716-508-2121
Primary Services
Wish Foundations
Description
Grants life enriching wishes to eligible seniors 65 and older. Wishes have included traveling to see a loved one, attending a cultural or sporting event, participating in a favorite activity again, crossing off a bucket list item, taking art, swimming, or music lessons, or having a simpler need fulfilled. Seniors must meet income guidelines or permanently reside in a care facility.
Also runs a HERO Box program to recognize the service of senior Veterans 65 and older. HERO Boxes are distributed to approximately 100 Veterans each November.
Applications for all programs and additional information can be found at www.seniorwishes.org
Also runs a HERO Box program to recognize the service of senior Veterans 65 and older. HERO Boxes are distributed to approximately 100 Veterans each November.
Applications for all programs and additional information can be found at www.seniorwishes.org
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Western New York, 65 years of age or older, and a U.S. Citizen who meets one of the following requirements:
- Has an annual income less than $38,000 for a household of one or less than $44,000 for a household of two
OR
- Is a permanent resident of a care facility
Must be cognitively, emotionally, and physically capable of communicating and experiencing the wish, and must be unable to fulfill the wish on one's own.
Service Area: WNY.
- Has an annual income less than $38,000 for a household of one or less than $44,000 for a household of two
OR
- Is a permanent resident of a care facility
Must be cognitively, emotionally, and physically capable of communicating and experiencing the wish, and must be unable to fulfill the wish on one's own.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Visit the website or call to get an application. Applications are reviewed bi-monthly by a wish granting committee.
For any questions, contact Wendy at 716-508-2121 or wbackman@uchsinc.org.
For any questions, contact Wendy at 716-508-2121 or wbackman@uchsinc.org.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
Dec 13, 2023
Contacts
Wendy Miller Backman, MSW (Primary)
Executive Director
wbackman@uchsinc.org
716-508-2121