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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 510 followers
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
About us
At Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, we are more than a great place to work – our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values – values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the transformational work we do, every day. Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia was founded in May 1983 in Pittsburgh, PA. Our first wish child, Bryan, a seven-year-old cancer patient, wanted to visit his favorite uncle in Texas for one of his famous piggy-back rides. Since then, and together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, we have granted more than 20,000 life-changing wishes throughout PA and WV. The local chapter includes 57 counties in western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania and all of West Virginia. We are headquartered in Pittsburgh and have seven regional offices in Erie, Pottsville, Punxsutawney, Scranton and York, PA, as well as in Charleston and Morgantown, WV. There is nothing more powerful than making a child’s wish come true. And at Make-A-Wish, we will stop at nothing to ensure every eligible child received a life-changing wish. We believe – and research shows – that a wish gives kids the resilience, courage and strength they need to fight their critical illnesses. A wish doesn’t signify an end or one happy moment in time … a wish truly has the power to transform lives. This is why wishes matter. This is Make-A-Wish. Mission: Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. For more information about internship opportunities, please visit https://wish.org/greaterpawv/internships.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1983
Specialties
wish granting, nonprofit, charity, kids, and children
Locations
- Primary
707 Grant St
Suite 37
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, US
Get directions - 888 Oakwood Rd
Oakwood Center Suite 120
Charleston, West Virginia 25314, US
Get directions - 1001 State St
Suite 502
Erie, PA 16501, US
Get directions - 913 Canyon Rd
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508, US
Get directions - 518 Harrison St
Pottsville, PA 17901, US
Get directions - 219 W Mahoning St
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania 15767, US
Get directions - 327 N Washington Ave
Suite 501
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18503, US
Get directions - 2951 Whiteford Rd
Suite 304
York, Pennsylvania 17402, US
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Updates
- Mark your calendar for our chapter's fan-favorite event, the 12th Annual Boo & Brew Bash! 👻 Taking place on Saturday, October 26, Boo & Brew is a Halloween-themed bar crawl and after-party in Downtown Pittsburgh benefiting local children with critical illnesses and organized by our amazing members of the Make-A-Wish Leadership Council. 💫 We invite you and your business to participate by becoming a sponsor for this ghoulishly delightful event. 🌟 Each sponsor level includes unique benefits for your company including advertising opportunities, event tickets and community recognition. With your help, we can continue our mission and give these amazing kids the hope, strength and joy they need to keep pushing forward and experience life beyond illness. 💙 Please contact Shenell Dolgos, Make-A-Wish Development Coordinator, at sdolgos@greaterpawv.wish.org or 412-471-9474 for more information.
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Today, August 8th, marks what would have been the 52nd birthday of Christopher James Greicius, the inspiration for the founding of Make-A-Wish. In 1980, Chris’s dream of becoming a police officer came true, thanks to a community of compassionate individuals who came together to make his wish a reality. His wish sparked a movement that has since granted more than 580,000 wishes, transforming the lives of countless children and their families. Chris’s legacy is a powerful reminder of the impact that a single act of kindness can have. Each wish granted brings hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses, creating moments of happiness that resonate far beyond the wish itself. As we remember Chris today, let’s celebrate the incredible work of the thousands of volunteers, staff members, corporate partners, donors, and supporters who make these wishes possible. Together, we continue to honor Chris’s memory by spreading hope and making the impossible possible for children around the world. 🌟 Make-A-Wish America - Did you know that creating a will can change a wish kid's life? ✨ This August, we're celebrating Make-A-Will Month and partnering with FreeWill to make it easier than ever to leave a legacy of hope. By creating your will through FreeWill, you can ensure your loved ones are taken care of while also supporting the magic of Make-A-Wish. 💖 How it works: - Create a legally valid will in minutes for free. - Choose to include Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a beneficiary. - Your gift will help grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. It's a simple way to make a big difference. Visit https://lnkd.in/gtnz7ajQ to be the spark of hope for wish kids today! 💫
