• Before submitting your wish request, please carefully review our Senior Wish Makers Qualifications and Guidelines below. Once you have read through the guidelines, please check the acknowledgement box at the bottom of this page to continue with your online wish application.

  • Wish Recipient Requirements:

  • Wish Guidelines

    Wish Guidelines

    • Resident of the State of Oregon and a U.S. Citizen.
    • 65 years of age or older.
    • Annual total household income less than $35,000.
    • Must be cognitively, emotionally and physically capable of communicating and experiencing the wish.
    • The wish must be something the recipient can safely receive, use, or participate in, either independently or with help from family or a caregiver.
    • Proof of age, income and physician’s clearance may be required if approved for the wish.

  • Wishes Granted:

    • Travel to see friends or family or family to come visit you (family reunions, hometown visits)
    • Classes (music, art, computer, dance, cooking)
    • Memorable experiences (sporting events, concerts, broadway show, fishing trip)
    • Electronic devices to stay connected with family and friends (tablets, computers, phones)
    • Items that improve comfort, independence, connection or quality of life, such as mobility equipment, helpful household items or other meaningful needs.

  • Wish Restrictions:

    • Financial assistance - we focus on experiences and items rather than direct financial assistance (cash payments, utilities, rent, etc) 
    • Harmful or dangerous wishes
    • Medical expenses – including surgery, prescriptions, dentures
    • Travel outside the continental U.S.

    Please note: The examples listed above are meant to provide guidance and do not represent our complete range of possibilities.

  • Wish Recipient Process

  • Upon receipt of your application, a Senior Wish Makers representative may call or email you to discuss your wish. A volunteer committee meets every month to review applications for approval. All applicants will be notified of their approval or denial. Depending on the wish, it could take up to 90 days to fulfill. Please allow plenty of time for approval and planning. We regret that not every qualifying wish can be granted. Senior Wish Makers has sole discretion in the decision to grant or deny a specific wish from an applicant.

    For any questions regarding this application, please don’t hesitate to contact Karen Ahner at 503-312-0116 or karen@seniorwishmakers.org

    Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to make your wish come true! We look forward to reviewing your application.

  • Wish Application

    Wish Application

  • Tell Us About Your Wish

    A wish can be an experience you have always wanted to have, something that brings joy or connection, or something that would make a meaningful difference in your daily life. We would love to hear what would be special and meaningful to you.

    If you are nominating a senior for a wish, please remember that all questions refer to the senior you are nominating. Please be as thorough as possible to ensure your application is considered.

  • Wish Recipient Information

  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Do you have health insurance coverage?
  • Military veteran?
  • Who are you completing this application for?
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Has the Wish Recipient been notified that they have been nominated for a wish?
  • Does the Wish Recipient Live Independently or at a Senior Residential Facility?
  • Does the wish recipient have any medical conditions, disabilities, or mobility challenges that should be considered when planning this wish?

  • Not sure what to wish for?

    A wish might be a special outing or experience, reconnecting with someone you love, attending a concert or event, enjoying a favorite hobby again, visiting a meaningful place, or something that would bring greater comfort, independence, joy or connection to your life.

  • Please note: Submitting a wish does not guarantee that it will be granted. Each wish is carefully reviewed based on our guidelines, available resources and our ability to fulfill the request.

  • Date
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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