How it Works

One Simple Wish lets you make a direct difference in the life of a child or family in need.

Our website features wishes from hundreds of foster children and vulnerable families who make their wishes through our network of Community Partners which include established non-profits and religious organizations.

  A new household appliance
  A new outfit for school
  A gift certificate for family dinner out
  Movie tickets
  A camera or music player 		  A trip to an amusement park or museum
  School Supplies
  A tutor
  Music lessons
  Experiences such as “Policeman for a Day” or “Horseback Riding”

How to Grant a Wish:

click to view a screenshot of the wish database

1. Search our database of wishes
You can search by several factors, including the type of wish you’d like to grant or type of person you’d like to help

2. After finding a wish you’d like to grant, click on “Grant Wish”

3. You will have two options. You can pay for the wish online OR you can send a check for the wish value shown. Once payment is received, we will purchase the wish and arrange for delivery to the recipient This allows us to maintain our wish recipient's privacy.

Grant a Wish in Someone's Honor!
A wonderful gift for any occasion.
Simply include their name and mailing address in the space provided and we will send them an acknowledgement card in the mail.

Get Started

How to Get Involved:

In addition to granting a wish, there are many other ways to support One Simple Wish. Please visit Support Us to find out about our current needs.

How to Become Part of our Community Partner Network:

Nonprofit Organizations and Social Service Agencies must apply to become part of One Simple Wish’s Community Partner Network. Once an application is researched and approved by the OSW’s team, the organization can begin making wishes on behalf of deserving families and children in need.

Getting Started

click to view a screenshot of the make a wish form

1. Register your organization.
Once your registration is approved, you will receive an email with instructions on creating wishes on behalf of families and children in need.

2. Create a wish for family or child in need using our secure online form.

3. Wishes are posted on One Simple Wish and are searchable by registered Wish Granters.

4. Once a request is made to grant one of your wishes, One Simple Wish will contact you to arrange delivery or pick up.

5. Fulfill one simple wish for a deserving family or child in need!

How to Make a Wish:

If you are a family or child in need and would like to submit a wish to One Simple Wish, please contact one of our community partner organizations for more information.

If you are an organization that would like to make a wish on behalf of a child or family in need, please see “How to Become Part of our Community Partner Network”

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