Make-A-Wish North Texas
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Make-A-Wish North Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on granting wishes for children facing critical illnesses within its 161-county service area. The organization aims to transform the lives of eligible children by providing wishes that can boost confidence, reduce fear, and foster hope, with broader positive effects noted for families and communities. Based in Dallas, Texas, the chapter operates within a larger global mission of Make-A-Wish, emphasizing the potential physical and emotional benefits that accompany a granted wish. The entity serves families and medical partners by coordinating wish referrals and securing support from donors and volunteers to close the gap between wishes granted and those needed. As part of the nonprofit sector, it relies on community engagement and partnerships to sustain its activities, while continuing to research and communicate the impact of wish-granting through its network. The organization has a presence in the nonprofit landscape and participates in industry-wide activities, including collaborations and events that advance its mission.