West Essex High School has been working with Angelwish for years. Our senior students are able to go into the elementary schools in our district and teach 3rd graders about philanthropy. It is truly an unbelievable experience for both the 3rd graders and our students as they
Mission: Angelwish was created to help busy people grant the holiday and birthday wishes of children living with chronic illnesses. In 2010, after 10 years of focusing on HIV/AIDS, Angelwish expanded its mission to include children living with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and kidney disease. Angelwish achieves its mission by ensuring that 100% of individual donations are used for program services and that those funds are extended, where possible, to incorporate an educational component giving young people a hands on lesson in philanthropy.
By utilizing the Internet, Angelwish has developed a unique approach to community service. By performing on-line "digital philanthropy" donors are able to assist the large number of local area children living with HIV/AIDS in a convenient and rewarding manner.
Angelwish also plans to organize various external events in a move to involve a great number of individuals from the corporate sector.
Results: Over 205,000 wishes valued at over $4.1M have been distributed.
Target demographics: Families living near or under the poverty line that are dealing with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, hiv/aids.
Geographic areas served: International
Programs: Angelwish organized physical and online toy drives collecting and distributing over 16,000 gifts to children living with chronic illnesses under the care of over 85 care centers in the united states. This effort also engages over 600 individuals to become engaged in giving back. Angelwish continued to grow the students give back program, teaching 3rd graders about the importance of charity and philanthropy through financial literacy.
West Essex High School has been working with Angelwish for years. Our senior students are able to go into the elementary schools in our district and teach 3rd graders about philanthropy. It is truly an unbelievable experience for both the 3rd graders and our students as they head into college. West Essex also enjoys participating in a competition to see which club or sport can grant the most wishes!
Angelwish is one of the greatest non profits I have ever been involved with. They are as effective as they are unique in their mission. To be able to help families with children who suffer chronic illnesses while allowing the family to maintain their dignity is truly the spirit of altruism. Every time I discuss the work Shimmy and his team do with people who are not yet familiar with the organization I get chills and am brought to tears; as are those I speak with. Hands down one of the best non-profit organizations worldwide.
