is sent?
Who receives it?
How do we know that it actually went to the foster child?

Very concerning.

I love volunteering for this amazing organization. The executive director and her team are the most awesome people and have hearts of gold. They always do over and above what is needed for the children.

I am a donor to One Simple Wish. The work they do in granting wishes and spreading love to anyone whose life has been affected from being in the foster system is fabulous! Especially because no one ages out of their program, so many adults have been helped in pursuing education & careers to help others! One Simple Wish is amazing!!

I have been to multiple One Simple Wish themed parties. These events are always top notch. They make sure to include every child and to make each one feel special. Our experiences at these events are always very positive. The staff/volunteers are always very kind and have a smile on their faces. One Simple Wish is amazing!

Hi- I have granted many wishes for One Simple Wish and volunteer with them regularly. At the parties, they try to ensure every child feels special and enjoys themselves. And they work extremely hard to ensure all the wishes are granted in a timely manner. The staff at OSW are kind, smart and would do anything for the kids they help. They are also a super small team who rely on volunteers like myself so they can spend more money on the wishes. I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking to support, volunteer or spread the word.

I have worked along side of One Simple Wish for many years now. They truly understand the children that they work with and are amazing to work with. They do everything that they can to help to children that are in or have been in Foster Care.

OSW is the most amazing non-profit. They dedicate so much time and effort to each child in need. They go above and beyond what is asked or expected to make real life changes in these children's lives.

I have been working with One Simple Wish for many years, and they have always held true to their mission to help youth in foster care by providing them with experiences and needed items that all children deserve to have.

One Simple Wish has granted so many wishes for our children. They have helped all our children in tremendous ways. Some of our children have received items to help with medical needs that have given them opportunities to grow in many areas. Most all of our children have received gifts for their birthday from One Simple Wish. We've been able to give children coats and hats or new boots for winter time. Many of our children have received bicycles to be able to enjoy outdoor play. Our children enjoy every item that One Simple Wish has given them. We couldn't be more happy to be connected with this great organization.

One Simple Wish helps our foster youth receive vital items that they otherwise wouldn't be able to get, such as laptops for our college aged youth. They would really struggle without this, and I know they are so grateful for all of the "wishes" that are granted. Thanks so much One Simple Wish!

My foster care agency has been working with One Simple Wish for several years. They have been amazing to our clients and getting their wishes granted quickly. Danielle and Nikki respond right away to any questions or issues with the wishes and they get the problem resolved immediately. We greatly appreciate all of the hard work they do to provide for children in foster care! Thank you One Simple Wish!

One Simple Wish has helped so many children in the agency that I work for. They are so easy to get in touch with and they respond very quickly to questions or any needs of children. I am so grateful to this organization for all of their help with children in resource homes.

I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEDGE TO VOLUNTEER AT ONE SIMPLE WISH AND THIS ORGANIZATION IS AMAZING! THERE ARE SO MANY ORGANIZATIONS OUT THERE THAT HELP CHILDREN BUT OSW IS SPECIAL! THEY DON'T CARE WHERE A CHILD COMES FROM, HAS GONE THROUGH, RACE, ETHNICITY.....THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERY SINGLE CHILD THEY MEET, THEY TRY AND HELP. OSW FIGHTS FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD 100% LIKE THEY ARE THEIR OWN. THEY MAKE THEM FEEL LOVED, WANTED, IMPORTANT AND KNOW THAT THEIR IS SOMEONE OUT THERE FIGHTING FOR AND WITH THEM!! I AM SO PROUD TO SAY THAT I AM A ONE SIMPLE WISH VOLUNTEER!!!

I know I'm the Founder, but each year I become more and more excited and proud about the work we are doing at One Simple Wish. It has so little to do with me and everything to do with the people who grant wishes, donate to our cause and send us the most amazing and inspiring notes of gratitude and support. This is a true village and I love it.

I love One Simple Wish. It is the organization which is very transparent and doing too good for the children in Foster care all over the USA. I don't have to worry about where my money is going whenever I donate to One Simple Wish because I can see and get the acknowledgment of when and where my donations were used.

One Simple Wish is amazing. They are super transparent and responsive to every question to ensure complete donor satisfaction. They are 100% working to make a difference and ALWAYS have the best interest of the children in mind.

