Our Founder Henri Landwirth once said, “I met the executive director of Make-A-Wish foundation and I told her that I’d like to help the families coming into this area. What would be the thing that they needed, and they said we need a place for them to come….It was exactly what I was hoping I could do.” (click for more)
Every Thursday at Give Kids The World our families, staff and volunteers get in the Christmas spirit. Santa makes his way down from the North Pole, and it even snows in Florida! With Christmas quickly approaching it is a great time to remember some of the reasons why Give Kids The World and our winter wonderland party are so special. (click for more)
When we talk about Give Kids The World Village, you’ll hear a lot about ice cream, stars and a week full of fun. But none of that would be possible without a very special team: Village Vacation Planning Services (VVPS). This department works directly with wish-granting organizations to help start the wish – and make (click for more)
Give Kids The World is a place where wishes come true, but it’s also a place where wishes come full circle. Meet Kylie: A wish kid in 2003 to a full-time staff member at the Village today! Kylie was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system. When (click for more)
Just like any park or resort, the Village needs to be kept up-to-date so families can have the best experience possible – that’s where our graphic designer, John Carrillo, comes in! For 11 years, he’s worked with our corporate partners and operations team to reimagine venues and design creative visuals. He’s created some of the (click for more)
