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Holiday Hope
This holiday season, we’re coming together to spread hope through our Spirit of Giving initiatives. From food and toy drives to donation campaigns that support families in need, every act of generosity helps make the holidays a little brighter. Join us in giving back to our community this season.
Give Hope. Share Joy.
The Magic of Giving Starts with You
Our #1 Priority
Give the Gift of Stability
Basic needs requests are more than double normal level right now.
Help patients overcome real-life barriers to better health. Your contribution provides essentials—like bedding, transportation to appointments, food, clothing, or medications—when no other resources exist. Every gift supports families in urgent need so they can focus on healing.
Our #2 Priority
Share Joy With Patients in our Care
We have more than 400 requests for assistance to make this holiday season special for the families we serve.
Requests have quadrupled since last year and we need your help to fulfill specific, submitted holiday wishes by donating new toys or gift cards. Your support brings holiday magic to families facing hardship and ensures every child experiences the warmth and wonder of the season.
Our #3 Priority
Provide Comfort and Dignity
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and other essentials can make a world of difference. By collecting personal care items, you help patients meet everyday needs that support confidence, health, and well-being.
Help Nourish Local Families
Gather non-perishable items to support patients experiencing food insecurity. Your food drive ensures families have access to healthy meals during the holidays—a time when many face extra challenges.
Send Words of Hope and Cheer
A simple handwritten message can brighten someone’s season. Create holiday cards filled with encouragement and kindness for patients and families who may be struggling. Your words can lift spirits when they’re needed most.
Our #1 Priority
Give the Gift of Stability
Basic needs requests are more than double normal level right now.
Help patients overcome real-life barriers to better health. Your contribution provides essentials—like bedding, transportation to appointments, food, clothing, or medications—when no other resources exist. Every gift supports families in urgent need so they can focus on healing.
Our #2 Priority
Share Joy With Patients in our Care
We have more than 400 requests for assistance to make this holiday season special for the families we serve.
Requests have quadrupled since last year and we need your help to fulfill specific, submitted holiday wishes by donating new toys or gift cards. Your support brings holiday magic to families facing hardship and ensures every child experiences the warmth and wonder of the season.
Our #3 Priority
Provide Comfort and Dignity
Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and other essentials can make a world of difference. By collecting personal care items, you help patients meet everyday needs that support confidence, health, and well-being.
Help Nourish Local Families
Gather non-perishable items to support patients experiencing food insecurity. Your food drive ensures families have access to healthy meals during the holidays—a time when many face extra challenges.
Send Words of Hope and Cheer
A simple handwritten message can brighten someone’s season. Create holiday cards filled with encouragement and kindness for patients and families who may be struggling. Your words can lift spirits when they’re needed most.
You Will Change the Lives of Families
The Power and Beauty of Philanthropy
Requests for holiday support from families in need have quadrupled over last year. Basic needs requests have doubled. We sat with NBC Connecticut to talk about the beauty of philanthropy, and how you can help.
Ways to give
A contribution by cash or check is a convenient, tax-deductible way to support our mission. Gifts can be made at any time of year, either as a one-time gift, or as a recurring contribution to support our programs and services.
Online
It is fast, safe, and easy. Make a gift now.
Mail Your Gift
Mail a check to: Office of Philanthropic Giving 91 Northwest Drive Plainville, CT 06062
Give by Phone
Call the Philanthropic Giving Department at 860.793.4450 or email giving@wheelerhealth.org
Matching gifts
Check with your company’s human resources department to find out about its matching gift policy. Obtain and fill out the appropriate form from your company’s human resources department and mail it to us with your contribution. We will complete our portion of the form and return it to your company.
In-Kind donations
Consider organizing the donation of practical items that would benefit our families and children. We are always in need of school supplies, diapers, gift cards, and personal care items.
Memorial gifts
Honor the memory of your loved one through a tax-deductible contribution.
Honorary gifts
Honoraria for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special events are wonderful opportunities to show someone how much you care.