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‘They Matter, and What They Want Matters’

Organization Brings Joy to Thousands of Foster Children Read More >

Changing lives one ride at a time

“One Simple Wish” gave nine guests, mostly former foster kids, a life-changing surprise last month at a New York City celebration. Read More >

Wish-Granting Nonprofit Surprises Young Adults With Free Cars

‘We won’t be cold, and it will help me keep my job’ — Nine young adults who were in the foster care system as kids were gifted free cars. Watch their heartwarming reactions to the surprise. Read More >

Trevor Noah of the Daily Show wants you to grant a wish

This holiday season over 10,000 wishes will come into onesimplewish.org from kids and young adults impacted by the trauma of foster care, abuse and neglect. Please grant a wish today and tell them they are seen, heard and loved! Read More >

New Jersey nonprofit surprises adults who aged out of foster care system with cars, more gifts

Ahead of National Adoption Day on Saturday, an event was held Monday to help nine adults who have aged out of the foster and child welfare system. Read More >

Kids in foster care see dreams come true, thanks to New Jersey nonprofit One Simple Wish

Danielle Gletow of Trenton, New Jersey, knew when she married her husband Joe in 2005 that she was interested in adoption and fostering. For her, it was a pull from deep within. Read More >

LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: A Simple Wish for a Former Foster Child

Kristen Thomas aged out of the foster care system she grew up in, but went on to foster a child of her own. Read More >

This website crashed when hundreds donated to kids in foster care after a Reddit post

The morning Danielle Gletow’s website crashed, she was dumbfounded. Her inbox was also flooded with emails. Read More >

A Reddit user granted ‘One Simple Wish’ and his story triggered a tidal wave of generosity

Last month, a member of the popular website Reddit responded to this question: “What is something you’ve done purely out of the goodness of your heart but have not told anyone?” Read More >

Reddit Users Crash Children's Charity Website With 'Avalanche' of Donations

A children's charity website has been overloaded with internet traffic and support after a Reddit comment triggered a wave of donations. Read More >