‘MAKE A WISH’ CHRISTMAS PROJECT 

Our ‘Make a Wish’ program is designed to assist children and/or families during the holiday season.  

Who is eligible?

Any child receiving assistance from Wayne County Children Services Board whose family has a financial need or circumstantial hardship.

What is a Sponsor?

Our Christmas ‘Make a Wish’ program would not be a reality without the generosity of numerous sponsors (made up of corporations, individuals and groups) who make hundreds of “wishes” come true and each year there are more children with wishes to be filled.  

Wayne County Children Services confidentially matches a child with a community sponsor.  The sponsor is given the first name and age of a child, along with clothing sizes and the child’s “wishes.”  We typically ask sponsors to spend between $150-$175 per child.  Once a child is enrolled in our Christmas program, they are no longer eligible for any other Christmas program in the area.  All items purchased for the child must be brand new.  We then have “Delivery Days” for the sponsors to bring their gifts back to the agency. 

How do I become a Sponsor?

If you would like to sponsor a child, simply complete the inquiry form below or contact Anna Fink, Public Relations & Community Events Coordinator, to be placed on the list to receive a child’s name and wishes. 

How can I make a donation?

Monetary contributions, gift cards and “filler gifts” are also gratefully accepted to assist with last minute needs of children that come into care closer to the holiday, emergency cases and/or special needs of a child.

Donation Ideas:

If you wish to donate items or filler gifts and not sponsor a specific child, we ask that they be wrapped in holiday wrapping paper and a Post-It note on the outside indicating contents.

If you prefer to make a monetary donation:

Please make checks payable to “Wayne County Children Services” noting the funds are for “Christmas MAW.”

 Craft/Art Supplies

Craft Kits •  Jewelry Making Kit •  Art Supply Kits • Drawing Paper/Sketch Pads • Journals • Coloring Books for Small Children & Adult Coloring Books/Sets for Older Children/Teenagers

Electronics

Headphones/Earbuds / Airpods • Handheld Games• Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 Volt)

Gift Cards (Any Amount):

Visa/Mastercard Gift Card • Amazon • Target • GameStop • Walmart • Kohl’s • Fast Food/Restaurants (Wendy’s/McDonald’s/BK/Pizza) • Bath & Body Works • Sephora • Dick’s Sporting Goods

Games

Card Games • Connect 4 • Jenga • Phase 10 • Skipbo • Spot It! • Uno

Health & Beauty Items

Bath & Body Type Products (lotion, shower gels, etc.) •  Hygiene Kits for Teen Guys • Hair Accessories •  Shampoo / Conditioner 

Miscellaneous

Baby dolls • Balls (basketball, football, soccer) • Large Legos for younger kids • Lego sets for all ages • Sensory items for anxiety • Fortnite items • Minecraft Items • Disney Princess items • Remote control cars • Hoodie Sweatshirts • Insulated Drinking cups • Socks 

Teen Gifts

Wireless ear buds • Headphones • Bluetooth speakers • Charging cords/power bank • Lap blankets • Fidget type items • Puzzles • Hoodie Sweatshirts • Drones • Stanley Cup • 

Toddler & Baby Gifts

Toddlers: Soft baby dolls • Cozy Coupe Car • Learning toys • Clothing • Small ball pit • Pull-Up training pants & wipes  • 

Baby: Clothing • Dreft laundry soap or sensitive laundry soap • Diapers & wipes • Pacifiers • Bottle cleaning brush • Age-appropriate toys • Swing •

Please Avoid donating:

Candy • Religious Items • Razors • Pierced Earrings • War Type Items (toy guns, swords, etc.) • Phones

All donations can be dropped off at Wayne County Children Services during business hours to 2534 Burbank Rd, Wooster, OH 44691.

Please include your name/organization name and address with your donation so we may issue your tax receipt and send you a copy of our Thank You newsletter. Tax receipts will be issued in January of next year for all donations.

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