My aon ia very very sick. He keeps pneumonia all the time and has been in the hospital 7 times in the last three months. My wish is an oxygen generator for him because he has to have oxygen 24-7. I do not have the money to buy one and they are about $3000.00. We survive on 800.00 a month and our rent is 500.00 a month. So we barely make it and to find 3000.00 is impossible for me. Anyone who is willing to help I would appreciate it so much. They have given him about a comfortable life until he is gone. It kills me to even think about it.

One Simple Wish is a wonderful, innovative organization filled with creative, kind-hearted people that truly want to make a direct difference in the lives of those in need.

Without One Simple Wish, many current and former foster youth would miss out on different childhood experiences or the chance to be able to just fit in with their non-foster care peers.

I work at Carolyn Stokes Preschool and OSW has been so good to our families and we are so thankful of them. From clothing down to toys and books are parents has been thankful and so happy that we are able to use OSW as one of our resourceful.

One Simple Wish is amazing! So many of the kids I work with in foster care have truly been treated with so much care, kindness and generosity by OSW and the amazing wish granters. Danielle and her team work tiredlessly to connect wish granters all over the country to these children. So often people wish they could do something to make a difference and OSW has taught us that it's simple to make a difference in the life of a child. I have had the honor of delivering many of these granted wishes. To see a teen burst into tears because someone out there bought them the jacket they really, really wanted is beyond words. To see a child who is struggling with grief use their wish for art supplies to cope and express their emotions through art work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you One Simple Wish!

One Simple Wish is solely responsible for educating me on the needs of foster children in the US. They inspired me to get involved and make a difference and it's been an extremely rewarding experience. OSW has bettered the lives of so many children already, but their work is done. The mission is bigger and OSW is poised to grow and do even more.

There are so many wonderful things to say about One Simple Wish and its founder Danielle Gletow that it is difficult to know where to begin. Their mission is much more than to just grant wishes to kids in foster care system, they want to show these kids how important they are despite this tough sitution. The awareness OSW brings to the children in the foster care system is absolutely invaluable to our community. Danielle, founder of OSW, is one of the most compassionate and positive souls that I have ever met and her passion to help children cannot be matched. My husband and I have made one small donation to OSW in the past and found their website easy to read and navigate. I recently read through the updates they provide on Facebook that you can now text in donations making it even easier. All of future donations will be made to OSW and I would highly recommend choosing this foundation to all of my family, friends, and/or anyone who wants to help children in what may be for some the most difficult time in their precious lives. Thank you so much to OSW for all that you do both here and all across the United States. Charities like this one are a true blessing to the world!

I had a wonderful time at the Halloween party. It was great to see how much fun the kids had picking out costumes and playing games. Just seeing the smiles on their faces makes it all worth while.

Children in my foster home have received items that are theirs forever. One child recently came into my home with very little. One Simple Wish provided bedding that she chose and loves. It took a bit of the burden off of me and made her feel very special.

I have been following them and helping them when I can.

One Simple Wish helped Child Advocates San Antonio raise 800.00 for a teen's braces. She was being bullied @ school for the way her teeth looked. We tried to get the braces approved through Medicaid, & several other resources for 2 years! But with the help of social media & One Simple Wish, the gift of braces were finally a reality for Gloria!!

I first became interested in this organization right before they were honored as a CNN hero last year. The people running the show are committed to letting children in the foster care system know that they are not alone, that there are people who care about them and their families, no matter what their circumstances. They show this with dedication to their jobs, and in how they run their lives after work.

One Simple Wish is an amazing way for ANYONE to get involved in doing their part to support youth and at risk families. When it comes to Foster Care it isn't all or nothing and this organization proves that you can support a child in more ways than one! Brightening the lives of these children DOES make a difference and gives hope.

I love that One Simple Wish has given me the ability to support and care for kids locally by volunteering for events, plus all over the country by granting wishes. I'm not able to be a foster parent at this time, but I can still brighten their day through One Simple Wish!

One Simple Wish is the ultimate one to one gift giving non-profit organization to support for the Holidays. Where else can you see exactly what your money is going to and read stories of incredible young people who have lived through so many obstacles growing up without a permanent family? A wish granted is not just a child "getting" things - it makes them feel just the same as other kids who are loved by family. As OSW continues to expand, there is still an intimacy with the connection of these stories. The mission remains the same - to brighten the life of a foster or at-risk youth!

It has truly been an amazing experience volunteering with One Simple Wish! They are constantly coming up with ways to bring happiness into the lives of foster children. I am so happy to be able to volunteer at such an awesome and genuine organization!

