Agency Details:

Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Vermont

To grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Description:
Our organization makes wishes come true for children (ages 2 1/2 - 18) who are living with life threatening medical conditions. These wishes are granted by teams of two volunteers who work closely with the wish child and family to coordinate the details of the wish. Each wish is unique, like each wishing child. The wishes can range from a trip to Disney World, to meeting a favorite celebrity, to a computer, playhouse, or swimming pool!

Volunteers play a significant and valuable role within our organization. Volunteers represent our organization at special events throughout the state, helping to raise funds and awareness. Volunteers lend knowledge and expertise through positions on the board of directors, committees, in the office, and more. As mentioned, volunteers are at the heart of our mission, meeting with children and families and working with the office to grant the wishes.

Contact people:

Louis Wechsler, Program Director, (802) 864-9393, (email) June D. Heston, Executive Director, (802) 864-9393, (email)

Office fax number: (802) 658-2795

Address:

100 Dorset St., Suite 14 So. Burlington, VT 05403-6241 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.makeawishvermont.org

Miscellaneous Information

1. What target populations does your agency serve?
	Children living with life threatening medical conditions between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18.
3. How many paid staff (FTE) do you have?
	4.5
4. Please indicate your organization type:
	Independent 501 (c)3
How many clients do you serve annually?
	We Granted 49 Wishes In Fiscal Year 2006, 43 Wishes for 2005, 40 wises for 2004 and 51 Wishes for 2003.
Volunteers for this agency can serve in these county(s):
	Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on March 10, 2009