Write Your Legal Will Online, Free & Simple | FreeWill freewill.com - Calling all college students looking for internships: 📢 Dreaming of a career that makes a difference? Join Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a Fall Intern! Here's what you'll get: ✅ Real-world experience in one of the following departments: Marketing & Communications, Fundraising or Program Services (Wish Team) ✅ Work alongside passionate professionals who grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses ✅ Competitive pay or college credit ✅ Build your resume ✅ And so much more! Learn more about the positions at https://lnkd.in/eBGMHWMs. Think you're a good fit? - Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to internship@greaterpawv.wish.org- Let us know your dream team (Marketing & Communications, Fundraising or Program Services)
Internships wish.org - Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is seeking a marketing/digital coordinator to join its Pittsburgh-based marketing team. Required experience includes management of social media platforms and media relations. Position works with fundraising team on impactful digital strategies. Strong writing skills are a must. Organization has an excellent benefits package, a hybrid office/home schedule and a rewarding work environment. Email cover letter, resume, salary requirements and three references by Friday, July 26rd to Make-A-Wish at resumes@greaterpawv.wish.org. No calls please. EOE.
- Memories from Sahmyia's Send-Off Par-TEA! Our friends at Premier Wealth Partners gave this Pittsburgh wish kid an unforgettable tea party complete with games, delicious food and candy, face painting and MORE in anticipation of her trip to the Florida theme parks. They had some help from their great vendors, Sweet Soiree, Thorn Hill Tap House and Chick-fil-A Restaurants. We want to give a special shoutout to these generous vendors who donated a candy buffet, food, drinks, paper products and cookies for this celebration. Premier Wealth Partners continues to support Make-A-Wish through fundraising and countless hours of volunteering to add an extra boost to these incredible wishes that are granted. We hope you had the BEST time on your wish trip in the Sunshine State, SahmyiaChick-fil-A Wexford Chick-fil-A Cranberry
- ⏰Time is running out ⏰ Register for Grapevine: A Wine Tasting Event by May 7 for Early Bird Pricing at onecau.se/grapevine. WHEN: May 21 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Cadence + Cellars Speakeasy in the Strip District Support local wishes while enjoying delicious food by the acclaimed Common Plea Catering, exquisite wine pairings and fun photo opportunities thanks to Oh Snap PGH and Steel City Neon.
- Such inspiring words from a wish alum and childhood cancer survivor. 😍 Thank you for giving back to wish kids, Brady Lucas, M.Ed., CHES®! 💙
📚Author of Smiley’s Smile🐢🦒🐶 💫2-time childhood cancer thriver 😊Smiler, Speaker, Storyteller 🔊 Fundraising and development professional #smilesmaketheworldgoround.
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Woke up this morning to sit at my desk and was given an instant reminder why I do what I do every day. 🌟 The Brady C. Lucas Golf Outing raised over $307K in 12 years of hosting the outing for Four Diamonds and the last 3 years to sponsor a wish for a child through Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 💙 On top of the money raised, family and friends constantly rallied behind each other to create life-long memories and relationships. 🙏🏻 We all need reminders and sources of inspiration. Grateful and thankful to have this special one acknowledging the BCLGO for making 3 wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses come true. ☀️ #smilesmaketheworldgoround #grow #community #giveback #philanthropy Ryan Lucas, Shaun Lucas - Sweet treats & big smiles at BNY Mellon!😁 The Frios Gourmet Pops Gourmet Pops Sweet Ride brought smiles to BNY Mellon's Take Your Child To Work Day. Employees' kids enjoyed delicious Frios Gourmet Pops, with $1 from each pop benefiting Make-A-Wish®! 🍧 A big thank you to BNY Mellon for sponsoring the pops and making it a refreshing day for everyone. 🌞 Pictured: KC Carlson and Kelly Carpenter, owner/operators of The Sweet Ride by Frios Gourmet Pops.
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