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Qualification Criteria
1. Individuals receiving holiday help from other agencies are not eligible for Wish Book (i.e. Neighbors 4 neighbors, church groups, etc.)
2. Nominees requesting medically necessary medical equipment must first have been reviewed and denied by all other third party payees to be eligible for Wish Book (insurance, Medicaid, etc.)
3. Nominees must have a special need and represent the type of services your agency provides.
4. Each agency may nominate a maximum of three individuals for Wish Book consideration.
5. Nominees must reside in Miami-Dade, Broward or Monroe Counties; this is a local effort meant to provide assistance to those in our local community.
6. We will not consider requests for new construction or purchase of vehicles. However, we will consider requests for adaptability construction, minor home repairs and or medically necessary adaptability of existing/owned vehicles.
7. Nominees will be screened and only those that have authorized us to feature their story in the newspaper will be considered for publication. Not all nominee stories will appear in the paper.
8. It is the right of Herald Charities, Inc., to screen and verify information submitted on the nomination form, should any of the information be found to be untrue the nomination will be disqualified. While Herald Charities, Inc., will consider all qualified nominations, not all wishes will be granted.
About the Miami Herald Wish Book
For more than 40 years, the Miami Herald Wish Book Program has spotlighted the needs of less fortunate individuals in South Florida. This program offers our readers an opportunity to make a difference in a neighbor’s life, especially during the holidays. The Miami Herald readers, together with Spanish-language readers of El Nuevo Herald have contributed several million dollars to assist some of the neediest people in our community with a variety wishes ranging from food, clothes, and maybe some toys for the holidays - to more desperately needed items such as medical services, wheelchairs, lifts, housing and home repairs, beds and dental work.
Over the years, Miami Herald readers have responded generously, helping more than 50,000 people in our community with their most pressing concerns. You can help too, by granting a special wish and making the holidays brighter for someone in need.
To donate, click here. To read our latest Wish Book stories, visit https://www.miamiherald.com/wishbook.
About Herald Charities
Once all eligible nominees/ wishes have been fulfilled, Herald Charities Inc. may use funds for other charitable purposes. Herald Charities Inc., is a separately incorporated 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. All donations to Herald Charities, Inc. are tax deductible as allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in return for this contribution. Herald Charities, Inc. has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statures, the Solicitations of Contributions Act. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.