We Are Young - Granting unfulfilled dreams and wishes to our seniors

We Are Young

We Are Young (WAY) is a charitable organization that grants unfulfilled wishes to seniors living within the Atlantic Provinces and Ontario. We grant unfulfilled wishes to seniors with the clear intention of positively changing the way society views, values and supports our oldest generation. Through granting wishes, our mission is to raise social awareness around the inequalities seniors face, encourage respect for and appreciation of seniors and inspire inter-generational connection where seniors experience inclusion and belonging in their communities.

Granting Unfulfilled Wishes to Seniors

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Monthly Wish Champions

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There are numerous ways to get involved and make a meaningful difference through our charity initiatives. You can start by spreading the word, encouraging others to donate, or get involved in our charity events. Together, we can make a lasting impact for seniors. Learn more about our upcoming events below.

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Wishes Granted!

We have many wish stories that will inspire you. Our mission is to use these stories to catalyze a positive shift in the way society views, values, and supports our oldest generation.

Wish Stories

Become Part of Our Community

If you or someone you know would love to support seniors in your community more regularly, we encourage you to sign up as one of our Monthly Wish Champions (MWC).

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"There is definitely a need for this program, seniors need all the help they can get. Family is everything and not all seniors have their families living near them. Without this program there would be a lot of unhappy seniors, living their final years alone. This wish brought us closer to our family and our grandchildren now can put a face to their grandparents and not just a name.”

Wish Recipient

"Our family is forever grateful for the opportunity that Eric was provided. His experience has changed his outlook and has provided him the ability to enrich his life. Being able to now do things that he thought were lost to him and opened up his world. We are appreciative that his family has been included in this process."

Wish Nominator

"WAY is doing something unlike I've ever seen. Our senior population deserves the very best, and WAY is taking the time to make these dreams come true for them really does change lives and make them know that they're worthwhile.”

Wish Nominator

"I think for my nan, it was a total confidence booster. At 94 years old, she was unsure of her ability to do certain things (i.e. fly in a helicopter, walk on the sand, etc.) Thanks to Katie and Cara, it was like she left Sable Island a whole new woman. I'll never forget landing back in Halifax and Nan walking so tall and steady to the car without her walker. Not only was it a huge physical boost, but mentally it was everything to her (and to all of us!)"

Wish Nominator

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