The Make-A-Wish Foundation is the largest wish-granting organization in the world with 71 chapters in the United States and its territories and 27 international affiliates spanning five continents. The Metro New York chapter serves children residing in the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau County and is one of the busiest Make-A-Wish chapters in the country. The Metro New York chapter has granted over 6,000 wishes (and counting) since its founding in 1983. In Fiscal Year 2005, the Foundation granted the wishes of 505 local children and hosted another 189 children from Make-A-Wish chapters around the world whose wish involved travel to New York City. This incredible endeavor is accomplished with the help of a dedicated corps of over 650 volunteers who give their time, energy, and talents. You can help make the wishes of special children come true in your local community when you become a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York. Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 84, and include men and women who live and work in the tri-state area. Time commitments can be as little as a few hours a month. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York meets Better Business Bureau Standards for charitable solicitations as of the 4/01/2004 review. It is one of the first charities in New York to qualify to use the BBB's Wise Giving Alliance seal. Make-A-Wish policy prohibits telemarketing and door-to-door solicitations.
Mission Statement
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
The Details
- Address 1111 Marcus AvenueSuite #LL22Lake Success, NY 11042
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Contact
- Maria Casey
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Phone
- (516) 9446212
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Fax
- (516) 9446441
- Website
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Interest Area
- Children & Youth, Community
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