WBKR’s 50th Annual Christmas Wish Is Now Accepting Letters

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Tri-State, and we're gearing up for  WBKR's 50th Annual Christmas Wish program. You read that correctly. 2026 is a milestone year for us. The charity turns 50, and we're anticipating the biggest year in the history of our nonprofit.

Last year, because of endless support from our donors and volunteers, we were able to make sure that thousands of local children received a visit from Santa Claus.

READ MORE: When a Community Comes Together: WBKR Christmas Wish Serves Nearly 8,000 Children

We've already rallied our troupe of elves and are now inviting you to let us know of families in need this holiday season. It's officially time to start submitting your Christmas Wish letters to us. If you're a family in need, there are a couple of ways to submit your 'Wish' letter.

The Christmas Wish service area covers the following counties only: Daviess, Ohio, Hancock, McLean, Muhlenberg, Henderson, and Union (KY), and Spencer and Perry (IN).

The first is the easiest. You can submit a letter electronically by filling out this form. Be sure to include as much detail as possible about your family's situation and the wants and needs of the children.

Or, if you'd rather mail or drop off your Christmas Wish letter in person, you can use this address: Christmas Wish, 3301 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. Again, if you choose to handwrite or type out a letter, provide as much detail as possible.

The deadline to submit a letter is Sunday, November 29th, 2026.

The Christmas Wish office will open to the public Monday, November 30th. For the second year in a row, our office will be located at Owensboro's Towne Square North in the space formerly leased by Big Lots. We need to give a huge shout-out to the owners and stores at Towne Square North for going above and beyond every year!

The WBKR Christmas Wish Office will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM until 6 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM until 4 PM. The office will close for the season on Wednesday, December 23rd.

What can we say? Our elves work fast and, honestly, they're ready to spring into action. So, submit your Christmas Wish letter today.

**Please note that requests for high-end electronics, bicycles, brand-name (logo'd) clothing, and gift cards are NOT guaranteed.**