WE ARE DREAMERS (Our Story)

The FreeWishes Foundation was founded by Stephanie Jester and her daughter, Tia Wilburn in 2015. The foundation was later dedicated to the legacy of  Ruby Nell Gates,  affectionately known as “Big Mama”. Ruby Nell Gates was the maternal grandmother of Stephanie and great-grandmother of Tia. She was the matriarch of the family and a pillar in her community; the doors to heart and her home were always open to those in need.

Nearly fifteen years ago, FreeWishes held our first event at the East Lake YMCA located in Atlanta, GA with about 45 senior citizens in attendance. FreeWishes catered a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings. At the event, every senior was blessed with a ham or turkey to share with his or her family. Today, the foundation has evolved into a versatile non-profit organization that sponsor a wide-range of events throughout the metro Atlanta area.

FreeWishes Foundation is a charitable 501c3 organization focused on helping to make a difference in the lives of others.