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Years Serving the Community
A growing legacy of local outreach in Emporia and surrounding areas
Our Impact
Hope Measured in Lives Touched
Every gift, volunteer hour, and partnership helps Emporia, Kansas families experience dignity, joy, and stability throughout the year.
Community Impact
A Mission Measured in Presence, Not Just Numbers
Monique-A-Wish shows up for Emporia families through holiday celebrations, school support, emergency aid, and year-round care—powered by volunteers and community generosity.
Ongoing
Families Supported Each Year
Support expands season by season with volunteers and donors
Annual
Holiday Support Provided
Gifts, meals, and celebration for families during Christmas
Year-Round
Community Care
Holiday, school, emergency, and ongoing support for local families
Impact numbers will continue to be updated as Monique-A-Wish grows and tracks annual outreach.
Programs
Program Impact Breakdown
Each initiative addresses a real need—with dignity, consistency, and local heart.
Christmas Celebration
Annual holiday outreach bringing gifts, meals, and joyful gathering to families facing hardship.
Learn more →Back-to-School Support
Backpacks, supplies, and encouragement so students start the school year prepared and confident.
Learn more →Emergency Assistance
Responsive aid for urgent needs—essentials, resources, and compassionate connection in crisis moments.
Learn more →Transparency Matters
Every Gift Supports Real Families
Every gift helps support families through programs focused on holiday assistance, school support, emergency needs, and community care.
- Programs and direct family support are the priority for donations and in-kind gifts.
- Volunteers and community partners help keep outreach personal and cost-effective.
- We welcome questions about how gifts support holiday, school, emergency, and year-round care.
- As outreach grows, we are building clearer annual reporting for donors and grant partners.
Stewardship
Donation Transparency
Your generosity fuels direct community impact. We are committed to responsible stewardship and clear communication as our outreach grows.
- Programs and direct family support are the priority for donations and in-kind gifts.
- Volunteers and community partners help keep outreach personal and cost-effective.
- We welcome questions about how gifts support holiday, school, emergency, and year-round care.
- As outreach grows, we are building clearer annual reporting for donors and grant partners.
Volunteers
Volunteer Impact
Hands and hearts across Emporia make every program possible—from setup to the moment a family feels welcomed.
Event day volunteers
Setup, greeting families, distributing gifts and supplies, and creating a welcoming atmosphere at celebrations.
Donation sorting & prep
Organizing donated items, preparing backpacks, and ensuring families receive thoughtful, ready-to-go support.
Community ambassadors
Sharing the mission, connecting families to resources, and inviting neighbors to give time or support.
Our Journey
Annual Growth Timeline
From a promise born in grief to a growing movement of compassion—each chapter reflects community support and expanding outreach.
2015
A Promise Born from Love
After losing Monique, her father made a vow to transform grief into meaningful action for families in need.
2017
First Community Christmas Drive
The inaugural holiday celebration brought gifts, warmth, and hope to local families facing hardship.
2020
Year-Round Support Expands
Programs grew beyond the holidays to include back-to-school and emergency assistance throughout the year.
Today
A Growing Movement of Compassion
Monique-A-Wish continues serving Emporia and surrounding communities with dignity, care, and consistency.
Voices from Our Community
“When we needed help most, Monique-A-Wish showed up with kindness—not just supplies, but real compassion.”
“Our children felt seen and celebrated. That moment of joy stayed with our family long after the event.”
“Volunteering here reminded me how one act of love can ripple through an entire community.”
John ScottFounder, Monique-A-Wish
Founder Leadership
A Vision Carried Forward with Care
John Scott continues to guide Monique-A-Wish with a focus on sustainable community impact and faithful service to families in need.
Vision for the organization
Monique-A-Wish exists to turn remembrance into action—helping Emporia families feel seen, supported, and celebrated through programs built on compassion and dignity.
Long-term community mission
Founder John Scott envisions a nonprofit that grows responsibly alongside the community—expanding outreach while keeping every gift personal, every event welcoming, and every family treated with respect.
Sustainable support and outreach
Through volunteer power, transparent stewardship, and partnerships, the mission is to build year-round capacity for holiday, school, and emergency assistance that families can count on.
Partnerships
Community Partners Make This Possible
Monique-A-Wish is strengthened by neighbors, businesses, faith communities, and donors. Partner logos and names will be featured here as formal collaborations are confirmed.
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Local Businesses
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Churches & Faith Groups
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Volunteers
The heartbeat of our mission—neighbors who show up with hands, hearts, and time.
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Community Donors
Individuals and families whose gifts—large or small—keep programs possible year after year.
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Future Grant Partners
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Interested in partnering? Contact us to explore sponsorship, in-kind support, or volunteer collaboration.
Join the Mission
Help Us Grow the Impact
Your generosity and partnership help us serve more families with dignity—during the holidays and throughout the year.
Help a Family Today
Every contribution directly supports families in Emporia.
Become a Community Partner
Your support helps create real moments of hope.