Donate to make a wish come true
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to forget that just around the corner, our neighbors are facing unseen struggles.
By making a gift, compassionate and generous people like you can have a tremendous impact on local families who are striving for a better life.
Your kindness can change lives. Will you be the one to make a difference?
About the Wish List
The 2024 Wish List marks the 38th year United Way of Greater Cincinnati and The Cincinnati Enquirer have partnered on the annual holiday project, which provides support to families and individuals in need in Greater Cincinnati.
Their wishes are not extravagant. Donations from caring people like you will make it possible to purchase beds, clothing, shoes, home furnishings and appliances — items most of us take for granted.
Those featured in the Wish List represent only a tiny fraction of people in our community with unmet needs. You can feel good knowing your gift also helps ensure other families in our region have opportunities to thrive. Stories are published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sundays and Mondays in December, and also appear on Cincinnati.com.
All charitable gifts to the Wish List are distributed by United Way. After wishes are granted, remaining funds assist people with similar needs throughout the year. For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].
United Way of Greater Cincinnati is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization [Tax ID: 31-0537502]. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
2024 Stories
- Dec. 20 | Silverton grandmother slept on the couch so her grandson could have a bed | Wish List
- Dec. 20 | 'I have my own space.' Mom wants to make a home for herself, toddler | Wish List
- Dec. 16 | 'Still got her': NKY grandmother gets back on her feet after series of setbacks | Wish List
- Dec. 12 | Being blind hasn't stopped Cincinnati woman from pursuing passion for music | Wish List
- Dec. 5 | He had to throw away everything. Now, he needs help with a fresh start | Wish List
- Dec. 4 | Grandmother needs help caring for granddaughters after family tragedy | Wish List
- Nov. 28 | A reliable car would help this Covington mom of 3 working toward a degree | Wish List
- Nov. 27 | Mom wants to give her 18-month-old 'the best life' after surviving a shooting | Wish List
2023 Stories
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Enquirer readers donate $66,000 to help United Way Wish List families
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Grandmother wants help making her house a home for grandchildren in her care | Wish List
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Norwood father wants to return to work after multiple sclerosis diagnosis | Wish List
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An Indiana man with disability needs a new watch to work at job he likes | Wish List
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Cincinnati teen needs help as she starts new life | Wish List
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Northern Kentucky family needs help rebuilding after fire | Wish List
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After adopting a teen, Goshen mom needs help furnishing their home | Wish List
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Family rallies around son after spinal cord injury | Wish List
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Cincinnati mother unexpectedly lost 2 children in 2 years | Wish List
2022 Stories
- Mom turned her life around and needs help to reach her long-term goals | Published: 12/22/2022
- Social worker who helped others needs help after epilepsy diagnosis | Published: 12/21/2022
- Grieving mother who hasn't been able to return to work needs help | Published: 12/16/2022
- NKy. family wishes for clothes, educational materials and more while looking for new home | Published: 12/15/2022
- New car would help nurse aid get to work, achieve dream of becoming a nurse | Published: 12/9/2022
- Veteran needs help making his house accessible | Published: 12/7/2022
- NKy. family needs help replacing beds, clothes and more after forced move | Published: 12/5/2022
- Visually impaired baby needs toys, tools to help him grow | Published: 12/2/2022
2021 Stories
- How a washer and dryer can be godsends to an aspiring cook
- Widowed grandmother raising three girls needs a few necessities
- Mariyah needs three wheels and she'd be a kiddo with her own cloud of dust
- A special kind of laptop to continue a life of serving others
- A happy, smiling boy needs special equipment and toys to help lead his best life
- Born too small, his strides are epic. Now, he could use some special help standing up
- A nurse and caregiver who suffers from depression could use some help getting back on her feet
- In recovery for past meth use, a wish to show a smile that says how good life is
2020 Stories
- Goals for 3-year-old with neurological disorders are to laugh and crawl
- Car accident leaves mom wondering if daughter will ever speak
- A power lift recliner would give this 76-year-old ease and independence
- Mother puts grief, heartache aside to focus on her three children
- Mother pursuing academics while struggling with autistic son's needs
- He's legally blind but just wants to 'look like the other kids'
- Custom wheelchair would be 'life-changing' for Kings High School sophomore
- Mother of two 'always nervous about being homeless again'
- Wish List 2020 Wrap-Up: Over $115K raised to help community members in need
2019 Stories
- 3 year-old needs a safe place to sleep
- Visually impaired child could use sensory tools
- Veteran wants a better life for family
- Teen, family need warmer clothes, new furniture and food
- She still finds a way to smile
- Mom of 3 wants to fix her smile to improve confidence, job prospects
- Oakley resident born with rickets needs new wheelchair to remain independent
- Family in debt after teen's sudden death, transporting her body to native Eritrea