Covid 19 Updates
Facemasks must still be worn in the building. The Thrift Store is open during the hours stated below and the warehouse is open to clients. Clients need to schedule an appointment before picking up...
View ArticleThank you Cheryl!
Cheryl Porzio stopped by the warehouse this morning with her donations for our Mother Day gift bag project. These donations will become part of the special bags that we will be gifting to local moms...
View ArticleLast Call to Cast Your Vote!!
*Last call for voting*Did you vote???The Wish Project has been chosen as a finalist in the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce YouTube Awards! Be sure to check out our video and vote! You can vote once...
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Happy Family Leaves the Warehouse
A family stopped by the warehouse today to pick up clothing, mattresses, bed frames, bedding and Lori was sure to send them off with cuddle bundles for all 4 of their children. We love seeing happy...
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We need infant formula!
We are almost out of our most requested infant formula! Without more donations, we will be unable to provide this formula to parents requesting it for their babies. If you have Similac advance or...
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Hank the Tank Visits the Warehouse
Hank the Tank stopped by for a visit yesterday while his human dropped off donations. He made friends with the staff and Dianne was especially excited to meet him!
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Clients Need Tables and Microwaves
Happy clients picked up small kitchen tables and microwaves today to help set up their homes. We were happy to provide them with items they needed to make their lives just a bit easier. Unfortunately,...
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Chelmsford Sai Center Delivers
Rajib from the Chelmsford Sai Center stopped by this morning to drop off much needed diapers, deodorant, and body wash. These were items that we were in fear of running out of this week. These amazing...
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Taking the Sting out of Buying Back to School Supplies
Taking the sting out of buying back-to-school supplies (VIDEO) By Amelia Pak-Harvey Updated: 07/23/2016 09:23:05 AM EDT The Wish Project again collected backpacks for kids who need them for the...
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Why backpacks mean hope and a wish come true to homeless kids
To a child living in poverty, you spend many a night wondering if you will move tomorrow. MA is the only state with a shelter law so frequently families with young children that hit a financial hard...
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Companies that match donations
Welcome to our Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant Resource Page At The Wish Project, we’re dedicated to providing basic things to the children and families in need in MA. An easy way to double your...
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MA STATE BABY FACTS: Diapers needed size 4, 5, 6
Our Wish Project is part of the National Diaper Bank Group and supplies baby gear, clothing, formula and diapers to more than 1,000 babies a year in the Merrimack Valley of MA. There is so much good...
View ArticleThe State of Homelessness in America 2015
Report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness 04/02/15 Homelessness Declines Nationally, but Lack of Affordable Housing Threatens Progress Washington, DC – During a period of economic growth...
View ArticlePoverty has moved to the Suburbs
PBS did a great short movie about why this changed has happened. See link below. Suburban poverty is particularly devastating since there are few supports and and a lack of transportation. People...
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New Heat Extermination Trailer is Here
HeatTreatTrailer_WishProject OPEN HOUSE: Come see it this Wednesday, April 23rd at the Open House 12 noon to 4pm in Foundry Industrial Park off Plain Street. View the PPT about how it works The Wish...
View ArticleA Woman’s Nation Changes Everything: By Maria Shriver
Poverty DOES discriminate and the kids are paying for the inequality “For the first time in our history, half of all U.S. workers are women. Mothers are the primary breadwinners or co-breadwinners in...
View ArticleHere is a great look at poverty through one moms eyes.
I received this link from the National Diaper Bank list serve. We joined last month. It is appalling that so many working moms have to choose whether to pay bills or eat. Even if they raise minimum...
View ArticleMagic of Christmas Wrapping up: Wish News 12/18
The Magic of Christmas is Wrapping Up We are open this Saturday, weather permitting, then closed to the public until Tuesday January 4th. You donors really outdid yourselves this year! There were only...
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