One Simple Wish is a beautiful organization!! Danielle Gletow's enthusiasm and passion for helping foster kids is incredibly heartwarming. I have watched this organization grow and touch so many lives over the passed several years. It continues to find new and wonderful ways to make these kids smile and feel important, and most importantly-not forgotten. Keep up the good work!!

One Simple Wish never ceases to amaze me. I have been involved in many different ways for about 9 months now, and the amount of lives they are able to touch and impact is beyond amazing. The organization is run by a small group with huge hearts. Everything One Simple Wish touches turns to gold. They are truly a magical organization that are changing the world one wish at a time.

As an alumni of the foster care system, I entered the system at the age of 4 and spent time in four or five foster homes until I aged out. I can tell you that as I child, I always felt that I had to be good, be quiet, don't cry, maybe not be noticed, that way no one would hurt me, leave me or send me away again. The feeling that whoever you're living with at the time, you aren't there because you're wanted and loved, hey, you don't know what is happening, you just wonder what will happen next and where you'll be at any moment?
Because of my childhood, I can understand the impact that One Simple Wish can have on the children they serve. I have no doubt that what this organization is doing, is changing lives and therefore changing the future for untold numbers of people. Having a wish granted does not just give a child something they want/need, for some it can show them that someone really does care, someone is listening, someone knows that they are there and that they matter, and this can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child and the path his or her life will take.
I am honored to be an ongoing volunteer and donor to this amazing organization and to have had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with its founder Danielle, and a few of the other wonderful people who help run this organization.
This is an organization that is literally changing and shaping the future!

My family and I have been wish granters for over 3 years. I absolutely love this organization! They have found a nich that works so well for both the children and those that want to help but feel they can't do much.

We have always had a soft spot for children but where hesitant to just give to big organizations not really knowing where our dollars where going. Here we know! I love being able to look at the list and so often some child's need pops and we know that's the one we need to Grant right now. ( of course we would love to grant them all but...)

So if your looking for an organization you can trust and know it is doing good things for these children this is the one. Not only do they Grant Wish's but they bring awareness to foster children and so much more!!!

One Simple wish has fulfilled over 50 wishes for kids in our programs! It is always exciting when we can partner with them to provide a youth in foster care something they otherwise would not have or experience. OSW has provided winter coats, sporting equipment, assistance with prom costs, graduation gifts, birthday gifts and so much more!

The team has the biggest hearts, and I am sure the donors do too. We were blessed to meet the OSW team when they visited Ohio and did a special party for our kids and families. They are inclusive to the whole foster family, and at the end of the day they provide a lot of smiles to kids.

One Simple Wish is an amazing organization that helps to grant wishes children in foster care. Children who are in foster care deserve to have what other children have, yet have no one to help finance things as such. Imagine your own child wanting something special for their birthday or Christmas.... But they never got it.... Or if your child has a special sports icon and would do anything to go see a game or have a jersey...... Children in foster care have the same dreams and deserve to have dreams come true. From the simplest of needs to the biggest of wants.. Danielle Gletow and her team at One Simple Wish are there to make it happen! They gather donations and sponsors to help these children. They have a great website where foster child wishes are posted as "in the wind" and then anyone can go on and grant the wish for the child by making the equivalent dollar match.... One Simple Wish then facilitates the process.


I simply love these ladies! They help so many of our children at The Bair Foundation. May God Bless You!

I absolutely LOVE this organization! I have a soft spot in my heart for foster children around the world. They did not choose to come into this world to be left looking for a family to love and support them. Luckily, One Simple Wish has been created to help those children and young adults get the love, recognition and life they so deserve!

I also home more people contribute to this organization to help it grow and reach as many children as possible. These children are our future!

We work with children in North Carolina who are in the foster care system. One Simple Wish and its donors are to be commended for their generosity toward these children. It is one thing to go to a sponsored event or get a random gift from an unknown source but for a child to receive something he WISHED for is wonderful. The faces of our volunteers light up almost as brightly as the children who receive the gift.

What a great way to make a difference in the life of child. A recent recipient put it best: "I didn't think I would get something this nice!"

Our volunteers and program staff thank One Simple Wish and the wonderful people who give through this organization.

