My Nonprofit Reviews

I have been a volunteer with Make-A-Wish for more than 13 years. It is such a privilege to get to be a very small part of something so powerful and impactful. I have witnessed, first-hand, the joy and hope a wish can bring to a family when they are going through the unimaginable - or have come through the unimaginable. Thousands of families across Connecticut have been touched by the power of a wish and the organization goes above and beyond to make each child's wish unique and special. Everyone on staff is passionate about their mission and is dedicated and driven to grant life-changing wishes to as many children as possible. It is truly an honor to witness all of the incredible things Make-A-Wish accomplishes.

I have had the privilege of being a Wish Granter for 6 years with this organization. And it truly is a privilege to be a part of something so magical! In my role, I see first hand, the difference Make-A-Wish makes in the lives of these seriously ill children and their families. The amount of creativity, time and effort that is put forth by everyone on staff and every volunteer is astounding to me at times. Not only that, I have witnessed how the power of one wish has pulled together entire communities to make these children feel like the center of the universe! I have spoken to countless families who are so grateful for the joy and positivity Make-A-Wish brings to their family during a scary and trying time in their lives. My favorite part of wish granting though, is seeing how everyone involved (businesses, donors, family, friends, volunteers, and especially the staff) absolutely goes above and beyond all expectations when they know it's for Make-A-Wish! The phrase I usually hear from anyone I'm working with is "What more can I do?". I think that sums up what a special organization this is and really speaks to the impact it has on the lives on these children. It's amazing.