Kids for Wish Kids
Kids For Wish Kids® is a Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and Northern Florida program that enables students to discover philanthropy by selecting their own fundraising project and managing it from start to finish, with little or no help from their teachers. Students develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and learn about teamwork while working towards a final goal, making a difference in the life of a child who is fighting overwhelming odds.
Kids For Wish Kids® program objectives:
• Increase awareness among children and teenagers about the mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and Northern Florida
• Encourage young people to become actively involved in fulfilling wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and Northern Florida
• Foster the value of community service, using this program as a hands-on learning experience for children
• Create school spirit and help students learn how to work together for a common goal
Project Ideas:
• Organize a holiday party, a dance, a bowl-a-thon or walk-a-thon
• Organize a bake sale or a carwash
• Designate one white wall in your school as the “Leave your Handprint for Make-A-Wish” and have students and staff make a $5 donation to paint their hand, write their name and graduation year
You can try one of these ideas or devise a project on your own!
To receive a Kids For Wish Kids® program packet for more information, please contact:
Cassy Benson at 407.622.4673 or by email: cbenson@wishcentral.org OR
Heather Ainsworth at 813.288.2600 or by email: heather.ainsworth@suncoastwish.org
Chi Omega chapters have volunteered more than 139,000 hours. To date, Chi Omega has raised more than $2.3 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and granted more than 350 wishes.
