Your Passion Can Transform Lives  

Kids For Wish Kids is a unique program managed by kids, for kids. 

Inspiring kids, just like you, can have an impact in right in our community. The Kids For Wish Kids program engages students, schools and youth organizations in philanthropy and service activities in partnership with Make-A-Wish. The program encourages community service, leadership, volunteerism and teamwork. It builds team spirit and gives students hands-on experience fundraising to help create life-changing wishes for kids fighting critical illnesses. 

Kids For Wish Kids puts kids in charge. They take the lead to brainstorm fundraising ideas, create action plans and manage everything from start to finish. Students can even combine their efforts for existing school events, such as spirit week or field day.   

Get Started 

Connect with Make-A-Wish today to get started. 

Contact Taylor Goodman, Development Coordinator at tgoodman@greaterpawv.wish.org.

Join the Make-A-Wish^® Youth Leadership Council, a leadership and development opportunity available in the Greater Pittsburgh area. 

Members selected for the Youth Leadership Council will learn about philanthropy by volunteering with Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the local chapter of the international wish granting organization.

Our goal with the Youth Leadership Council is to encourage youth to give back to children with critical illnesses, right in their community, while making new friends and having fun.

To get involved, contact Taylor Goodman at tgoodman@greaterpawv.wish.org.

Apply to YLC

In-person YLC Application:

• For high school students in the Greater Pittsburgh Area able to attend in-person monthly meetings at our Make-A-Wish Headquarter office located downtown in the Kopper's Building at 436 7th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
• A great opportunity to work closely with Make-A-Wish staff, learn about nonprofits and meet peers also interested in giving back to their community.
• The YLC typically meets the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Meeting Days and Times will be finalized by the group at the first meeting.)

Apply here by filling out the application form.

Virtual YLC Application:

• For any high school students beyond the Greater Pittsburgh Area unable to attend in-person meetings but still would like to join the movement in helping grant wishes to children with critical illnesses. 
• Great option for students involved in sports or other extracurricular activities.
• A great opportunity to work closely with Make-A-Wish staff, learn about nonprofits and meet peers also interested in giving back to their community.
• Bi-monthly virtual meetings will take place typically landing on the third Tuesday of the month either starting a 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. (Meeting Days and Times will be finalized by the group at the first meeting.)
• Will be invited to select in-person events we would love our members to join us at, merging with the in-person YLC if you're available to attend. 

Apply here by filling out the application form.