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CWW

enhancing the lives of children in Hampton Roads foster care

tributary donors

Connect With a Wish is pleased to honor those who have donated in honor of friends, family, and loved ones. If you would like to contribute in celebration of an important event or people in your life, please contact us.

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Planting a Tree

Eldred and Catherine Caveney in honor of Bill's birthday

Marion and Douglas Willey, in loving memory of their cousin Teresa Lopez

Cathy Pierce in memory of Daniel Pierce

Charity UMC Bible Group in honor of Barbara Henley

Joan Christie in memory of Jarrett Zoby

The Frey Family, in memory of Margaret Robrecht and Lolen “Wendy” Daugherty

J Thorpe and Connie Bowden in memory of Sandra Payne

Scott Berry in memory of Sandra Payne

Pamela Ives in memory of Sandra Payne

Marry Warren in memory of Sandra Payne

Kathleen Marie Hatton in memory of Sandra Payne

Barry and Debby Mandell in memory of Sandra Payne

Don Dorey in memory of Sandra Payne

Warren and Joan Christie in memory of Sandra Payne

Harold and Deanna Lloyd in memory of Sandra Payne

Steve and Sheila Magula in memory of Sandra Payne

Barbara Zoby in memory of Sandra Payne

Marshall Eng in memory of Sandra Payne

Nancy Jorgensen, Diane Nikkel and Elaine Vollbrecht in remembrance of Nancy Noer

Calvin Albers in remembrance of Daniel Pierce

Suffolk Development Corp. in honor of Harry Davis

Cheryl and Gerald McIntosh in memory of Daniel Pierce

The Rich Family: Phil, Ruth Ann, and Eian; in memory of Lt. Samuel R. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Payne in honor of Russell and Michelle Payne

CHKD Bayshore Circle Sisters in honor of Laura Putney

Mosley Family in honor of the Ruppert Family

Pamela and Billy Stancill in honor of John Reid on his birthday

Several coworkers in memory of Kerriel Bailey

John Hamilton in honor of Paula H. Owen

Julie and Paul Morgan in honor of Carlene & Rob Clark, and Jessica Clark Morgan

Michael Falvey in honor of Renchen Greiner on her birthday

Nicole Ordway in honor of Mya and Jakob Loringer

Ellen and Richard Moeller in remembrance of Daniel Pierce

who we are

Connect With a Wish is a Virginia Beach based, 501c3 nonprofit. We provide children in local foster care with resources and support to live well and grow. Since our beginnings in 2014, we have worked with our volunteers and partners to enhance the lives of kids and young adults in Virginia Beach foster care, and beyond.

We strive to achieve our mission through a growing list of programs and special events, and they all rely on the generosity of charitable people like you.

the latest news

There's always something new at CWW. Don't miss out!

on the air

Spring '23

Congratulations to Cheryl Weber on receiving Volunteer of the Quarter for Spring '23! Cheryl has been a long-time supporter of CWW. One of her main roles here is she delivers our Birthday Brigade bags every month to Virginia Beach Human Services. She also has been a great help with our Santapalooza event by purchasing LOTS of stockings. Cheryl is always ready to help us at our events and we APPRECIATE her! Thank you

Cheryl Weber
Winter '22

Thank you to Cheryl Oneyear at Face Friend for the great blanket donations!! Cheryl continually handmakes blankets for youth in foster care and we appreciate all the support you've given us! Congrats on Volunteer of the Quarter!

Cheryl Oneyear
Fall '22

Please help us congratulate our Fall 2022 Volunteer of the Quarter, Terry Bowers! Terry is the President of Seven Cities Camaro Club and has coordinated the Kars4Kids Fundraising Car Show for 2 years in a row to benefit CWW! She also does collections ALL YEAR long for our Back to School event, Santapalooza, Birthday Brigade and so much more. THANK YOU Terry for your optimism, generosity, volunteer services, and support of CWW!

Terry Bowers
Summer '22

Thanks to India French for donating stockings, stuffers, and toys for the holidays! India is always around to help us out and we're so grateful for her! Congrats on Volunteer of the Quarter, India!!

India French

A thousand thanks to all  our dedicated volunteers! We love you all.

would you consider fostering?

Connect With a Wish, your local city, and so many nonprofits are here to help, with everything from furniture to counseling. Are you ready? Get in touch with Laurie Huresky or Kaishanta Hernanadez at VB Human Services.

95.7 R&BHampton Roads Perspective w/ Devin Tucker
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Ep. 5 - What it TakesCandid Conversations in Child Welfare
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volunteer of the quarter

Kids in Vegetable Farm

our mission

"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"

Polynesian Golf Tourney

June 23, 2023

We're looking for golfers and sponsors for the Polynesian Pineapple Open! Join us at Red Wing Golf Course for 18 holes and authentic Polynesian food! Proceeds go to CWW.

Polynesian Golf Tourney

June 23, 2023

Christmas in July

July 20, 2023, 5-8pm

Help us kick off for Santapalooza! Come out to Back Bay Brew House on Norfolk Ave for a fun night of fundraising, good food and drinks, and friends!

Christmas in July

July 20, 2023, 5-8pm

Il Giardino - Dine In For A Cause

October 3, 2023

Come out for excellent Italian food while supporting a great cause! CWW receives 10% of sales for the night.

Il Giardino - Dine In For A Cause

October 3, 2023

Thank You, Orangetheory!

May 19, 2023

Orangetheory at Red Mill hosted a donation fitness class and raised over $5000! We appreciate the kindness from Coach Jo and the class.

Thank You, Orangetheory!

May 19, 2023

Wish Upon A Star - Thanks!

April 1, 2023

Thanks to our sponsors and all who came out for our first gala! It was a fun time, and we can't wait for next year!

Wish Upon A Star - Thanks!

April 1, 2023

Give Local - Thank You!

May 1, 2023

Thanks to everyone who took part in the region's annual day of giving! We were able to raise over $10,000 with your help!

Give Local - Thank You!

May 1, 2023

ATTACh Conference

October 12 - 14, 2023

Join a national and international coalition of parents, caregivers and professionals working to make healing children more hopeful and more effective. Right here at the Hilton in Virginia Beach.

ATTACh Conference

October 12 - 14, 2023

thanks to our partners

We at Connect With a Wish are very grateful for the support from all of our partners for their influential support. See what businesses are supporting Connect With a Wish in your neighborhood, below!

our reputation

We're platinum rated on Great NonProfits and Candid Guidestar! We're committed to transparency and integrity in following our mission, so you can support us with confidence. You can also view our yearly budget.

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