Seniors Have Wishes Too
Silver Wishes was created to remind seniors in our community that they matter, they are valued, and they still have purpose. Inspired by the Make-A-Wish model, we grant one-time wishes to seniors age 65+ who are facing illness, isolation, financial hardship, or life’s unexpected challenges.
A wish might be something practical—help regaining independence, easing a daily burden, or meeting a basic need.
A wish might reunite family members who have been separated.
A wish might bring joy through a long-held bucket list dream or a meaningful experience.
No matter the form it takes, every wish carries the same message: you are seen, you are important, and you are not forgotten.
Why Your Gift Matters
When you give to Silver Wishes, you are helping restore hope and dignity at a time when many seniors feel invisible. You are creating moments of connection, joy, and relief that can change a senior’s outlook on life.
And just as importantly, our donors, volunteers, and community partners often tell us that they experience something powerful too—the joy that comes from being part of a mission rooted in kindness and compassion.
Together, we are creating a ripple effect of hope.
Introducing the Dandelion Legacy Giving Circle
This year, we invite our most committed supporters to deepen their impact by joining the Dandelion Legacy Giving Circle—an exclusive group of donors who help ensure wishes can continue to bloom all year long.
Members commit to:
A minimum one-time annual gift of $1,000, or
Recurring monthly or quarterly donations totaling at least $1,000 annually
As a member of the Dandelion Legacy Giving Circle, you’ll receive:
An invitation to an annual Dandelion Legacy appreciation gathering
Private wish impact updates, sharing the stories your generosity helps make possible
Like a dandelion releasing its seeds, your generosity spreads far beyond a single moment—creating a lasting ripple effect of kindness throughout our community.
Every Gift Plants a Seed
No matter how big or how small your gift may be, you are planting a seed that helps make a wish come true. Thank you for believing in the power of kindness and for letting seniors know they are seen, valued, and remembered—because seniors have wishes too.
Impacting the lives of seniors one wish at a time.
Monetary donations to purchase items for wish nominations.
Monetary donations so that we can have one paid staff member.
Monetary donations for a small storage unit.
Working Board Members
Business connections that can sponsor wishes.
Silver Wishes Inc. is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all (future) staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and board members are treated with respect and dignity. For the purposes of this statement, diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, familial status, age, disability and socio-economic status; Inclusion is valuing, respecting, and encouraging the full participation of each individual in the life and leadership of the organization; Equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities. We are an organization that celebrates the rich diversity of the Sacramento region. We will not tolerate discrimination, biases, harassment, or bullying of any kind. Regardless of race, socio-economic status, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, or marital status, we are an organization that celebrates the richness of our community. As an organization and Board of Directors, we agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in our vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and board composition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our staff, our members, and programs we develop and support.
Organization name
Silver Wishes Inc
2021
Mission Category
Human Services
Operating Budget
$100,001-$250,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Board Members
Demographics Served
Seniors
Local Counties Served
Placer, Sacramento
Address
205 FANTAIL CTPlacer County, CA, US
Sacramento County, CA, US