The Wishwall Foundation is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization and social community. The foundation makes the social impact wishes of people come true.[1][2][3]
History edit
In 2015, Simonetta Lein established foundation to address social issues such as literacy, poverty, and women's safety while granting wishes.[4][5]
Lein established the initial Wishwall in Philadelphia during the September 2015 visit of Pope Francis.[6][7]
Programs edit
The foundation collaborates with other non-profit groups that promote social integration and the defense of human rights and with companies that wish to sponsor worthy initiatives.[8][9]
Project Farm2Life by the foundation will provide free fertilizers to 35 rural farmers in 3 communities, boosting their crop yield.[10] Through the project "Christmas with the Wishmaker," the foundation focussed on Christmas for vulnerable children in Nigeria.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Project EmpowerHER by The Wishwall Foundation". New York Weekly Times. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Wishwall Foundation Celebrates Festive Season In 4 Vulnerable Homes". News Africa Now. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "The Wishwall In Washington D.C. For A FUture Of Hope- The Wishwall Foundation Meets NIAF". HuffPost. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "SIMONETTA LEIN: A JEWEL FOR THE NEEDY - EMPOWERING WOMEN IN AFRICA". The Indie Source. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ Vadala, Nick. "Italian Market to get 'wishwall' installation for papal visit". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Meeting Simonetta Lein, 'The Celebrity Wishmaker'". HuffPost. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ Whittaker, Celeste E. "Wishwall being dedicated in honor of Christina Grimmie". Courier-Post. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ Newhouse, Sam (2015-12-23). "Heartbroken mom's Christmas wish is to find daughter's hit-and-run killer – Metro Philadelphia". Metro (Philadelphia newspaper). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ "Charitybuzz: The Wishwall Foundation". /www.Charitybuzz.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ Schwartz, Morissa (2022-06-22). "The Wishwall Foundation Teams Up With PROJECT FARM2LIFE". Los Angeles Weekly Times. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ Schwartz, Morissa (2021-12-16). "CHRISTMAS WITH THE WISH MAKER". The World News Network. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ^ FWO (2018-08-13). ""The Wishwall" TV Show Starring Simonetta Lein Launches on Amazon Prime via FNL Network". Fashion Week Online®. Retrieved 2023-05-04.