Jewelers for Children (JFC) was created by the jewelry and diamond industry with the mission of raising funds for charities that primarily benefit children. Competing companies involving retailers, manufacturers, watch companies, trade associations and those who provide professional services to the industry unite on behalf of children in need. Since 1999, JFC has helped the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® to grant than 900 wishes through the Wish A State program founded in cooperation with JFC and Jewelers of America.