How You Can Celebrate Giving Tuesday 2025

Wish kid Caleb holding up football jersey with Josh Allen

Each November, individuals, businesses, religious organizations, and other groups will participate in a global day of generosity known as GivingTuesday. The movement not only helps to raise billions of dollars for those in need, it helps spread awareness for some of the country’s most deserving causes. If you’re interested in being a part of this […]

How To Support Make-A-Wish Through In-Kind Donations

Wish Kid Janice with her new puppy

At Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida™, every wish begins with generosity. Each child we serve is facing a critical illness, but with the help of our community, we’re able to turn moments of uncertainty into memories of hope and joy. While fundraisers, events, and volunteer efforts are at the core of what we do, there’s […]

20 Volunteer Opportunities in Jacksonville, FL

Volunteers at the Walk For Wishes

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, stay active, or earn community service hours? Jacksonville is full of opportunities where you can lend a helping hand and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most! At Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida®, we believe in the power of […]

How Charity Wedding Favors Can Help You Spread the Love

How Charity Wedding Favors Can Help You Spread the Love

As you and your partner sway through your first dance, a ripple of joy flows far beyond Jacksonville city limits—straight to a local child whose wish is waiting to come true. By choosing charity wedding favors, you turn the tiny keepsakes guests usually tote home into something priceless: hope, excitement, and memories that outshine even […]

How To Involve Your Business In Charity Events In Jacksonville

Wish kid Tristen learning how to be a blacksmith

Looking for new ways for your business to make a difference? Whether you’re planning a one-time initiative or seeking a long-term partnership, giving back as a business is one of the most impactful things you can do—not just for others, but for your team and your brand. In a city like Jacksonville, where community runs […]

The Best Summer Activities For Kids In Jacksonville (That Give Back)

Wish kid Emersyn enjoying her backyard oasis.

In Jacksonville, summer is all about sunshine, local adventures, and spending quality time with family—but it’s also a season full of opportunity. With school on pause and schedules more relaxed, it’s the perfect time to help kids discover the joy of giving back. Whether it’s baking cookies for a neighbor, volunteering with a local shelter, […]

How To Celebrate World Wish Month In Jacksonville

Wish kid Emersyn enjoying her new backyard oasis

Jacksonville is a city built on community, generosity, and a spirit of giving back. Whether through local fundraisers, charity events, or volunteering, this city has a long-standing tradition of coming together to support those in need. That’s what makes Jacksonville the perfect place to celebrate World Wish Month—a time dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for […]

What Is the Walk For Wishes?

Walk For Wishes fundraiser in Jacksonville

Each year, Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida® brings the Jacksonville community together for an inspiring event—Walk For Wishes. More than just a fundraiser, this walk is a celebration of hope, strength, and the transformative power of a wish. Families, friends, local businesses, and supporters walk together to help grant life-changing wishes for children facing critical […]

5+ Unique Wishes In Our History

Wish Kid Caleb Foarde with Coach McDermott of the Buffalo Bills

When there are no limits, imagination takes center stage. Over the past 30 years, Wish Kids in this chapter have dreamed up some of the most extraordinary and unexpected wishes—ones that reflect their passions, creativity, and sense of adventure. Every wish is powerful, but some stand out for their originality and the sheer joy they […]

5 Celebrity Wish Granters Who Are Making a Difference

John Cena

Every year, the Wishmaker’s Ball in Jacksonville gathers a compassionate community dedicated to fulfilling life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This signature fundraiser gala for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida™ celebrates not only the magic of wishes but also the power of those who help bring them to life. While countless donors, volunteers, and […]