Strength in Community
Neighbors, volunteers, and partners come together to lift families with practical support, shared meals, and moments of genuine connection.
See our impact →Emporia, Kansas nonprofit
Turning Loss Into Love for Families in Need
Monique-A-Wish is a community nonprofit in Emporia, KS providing holiday assistance, back-to-school support, emergency aid, and year-round family care in memory of Monique.
Help a Family Today
Every contribution directly supports families in Emporia.
Become Part of the Mission
Your support helps create real moments of hope.
Community Impact
Love in Action Across Emporia
Real faces, real families, and real moments of care—powered by a community that refuses to look away.
Together We Give More
When our community stands united, every gift goes further—turning collective compassion into lasting hope for families across Emporia.
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Hope Is What We Leave Behind
In memory of Monique, we believe that even in life's darkest seasons, love can still light the way. Every program, every gift, and every volunteer hour is a promise that families will never walk alone.
“Turning grief into hope—one smile, one family, one community at a time.”
Make a Difference Today
Your Kindness Creates Real Impact
Every donation helps provide meals, school supplies, holiday support, emergency assistance, and hope for families throughout the Emporia community.
Every contribution directly supports families in Emporia.
Local
Families Served
Emporia-area outreach
Volunteer
Powered Events
Community hands at work
3
Core Programs
Holiday, school, emergency
Growing
Community Reach
Expanding with support
Impact numbers will continue to be updated as Monique-A-Wish grows and tracks annual outreach.
How We Help
Support That Feels Human
Behind every program is a family—and behind every family is a community ready to help.
Holiday & Seasonal Giving
Christmas celebrations and seasonal outreach bring joy, gifts, and dignity to families during meaningful moments.
Education & Essentials
Back-to-school support ensures children arrive prepared with supplies, encouragement, and confidence.
Emergency Relief
When crisis strikes, we respond with urgent aid—connecting families to resources and compassionate care.
Our Mission
Compassion That Shows Up
We exist to help families in Emporia, Kansas through community programs, year-round giving, and the enduring promise that love can outlast loss.
Remember
Honor Monique's spirit by keeping her memory alive in every act of service.
Support
Provide practical relief, dignity, and encouragement when families need it most.
Unite
Bring neighbors, volunteers, and partners together to multiply hope across Emporia.
Our Impact
Serving Families With Consistency and Care
Monique-A-Wish has spent more than a decade showing up for Emporia families—through holidays, school seasons, emergencies, and everyday needs.
13+
Years Serving the Community
A growing legacy of local outreach in Emporia and surrounding areas
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.
Credibility
Why Supporters Trust Monique-A-Wish
Our mission is local, transparent, and rooted in love—built to earn the confidence of families, donors, and community partners.
Community-rooted mission
Monique-A-Wish was born in Emporia and stays focused on neighbors helping neighbors—with transparency and heart.
Direct support for families
Contributions and volunteer time go toward practical help families can feel: supplies, meals, gifts, and encouragement.
Volunteer-powered programs
Events and outreach are strengthened by volunteers who donate time, sorting, setup, and welcome at every gathering.
Built in memory of Monique
Every act of service honors a beloved daughter and keeps her spirit alive through love in action.
Focused on dignity, hope, and care
Families are welcomed with respect—never judgment—so support feels warm, human, and hopeful.
For Families
Need Support for Your Family?
If your family needs holiday assistance, school supplies, emergency essentials, or community resources, we are here to listen.
Programs
Featured Programs
Holiday assistance, back-to-school support, and emergency aid for Emporia, KS families—delivered with empathy and consistency.
Christmas Celebration
Bringing joy and dignity to families during the holiday season through gifts, meals, and shared celebration.
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Back-to-School Support
Equipping students with backpacks, school supplies, and encouragement so every child starts with confidence.
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Emergency Assistance
Providing urgent relief for families facing unexpected hardship through direct aid and partner resources.
Learn MoreLeadership
Built Through Community Leadership
Led by founder John Scott, Monique-A-Wish continues to serve families through compassion, outreach, and year-round support.
John ScottFounder, Monique-A-Wish
“Every family deserves hope, dignity, and someone willing to show up when life gets hard.”
From holiday celebrations to year-round emergency support, Monique-A-Wish reflects the values John Scott set at the beginning—service rooted in love, remembrance, and a community that refuses to let families walk alone.
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Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today
Join us in transforming remembrance into meaningful support for families who need compassion, resources, and a community that never looks away.
Help a Family Today
Every contribution directly supports families in Emporia.
Become Part of the Mission
Your support helps create real moments of hope.
100% community-focused. Every gift serves local families in need.