Paying It Forward Wishes and Heroes

Specialties

Paying It Forward Wishes & Heroes is a judgment-​free social media-​based community help group and not for profit corporation whose mission is to join individuals who are in need with others who want to Pay It Forward and help. We exemplify the Paying It Forward concept by encouraging our members to help one another, either by granting wishes, supporting one another through tough times or offering assistance to the group that will allow it to grow and therefore be able to offer more local resources to its many members.

History

Established in 2013.

July, 27^th, 2013 Our Founder Tamye Haugen creates PIFWAH FB Group Pages and post her story to help others in need. Starts a school supply drive which ultimately provide 52 children with school supplies

August, 30^th, 2’013 We have reached 1,500 members and have granted more than 200 wishes

September, 5^th, 2013 Tamye Haugen our founder is interviewed by Fox News Chicago about the FB Group Group reaches 3,000 members

September, 2013 PIFWAH grants their first big wish

November, 2013 PIFWAH travels down to Washington IL with a box truck full of donations to help with disaster relief

PIFWAH provides 75 families with Thanksgiving Dinners

December 2013– Article in Huffington Post & on FB Stories

Article about PIFWAH is published in NWI Times

PIFWAH provide 300 children with Christmas gifts

more on our history visit our website

Meet the Business Owner

Tamye H.

Business Owner

Hello I am Tamye Haugen, Founder and CEO of Paying It Forward Wishes and Heroes. Born and raised in Chicago and the South Suburbs. I am adopted and have 6 sisters and 3 brothers total. I come from a tight knit family, who always stand beside each other no matter what. I have had some good times in my life and I have had some bad but at the end of the day no matter what was thrown in my direction I have always made it through. I am what some people would refer to as a born survivor. Many have asked me what inspired me to create this group and to that there is no simple question. I believe helping others even if it means going without yourself is the most important thing. If I can make certain that those that are hungry eat, those who are cold have coats, those who need a friend never have to go without one and always have someone to turn to. I know I can’t change the world but I can at least try.

Read more about Tamye on our website