One Simple Wish allows anyone to make a difference in the life of a foster child, by showing children who have suffered from abuse and neglect that there are people out there who care about them, and who want to help provide for them, even if they cannot become foster parents. At any time by simply browsing onesimplewish.org, one can find an affordable "wish" to grant, and by reading about the recipient, feel connected to that child. This is truly a unique nonprofit, in that donors can choose exactly what their donation is going towards. And from my personal experience with the organization, the staff at One Simple Wish are a truly dedicated team of people who are passionate advocates for foster kids -- making every penny received work hard to help these kids. Amazing organization!!!

Everyone wants to know that they matter. Every child should feel special and worthy. For as little as $5 to as much as a person / organization would like to give, One Simple Wish makes it possible for the larger community to let foster children know that they are important and special. From a new box of crayons, to a personal care package, to helping a teenager gain the knowledge and experiences that will help them to find employment, One Simple Wish Makes it possible for the community to have a direct and important impact on the lives of a group of children who are often abused and ignored.


I am honored to be a board member and supporter of this wonderful organization.

When I came across this organization I had been looking for someplace to volunteer for a long time. Upon learning more about them I was so grateful that I had found a place making such a great impact on children. The support that this organization provides is so simple but in most cases so important to a child’s growth, development and happiness. I feel so thankful that I can be part of something so important for children in foster care and vulnerable youth.

One Simple Wish is an amazing organization that supports children and youth in foster care. They do not age out in this program. The organization is always there as a support for these kids to know that there are people who love and support them and want them to succeed. They truly believe in their cause and are dedicated to their mission of brightening the lives of vulnerable children and families in need one simple wish at a time.

One Simple Wish is an organization that not only grants simple wishes, but always has a program called Wish to Work that provides support to young teens aging out of foster care. In 2013, we provided two seminars for students ages 16-23 that focused on financial literacy and physical & mental wellness. About 33 students participated in these workshops and rated these workshops as very practical and resourceful. The Wish to Work Program also provides four interns with internship and externship opportunities specifically focusing on the areas these students need in order to be employed and self sufficient. We hope to continue offering internship opportunities and seminars with grant money yet to be secured.

People always look for an organization to help that will do exactly what they say. One Simple Wish is just that. It does exactly as the name implies. For as little as $5 and going as high as you choose to donate your gift makes a direct impact on the life of a foster child. Your contribution enables these children to feel that someone truly cares about them.

Danielle Gletow is not only the founder and executive director of One Simple Wish but is also recognized nationally for all of her work on behalf of foster children. This unknown group of children has such an amazing advocate.

I am thrilled to be a board member and a donor for this incredible organization.

The "trend" in fundraising these days is direct impact. One Simple Wish has always been ahead of the curve on this. With your monies, you decide the lives you touch and the difference you make. It's easy. It's profound. It's vital. One Simple Wish lets anyone touch and maybe? even transform? the life of someone in need.

When working at a nonprofit serving victims of domestic and sexual violence they often flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their back. One Simple Wish' wish granting program enabled those in need to request wishes that can bring a bit of joy and normalcy into their lives. The wish is posted on their website, www.onesimplewish.org, and the general public can respond to wishes that speak to both their heart and their budget.

Wishes granted have included an indoor skate park membership, a membership to an aquarium for a mother and her kids, a bicycle, a Portuguese translation device, a child's comforter set, a scooter and more. None of these wishes break the bank and when granted makes everyone happy. One Simple Wish is a great clearinghouse of goodwill for those in need, those who serve those in need and for those who give.

They also have programs that serve youth who are aging out of foster care called Wish To Work and the Ohana Project that allows social service providers to come get personal care items and toys for vulnerable families.

Many think that One Simple Wish is this big organization, but it operates on less than 5 staff members and lots of volunteers all with big hearts all while supporting vulnerable youth in over 40 states. Thank you OSW for making a difference in the lives of so many!

New baby clothes, a trip to the movies, money for an school exam, dental x rays - these are some of the wishes my family and I have granted this past year through One Simple Wish. Since granting a wish is so personal, we feel connected to the recipient and like the idea that they know a specific person really cares for them. We have made it a family tradition to grant a wish in honor of my mom or for a friend's birthday. It is reassuring to know that the team at One Simple Wish is making sure that kids out there know someone thinks they are special.

One Simple Wish is an unique and innovative organization run by awesome and crazy creative people that truly want to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. They allow for donors to make a straight impact to a specific child in need - how amazing is that? There is nothing like this out there. They really bring the focus to an unhighlighted problem that not only America, but the world faces - the forgotten children. And these children ARE our children!

