Eloquence Academy Invites Community to Share their “Wish for America” Ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday
c/o Made By Us
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Eloquence Academy has secured funding from the Karma for Cara Foundation and partnered with Civic Season, Made by Us, and the New York Historical. Community members are invited to participate in a Wish Wall, a nationwide initiative capturing Americans’ hopes and dreams for the future.
The initiative, rolled out nationwide across dozens of museums, libraries, parks, community hubs, civic organizations, and gatherings, creates a powerful experience for individuals to participate in envisioning—and then shaping—the future. Visitors are invited to add a personal wish, from small acts of kindness to big visions for change, for the next 50 years. Since the summer of 2025, more than 135 Wish Walls have been planned and held, from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to smaller, local hosts.
“The Wish Wall gives everyone a voice in imagining what comes next,” said Spencer Chaisanguanthum, Chief Executive Officer of Eloquence Academy. “It’s a simple act of hope—and a collective snapshot of what we value most as a nation.”
“We are so glad to have people from so many different backgrounds and perspectives participate in the Wish Wall experience,” said Caroline Klibanoff, Executive Director at Made By Us. “We all have a role to play in shaping history, and these installations offer everyone an easy way to get started.”
To add your wish to our wall, please follow this link: https://canva.link/ij535cnpfc1e4ny.
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Eloquence Academy, Inc. is the world’s largest youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable academic debate opportunities for rural and historically underserved students. The Academy has offered live debate programs for 3,600 students, partnerships with 116 schools and nonprofit organizations, and online debate resources for 16,084 students. It has prepared students across 50 states and 102 countries for college readiness, career engagement, and community impact. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
