The Wishing Tree Project is a Brooklyn-based holiday giving initiative, proudly supported by Fit4Dance and partnering with Brooklyn Community Services to bring a little extra joy to local children and families in need. All families are currently supported by BCS through the Preventative Care Program.

Through the project, donors can choose a specific child, known as a Luminary, and shop for gifts based on their individual wishes, interests, and needs. Whether you choose one child or more, your generosity helps make the holidays a little brighter for a Brooklyn family.

How to Get Involved

Become a Donor: Sign up as a donor to receive our private Luminaries List featuring children's wishes, interests, and needs. Select a child and purchase thoughtful gifts just for them.
Shop our Amazon Wishlist: Prefer to contribute a few items instead? Our Amazon wishlist includes clothing essentials, winter gear, toys, and other items to help fill gaps and support participating families.
Share our Initiative: Forward this info to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Follow us on Instagram @thewishingtreeprojectnyc for more information & ways to get involved!

Our goal is for every participating child to receive something special this holiday season. Every donor & volunteer helps make that possible!

Gift deadline: All gifts should be received by early December to allow time for sorting and wrapping.

Let's make the holidays brighter, together!

January 11, 2023

Lit Fit is the dance fitness class of my dreams! The combination of Laci's fun choreo and her upbeat playlist makes this a joyful sweaty workout. I feel great (and grateful) after each class.

February 11, 2021

“I always leave feeling refreshed and fully stretched out! Kim is a wonderful instructor who fully integrates breath & mindfulness throughout the class. I look forward to this class!” Devorah K.

“Awesome Class!!! I got a great sweat and de-stress session! Laci consistently brings positive energy to this fantastic cardio dance class!!” Novella B.

“Laci is an awesome dance teacher, even with online dance classes! Her dance classes are just so fun and her routines are easy to pick up on! Highly recommend if you need a boost of positive vibes while working up a sweat.” Julie F.

“The best Zumba class I've taken. The playlist is fun with a mix of soca, hip hop and reggae. Laci's positive energy and welcoming spirit motivates everyone to just let loose and have a great time.” Aretha J.

May 9, 2018

I used to go to a Caribbean Zumba class at the Bed-study YMCA every week, but it mysteriously disappeared. It was a weekly dose of joy. I was at a loss for a few years, doing other, much less fun things to work out. This January I did a class pass trial and this place popped up, a few blocks from my house. Seriously it was a dream come true. I even asked myself if I was dreaming, no joke! :)

The work out is great and the staff and owner are INCREDIBLY sweet and welcoming to everyone. I don't really fit in anywhere, for the most part, and I've tried most NYC gyms over the past 20 years I've been living here. We all know the sort of attitude that is prevalent in many gyms. Not here. