WISH LIST

For 39 years, United Way of Greater Cincinnati and The Cincinnati Enquirer have partnered on this annual holiday project, which provides support to families and individuals in need across our region.

Their wishes are not extravagant. Donations from caring people like you will make it possible to purchase beds, clothing, shoes, home furnishings and appliances — items many of us take for granted.

Wish List stories feature people in our community who could use a hand this season, and we know there are so many more who face similar challenges year-round. You can feel good knowing your gift also helps other families gain stability, comfort and hope.

Stories will appear in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Sundays and Mondays throughout December and online at Cincinnati.com and Fox19.com.

Adult standing in an outdoor hallway with four young children gathered close and smiling toward the camera.
Child smiling and leaning forward toward the camera, with another child visible in the background.
Family sitting together at a wooden table, smiling at the camera in a cozy room with patterned curtains and a “family” sign on the wall.

DONATE TO GRANT WISHES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget that just around the corner, our neighbors face unseen struggles.

When you give, compassionate and generous people like you can have a tremendous impact on local families striving for a better future.

Your kindness can change lives. Will you be the reason someone’s wish comes true this season?

WISH LIST STORIES

2025 Stories
Group of four people seated on church pews, smiling at the camera, with two children in front and two older individuals behind them.
She took in her 3 grandchildren after abuse. Help grant her holiday wish
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Adult and child sitting close together on a couch, smiling in a warmly decorated living room.
Mom wishes for new bicycle for daughter, car repairs. How to help
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Three people smiling in a living room, with a young person seated in a wheelchair between two adults.
Family wishes for tablet, wheelchair accessory to help disabled son. How to help
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Family of five smiling closely together at a wooden table in a home, with patterned curtains and a “family” sign on the wall behind them.
2025 Wish List | After their mother was killed, family stepped in to keep them together
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Person sitting on the edge of a neatly made bed, looking at the camera in a softly lit bedroom.
Wish List | After serving his country, a father is building a new life. How to help
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Child smiling brightly while leaning toward the camera, with another child blurred in the background.
Wish List | Family wishes for wheelchairs for young sons with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. How to help
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