2011 + 2014 : Winter Wishes

In December 2011, we helped 8 children through the New York Cares Winter Wishes program. We went to Manhattan with wish lists, navigating through busy stores like Toys R Us and Macy's to find the right gifts. We also enjoyed the NYC Christmas atmosphere with its festive decorations and music. We loved it so much that we did it again in 2014, choosing to shop at Macy's and Target in Downtown Brooklyn for a less crowded experience. Each member of our group had a child's wish list and a budget to stick to, allowing us to be creative while managing our spending.

We plan to participate in Winter Wishes again, improving our gift wrapping, budgeting skills, and helping those in need during the holidays.