Connect With a Wish works to connect the wishes and needs of children in Virginia Beach foster care with the generosity of our community. We provide the resources and support needed to give these children the opportunity to grow into positive and productive members of our community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Back to School! We are seeking donations for back-to-school supplies for our foster youth.
New school supplies, from glue sticks to notebooks and beyond, are welcomed with enthusiasm! Due to the lasting effects of the crisis, we are expecting a lull in donation activity, and anything to get ahead of it is greatly appreciated! Also, check out our AmazonSmile list - updates coming soon!
Many thanks to Allstate and Ralph Rios for their continuous support of Connect With A Wish since its inception. Ralph, husband of Joy Rios, has been hugely important in the operations of Connect With A Wish. Get to know Joy, Ralph, and their family by watching Allstate's piece on the Rios family and CWW.
Amazon Smile
You shop, Amazon gives.
At no extra cost to you!
Papa John's
Use code PIZZA4CWW and a portion of your order is donated when you order online
Volunteer of the Quarter Awards
Summer 2019 - Michele Derwent,
Fall 2019 - Jenn Robinson
New volunteers are coming soon. Thanks to all of our volunteers; we couldn't be who we are without them!
TRIBUTARY DONATIONS
John Hamilton in honor of Paula H. Owen
Nicole Ordway in honor of Mya and Jakob Loringer
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Michael Falvey in honor of Renchen Greiner on her birthday.
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CHKD Bayshore Circle Sisters in honor of Laura Putney
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Ellen and Richard Moeller in remembrance of Daniel Pierce
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Cheryl and Gerald McIntosh in remembrance of Daniel Pierce
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Calvin Albers in remembrance of Daniel Pierce
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Mosley Family in honor of the Ruppert Family
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Julie and Paul Morgan in honor of Carlene & Rob Clark and Jessica Clark Morgan
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Mr. and Mrs. Payne in honor of Russell and Michelle Payne
We greatly appreciate our tributary donors and are pleased to honor their friends and loved ones.
CWW has a variety of programs to best serve our local foster children. Click above to explore what we do.
An adoptive and foster mother with a passion for service - see how Joy got started, and why.
Our flagship event - the Pungo Wine Festival is more than an extraordinary day of fun, wine, and music - it's a way to help our local foster children.
DONATIONS REQUESTED - Stop by, drop by, and say hi! Bring a mask, please!
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Pajamas (all sizes and gender, ESP young boy's and men's)
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Baby rattles, toys, and bath toys
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Diaper creme
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Nightlights/flaslights
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Ethnic/Natural hair care products
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Bars of Soap/body wash
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Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion
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Individual packs of tissue
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Female hygiene products
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Pacifiers and baby bottles
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Toddler sippy and snack cups
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Coloring books (both children and adult themed)
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Journals
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Crayons/Colored pencils
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ALL SIZE UNDERWEAR (must be in package, unworn)
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Girls & Boys body spray
Clothes Closet
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Socks (Mens and Boys - all sizes)
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Khaki/Work Pants/Dress Pants (Mens and Boys - all sizes)
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NEW & UNUSED Boxers, Briefs, Boxer briefs (Mens and boys - all sizes)
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NEW & UNUSED Undershirts - (Mens and Boys - all sizes)
Birthday Brigade​​
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Birthday-themed plates and napkins
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Cake mix
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Large birthday bags
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$10 - $15 gift cards
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NEW & UNUSED nail polish and makeup
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NEW & UNUSED perfume and cologne