Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: The Association of Wish Granting Organizations was formed in 1995.Its members make wishes and dreams come true for children and adults throughout the United States, Canada and Europe who are battling life-threatening and terminal illnesses. Members abide by strict codes of ethics and the highest level of financial accountability. The members of the organziation do not raise funds through telemarketing; in order to qualify as a member of AWGO, at least 75% of dollars raised must go directly to program expenses. Donations to this organization will be distributed evenly among member organizations to make dreams and wishes come true for sick children and adults.