Open Twilight Wishes
Discover how we turn dreams into reality for seniors in need. Learn about our mission, the lives we’ve touched and how you can be a part of the journey.
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Richard L., 74, Greensboro, PA
Richard L., a 74-year-old resident of Greensboro, PA, dreams of owning an electric scooter. For years, he dedicated his time to volunteering at the local food bank and the Greensboro Firehall. Unfortunately, health issues have now prevented him from continuing…
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Grace P., 77. Leechburg, PA
Grace has submitted a Twilight Wish, and we need your help to make it come true. She would greatly benefit from a lift chair due to her severe mobility issues, including arthritis, hip and back pain, and a herniated disc.…
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Rise A., 78, Beckley, WV
Rise, 78, has dedicated her life to volunteering at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. Her Twilight Wish is to have a small washer and dryer at home, so she no longer has to visit the laundromat every week. Having…
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Veterans Wish Program
Thanks to generous donors, we were able to grant many wishes over the past year to senior citizens who have proudly served our country. Our goal in 2024 is to surpass that number and grant wishes to as many elderly…
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Jean S., 68, Holliston, MA
Jean S. from Holliston, MA is a wife and caregiver for her ill husband, who has been sick for the past 12 years- always caring for others and thinking of others before herself. She also works in a Healthcare facility…
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Donate Now to help us grant more wishes!
Donate Now to help us grant more wishes!
How A Twilight Wish Comes True

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Apply
Submit a wish request for yourself or a deserving senior by completing our Twilight Wish Application either online or by downloading our printable application. Twilight Wish never charges an application fee and won’t accept applications from a third party.
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Review Process
Twilight Wish applications are reviewed by our Twilight Wish Committee at our monthly meeting which is the second Thursday of every month. If the application meets our criteria, it is either approved or denied. If approved, it is assigned to a committee member or a chapter
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Funding
Twilight Wishes are funded through donations, corporate partnerships, grants and in-kind donations of goods or services.
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Celebrate
With chapters throughout the U.S., we have many dedicated and enthusiastic Twilight Wish granters who help make dreams come true. On the day of their wish granting, every wish recipient receives an “My wish is being granted today!” button and a personalized Twilight Wish Certificate.
Why we do it

A Population In Need
Senior citizens are the fastest growing population in the world. The number of Americans 65 and older is projected to more than double to over 98 million by 2060. In the U.S. today, one in three seniors older than 65 live alone and the number of seniors living alone only increases with age. Many of these seniors experience social isolation which puts them at risk of developing medical conditions such as high blood pressure and dementia. Granting a Twilight Wish can help change that.

Changing Lives, One Twilight Wish At A Time
Our Twilight Wish recipients report overwhelmingly that having their wish granted impacted their life for the better. Their mental and physical health often improves, positively changing their outlook on life. Simple Needs Wishes, such as hearing aids, dentures, and lift chairs often have the biggest impact on improving the quality of life for low-income seniors. Items such as these reduce isolation, increase self-esteem and allow many seniors to continue living on their own.

Embracing Aging
The wishes we grant are changing the way our society views aging as it witnesses seniors living life to the fullest by skydiving, riding a Harley one more time or publishing their first novel. By sharing our recipients’ stories, we are inspiring both older and younger generations and helping to bring about a cultural shift in how aging is perceived in our society. Through our annual “Week of Wishes” or “WOW,” we encourage others to grant wishes for seniors in their communities and help us make the world a nicer place to age, one Twilight Wish at a time.
Experience and Results You Can Trust
Fulfilled Wishes
Discover heartwarming stories of fulfilled wishes. See how kindness and generosity have transformed the lives of seniors.
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A wish for a good night’s sleep
Jeree Harris, a resident of Immanuel House in Hartford, Connecticut, recently had her wish for a new twin bed and bedding granted, thanks to our Connecticut chapter. Jeree needed a comfortable, safe bed, but couldn’t afford it on her fixed… Learn More
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Food bank volunteer has wish granted!
Bessie Brooks, a resident of Camden, New Jersey, had her wish for Uber gift cards granted, thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation staff. Brooks, 80, volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey twice a week to help cook and wash dishes. Her beloved… Learn More
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The gift of new clothes for Jeannette
Recently, we granted Jeannette Daily’s simple wish for clothing. Jeannette lives in an assisted living facility in Quakertown. She has no family nearby and cannot afford to buy new clothing for herself. Although a very simple wish, it meant the… Learn More
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Christine’s wish to be able to communicate with family is granted
Christine D., a resident of Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, had her wish for a laptop granted, thanks to our Northern New Jersey chapter. Christine, who is 66, fell several years ago breaking her hip and tibia. At… Learn More
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