The staff and volunteers are shear blessings to these kids. They have been moving at lightening speed since 2008 and there is no way to stop this organization from skyrocketing to the top of foster care awareness.

Love, love, love this organization!

This organization continues to amaze me! No one talks about abused and neglected kids. Too often they do not enjoy "being a kid" and this group allows them to feel that joy. One child at a time is a great place to start! I am a court-appointed advocate for foster kids and have experienced the hugs and smiles of two kids after their wishes were granted.

One child at a time, One Simple Wish is changing the lives of foster kids and needy families all over the country. Whether it is food baskets for needy families, holiday toys for homeless children, prom dresses for teen girls or traveling the country in an RV, OSW has a mission to fulfill....to let needy families and children know they are they for them. Thank you to One Simple Wish for allowing me to be a small part of the hope they are spreading.

One Simple Wish is an organization that provides so much with so little. This simple idea is well worth supporting and should go national.

One Simple Wish is a phenomenal charity - not because it grants simple wishes, but because it creates hope for those living in foster care - the kind of hope that developes from a wish being fulfilled by someone the children/families in need have never met.

ONE SIMPLE WISH supports foster children to fullfill their wishes and dreams. It is thing, which they do because of their warm hearts. I have met them this summer holiday and they littarally moved my world.

As a former foster youth and current editor of the only monthly foster care magazine in the country, www.FosterFocusMag,com, I can say with great certainty that I would not have had the struggles aging out of care if there had been a group like One Simple Wish available. OSW continues to impress, granting thousands and thousands of wishes for foster kids across the nation. The magazine and myself fully endorse the work being done at One Simple Wish.

I have been involved with One Simple Wish for over a year now and it truly has been a pleasure to be a part of such a fabulous, dedicated organization. With such a small staff it still amazes me the enormous reach and impact OSW has, throughout the entire country. Foster children all over the United States have been given items and experiences that most of us take for granted. As you read through the stories on their website, you quickly realize that it really is more than just "stuff" or toys- they're simple requests that have a huge impact in that child's life!

One Simple Wish is run by a team of ultra dedicated administrators and volunteers, and that is one of the most inspiring parts of volunteering for One Simple Wish. You know that every dollar is going to getting these foster children want they need or want, and doing it in a timely fashion. The gift might be simple, but their impact is great! Love to work with this organization

Every wish is personal & every child is special - that is the best thing about One Simple Wish. This is not wasteful giving; this is directly supporting a child that has been through unimaginable tragedy and challenges.

One Simpe Wish is a wonderfuil organization that connects folks who want to help children with the children in need. In our case, we are fostering a multiply handicapped and cortically blind young man with many developmental delays. OSW was able to provide him with a floor mat and play yard which gives him the freedom to roll on the floor without fear of hurting himself. This gives him the opportunity to spend time out of his wheelchair, increasing his mobility and strengthening his muscles.

One Simple Wish is a wonderful organization that grants wishes for children in foster care so that they too can have some of the oppurtunities or items that other children do. One of the children I case manage in foster care received a Kindle electronic reader so that he could practice reading and he was so happy to receive it. Thank you One Simple Wish for making wishes come true for so many children in foster care.

I have only been with One Simple WIsh for almost two months now, but I can already tell what an amazing organization this is! Everyone involved, whether they're Board Members or Volunteers, is passionate about the mission of OSW. The impact on a child when a "simple" wish is granted is enormous; not only do they get something special and personalized that they've been wanting, they also gain the knowledge that there are people out there who care about them and their future. It has been an honor to be part of an organization filled with individuals who work extremely hard to make children feel special and advocate for a group that needs it!

OSW is a wonderful organization with a wonderful mission. It's great that the focus is to provide for those who are often left without a voice- even in the non-profit world. Even if you can't 'be there' physically, you can make your presence known by granting a wish. It's cool to visit the website and see a wish. At that point, it really becomes personal and you really do feel good after helping. Great idea and great progress so far. I see big things for OSW.

What a wonderful organization. This charity tends to the needs of children who have so little. I especially like the fact that you know exactly where your dollars go.

