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The Mercury News Wish Book’s mission is to invite their readers to help neighbors in this community and charities in the Bay Area. Since its inception in 1983, The Mercury News Wish Book has raised more than $11 million.

Each year, from Thanksgiving Day through December/early January, The Mercury News publishes a series of Wish Book stories focusing on special “Wishes” or needs from charities, organizations or local people. Wishes can range from therapeutic equipment for children with autism, computers to help homeless people look for jobs and housing, holiday gifts for children in foster care, and so much more. Readers would help fulfill these wishes by donating through this website.

If you or your organization would like to receive aid from Wish Book, please go to the Grants page (https//wishbook. mercurynews.com/grants) for more information and to submit an application.

Wish Book Board

Sharon Ryan President

Bert Robinson Secretary

Robert Gallagher Treasurer

Robert Martinez Board member

Leigh Poitinger Board member

Melvina Ponzio Board member

Nicki Valdez Board member