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Grant A Wish, Inc. was founded in 1981 to help children experiencing poverty by providing clothing, shoes, coats, eyeglasses, and other essentials. They strive to make a difference in the lives of needy, disabled, and abused children through various programs.
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Annual Fundraising Gala
Oct
12
6:00 PM
Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
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Jan 6 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
123 Beach Street
San Diego, California
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Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Grant A Wish Baby Program

Provides essential baby supplies, such as diapers, formula, clothing, and blankets, to economically disadvantaged families with infants and toddlers up to 5 years old.

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Grant A Wish School Program

Offers free school supplies, including bookbags and other necessities, to economically disadvantaged students.

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Grant A Wish Food Program

Distributes food to individuals and families in the community who need support meeting their basic nutritional needs.

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Grant A Wish Wish Program

Works to fulfill wishes for needy, abused, and disabled children, providing joy and support.

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Annual Holiday Gift Program

Sponsors a holiday gift program providing holiday wishes to needy, disabled, and abused children through agencies.

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About

Grant A Wish

Founded in

1985

EIN

36-3322656

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Human Services

Address

PO BOX 17698 CHICAGO, IL 60617-0698 United States

Website

https://grantawishincchicago.org/

Phone

(773)-454-8352

Email address

[email protected]

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Grant A Wish Inc, founded in 1981, grants wishes to needy, disabled, and abused children aged 5-16. In addition to wish granting, they operate a food distribution program for individuals and families needing support to meet their basic nutritional needs. The organization was founded by Ms. Anne Blair to help children experiencing poverty.

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Grant A Wish, Inc. was founded in 1981 to help children experiencing poverty by providing clothing, shoes, coats, eyeglasses, and other essentials. They strive to make a difference in the lives of needy, disabled, and abused children through various programs.

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