OSW allows anyone with any means to help a child, other non-profits or a family in need. A friend calls it "e-bay for charity" without the bidding. You just scroll through the list of desires from pre-screened wish seekers and choose who and what gift/wish you want to grant. The wishes are anywhere from $5 - $500. The average being around $50. You check out online and the wish is granted. How easy is that! The best part is that you know where and to whom your gift is going. What a creative and successfully run non-profit organization!

One Simple Wish is that rare thing - a great idea, executed well. I heard of the charity through a friend, and immediately was struck by how smart and straightforward it was. You give directly to the people you want to help. There is no fuzziness about where your money goes. You choose how much to give and who to give it to and what it will be spent on. I've granted wishes for all kinds of recipients - children close in age to my own kids, young mothers in need, teens who are striving to get ahead. The website is well thought out and the whole process feels warm and personal. I give to a number of small charities on an ongoing basis, and I can't always give as much as I would like or help all those I would like to help. But when I give to One Simple Wish I always feel that what I give is well used.

One Simple Wish has touched the lives of so many children and families in one of the most important and simple ways. At a time when a child may feel lost, vulnerable, alone, or like no one cares for them they receive a little hope. It is the small things that make the difference in the lives of these children and OSW really makes that happen; and makes it possible for everyone to play a part. I have been at OSW since November 2010 and must say I am honored to be able to be a part of this organization and making a difference in the lives of these children. Every day is more fulfilling and rewarding than the last and I hope we continue=e to grow and receive support from the community!

One Simple Wish is a salt of the earth organization. You know exactly who you are helping and exactly where your time and money goes. I was a Board Member for a couple years and met many children and families we were helping. Meeting them, going online and reading their stories, seeing how their simple wishes really made a difference was and is truly inspiring. The website is easy to navigate, and the cause is easy to promote because it effects every person living in this community. Helping others gives people hope, goals, perspective - and that makes for better neighbors, a better environment to live and a safer, happier place to raise a family.

I watched One Simple Wish on 'The Nate Berkus Show' and immediately knew this was a great charity...I was right! I know exactly who's wishes I am making come true and it makes for a much more personal experience for me. I can always imagine the smiles on the recipients' faces and that makes my day a lot brighter :D

One Simple Wish is an amazing way to donate your money to a cause and know that the impact is real. Unlike most organizations where the donation goes into a large pot of funds, I know who my gift is going to and what my money will be used for.

One Simple Wish has helped many children in my organization. I wish everyone could see the smiles on the children's faces when they find out their wish was granted. I would recommend One Simple Wish to anyone that wants to have an opportunity to help a child out.

This is a great organization. I granted a wish to a girl who wanted art supplies and after I did that I felt so happy. Just a little thing can make a big difference in a young persons life, and to me that is what One Simple Wish is all about. They want to help children who are in foster care or need help in anything.
The people who are apart of One Simple Wish are very nice and have a BIG heart.

Oh how I enjoyed granting wishes to such a motivated, child centered organization! It was nice to know exactly where my donation was headed, because you can select specific wishes that were made directly from the child in need. It was a simple, user friendly interface that makes charitable giving in confidence, even more endearing to the heart.
The heartfelt thank you and the knowledge that your gift is going to a trustworthy organization is enough to encourage you to give again and again! I highly recommend One Simple Wish for all your expressions of love and concern for humanity! Thank you.

One Simple Wish is a great organization. I've granted a few wishes over the past two years and find the site really easy to use. It's nice to read the stories of the foster children I'm helping and know where my money is going.

One Simple Wish is an amazing organization. The work that they do should not only be highlighted but fully supported.

Granting the wishes of children in need is an amazingly beautiful gesture of love.

As a CASA volunteer, I know that foster kids often go without all sorts of things that we take for granted, but those things can have a big impact. When I first learned about One Simple Wish, I immediately told my CASA supervisor and she signed up as a community partner.

The story of one high school girl who would have to quit the track team if she didn't get new running shoes really stood out to me. What if being on the track team meant that she could get a college scholarship? If she were my daughter, I'd run right out and buy the shoes. I could not leave the One Simple Wish website without donating the cost of shoes for that child.

Danielle Gletow's passion for these kids shines through this entire organization and she's willing to do anything to help. She's a tremendous example of how one person can set kindness and compassion in motion.

One Simple Wish is a wonderful, innovative organization filled with creative, kind-hearted people that truly want to make a direct difference in the lives of those in need.

My experince has been incredible - ideas are always welcome and you really do get to see first hand the difference your work is making every single day with every single wish granted.

Love this organization!