Frequently Asked Questions

We are a non-profit that tries to help Tinley Park residents who are facing difficult times.  

You can donate to Tinley Wish by visiting our website and clicking on the 'Donate' button.  We accept Venmo and PayPal.

Yes, Tinley Wish is a 501(c)(3) registered charity.  Our EID is 36-4417520  

We want to help, but in order to do so, we need someone to write a letter on your behalf explaining what difficulties you are facing and what help you need.  The letters will be accepted in the months of September and October only.  The Tinley Wish board will meet at the beginning of November to determine how many families we can help based upon how much money we were able to collect during the year. 

We need a few key pieces of information.  We will need the name, address, and contact phone number for the resident.  We will need you to explain what difficulties the family is facing as well as how we can best help them.  We also ask for your name and contact information as well so that we can reach out to you if we have any questions.   The letters will be accepted in the months of September and October only.  The Tinley Wish board will meet at the beginning of November to determine how many families we can help based upon how much money we were able to collect during the year. 

YES!  Every letter we receive is handled with the utmost respect and dignity.  The information we learn stays within the board.  When we assist families, we always ask for their permission and share it only if they are comfortable with us doing so.

Please send any nomination letters to Tinley Wish at 17355 68th Ct. Tinley Park, IL 60477.  The letters will be accepted in the months of September and October only.  The Tinley Wish board will meet at the beginning of November to determine how many families we can help based upon how much money we were able to collect during the year. 

Each family situation is different and unique.  A board member meets with the family to determine how we can best assist them.   This is often in the form of a "wish list".   Then, depending upon our budget, we try to get everything on their list!

Over the last 30 years, because of the generosity of all who have donated money, we have been able to fulfil some incredible wishes.  Such as:

Winter attire such as coats and boots

Beds and mattresses

Food

Hot meals

Appliances such as a refrigerator, washer, and dryer

A vehicle donated by our friends at Bettenhausen Dodge

Toys

Gift Cards

Wheelchairs

Ipads/Laptops

Thank you for wanting to help us out!  We appreciate the community support and truly cannot do it without the giving spirit of so many people.  

We ask that you watch our Facebook page for fundraiser events in addition to our annual Wrapping Day and Delivery Day.