Frequently Asked Questions

A 1WiSh is a request for something you genuinely need or would benefit from — such as an item, resource, service, time, or skill. Someone who has the ability and willingness to help can choose to grant that 1WiSh. It creates a direct connection between someone who can give and someone who has a need.

Create an account and post your 1WiSh. Describe what you need, why you need it, and any important details that can help someone understand how they can assist you. You can request an item, resource, service, time, or skill. Once your 1WiSh is posted, people who are able to help can respond.

Browse the 1WiShes posted by members and find one you would like to help with. Select the 1WiSh and follow the instructions to offer your assistance. You can grant a wish by providing an item, sharing your time, offering a skill, or providing another appropriate resource.

Absolutely. Not every gift has to be something you can hold. You can share your knowledge, experience, talents, or time. Teach a language, help someone learn a skill, mentor a student, assist with technology, teach a sport, or share a professional skill. Your time and knowledge can make a meaningful difference.

Yes. You can offer items that you no longer need but that could be useful to someone else. This may include clothing, furniture, household goods, electronics, books, baby items, school supplies, and other appropriate resources. Before giving an item, make sure it is safe, usable, and accurately described.

Yes. Businesses, schools, nonprofits, community organizations, hospitals, and other organizations can participate. Organizations can post 1WiShes, grant requests, donate surplus items, share professional skills, or offer time and resources to individuals and communities.

1to1WiSh is committed to protecting your personal information. Only share information that is necessary to explain your 1WiSh. Avoid posting sensitive personal information publicly. Communication and exchanges should follow 1to1WiSh's safety and privacy guidelines. Please review our Privacy Policy for complete information about how your information is collected, used, and protected.

Yes, when the platform's privacy options allow it, you can choose to limit who can see certain information about your 1WiSh. We recommend sharing only the information necessary to receive help and avoiding sensitive personal details. If you need additional privacy or have a special circumstance, contact 1to1WiSh for assistance.

Every WiSh can inspire another WiSh. If someone grants your 1WiSh, you may have an opportunity to help someone else in return. You could donate an item, share your time, teach a skill, or grant another person's 1WiSh. You don't have to give back to the same person. Paying it forward allows one act of kindness to continue from person to person, creating a growing circle of giving.

Yes. 1to1WiSh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. Its mission is to connect people who have something to give with people who need it, creating meaningful one-to-one opportunities to share resources, time, skills, and support.