Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is a nonprofit organization focused on granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Based in Oakland, California, it serves 17 Northern California counties, including Alameda, San Francisco, and Sonoma. Founded in 1984, the chapter has fulfilled more than 9,000 wishes over its forty-year history. It is part of Make-A-Wish, a worldwide network that has granted more than 500,000 wishes across 50 countries on five continents, with the help of more than 43,000 volunteers. Evidence suggests that granting a wish can help children build physical and emotional strength, potentially improving quality of life and health outcomes. In 2026, Disney Experiences announced a collaboration with Make-A-Wish to bring additional magic to a race weekend.