Connect With a Wish

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as a day of mentorship and volunteerism, encouraging individuals to join together in supporting local communities and embodying Dr. King's spirit of compassion and activism.

CWW thanks Ticket to Dream Foundation and Hape Toys for providing high-quality, eco-friendly toys that promote creativity and exploration in children—perfect for youth in foster care. We had an increased need this holiday season and these arrived in perfect time!

It's Giving Tuesday across the country, and we hope you'll consider supporting Connect With A Wish. Gifts of any amount help us reach more youth and young adults across the region, You can make a secure gift online at givebutter.com/WinterDonation…

Connect With A Wish Thanks the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Apostle Council 13467 who brought two boxes of winter coats to our offices two weeks ago. ALL of these will go directly to youth and young adults in foster care in November. Thanks so much Council 13467!

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Last Friday, September 13, the City of Norfolk Department of Human Services hosted a grand opening of their renovated offices. CWW was invited to further create comfort in the Family Reunification Rooms for children in foster care to securely reunify with their biological parents

Teams and People with Trucks/SUVs espcially needed! Coffee and other treats will be provided .. If available, call the office at 757-337-2657 or email Office Manager Jennifer Rivers at jennifer.rivers@cwwvb.org!

Team Work Makes the Dream Work! Connect With A Wish is moving storage units and we need your help. This Saturday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. we'll be unloading and moving our storage unit. We're planning to be working about 2-3 hours.

Connect With A Wish thanks Place of Redemption Church in Chesapeake, VA for donating items from a recent "Supporting Success" drive they ran. These items were incredibly important to our youth and young adults! .. #donations #communitysupport #nonprofit

Fall Hours Are Back Visit us 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday beginning Tuesday, September 3rd! .. hashtag#philanthropy hashtag#nonprofit hashtag#community hashtag#communitysupport hashtag#fostercare

Just a reminder that we'll be closed this coming Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day! Our staff will be taking a much-needed break to enjoy the last days of summer. We'll be back in on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. .. #philanthropy #nonprofit #holidayclosing #holidayweekend

Want to run your own drive? Contact JP Paul, Director of Development, by email at jp.paul@cwwvb.org or by phone at 757-337-2657 for current needs. .. #philanthropy #thankyou #donation #springbranch #CommunitySupport

We recently received Birthday Brigade donations from Spring Branch Community Church filled with cake mix, birthday bags, and toys for children and youth in foster care to have a party! Thanks so much, Spring Branch CC!

This organization promotes positivity to youth in Hampton Roads through various community awareness initiatives, career exploration programs and mentorship. We were excited to be a sponsor of the event as they raised money to support youth in our region!

Posted @withregram • @connectwithawish Last month, Director of Development JP Paul represented Connect With A Wish at our friend @757wecare’s inaugural gala night.