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Our Mission
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Make-A-Wish Central and Western North Carolina serves 51 counties in North Carolina from Burlington (Alamance County) to the west.
Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina has granted more than 5,300 wishes since its inception in 1985. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness.
Our Board
Mick Slattery
Board Chair
Terri Zandhuis
Vice Chair
Jeff Ross
Treasurer
Matt Johnson
Previous Vice Chair
Our Staff
Jill Hart
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Meredith Morris
Director of Mission Delivery
Chris Webber
Director of Special Events
Erica Ellis
Sr. Gift Officer, Individual & Major Giving
Michelle Scannella
Marketing and Communications Manager
Media Center
Access news releases, background information and recent news about Make-A-Wish and connect with our Communications team.
News Releases
View our latest news releases to learn about major wish-granting events, sponsorships, campaigns, and other news.
In the News & Blogs
Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs, and other media often tell stories about wishes.
Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2019 audit results, Make-A-Wish Foundation Central & Western North Carolina spent 78% of every dollar on wish granting and related program expenses. Only 5% of every dollar was spent on management and general costs and 17% was allocated to fundraising. For full financial details please review our most recent FY19 Audited Financial Statements or our latest 990. See our Functional Expenses breakdown below.
Financial Statements FY19 Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina FY19 IRS 990
Careers & Internships
At Make-A-Wish, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.
Currently we do not have any career opportunities available.
Click here to learn more about available internship opportunities.
Contact Us
Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina
Charlotte, NC 28203
Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina, Triad Office
Greensboro, NC 27409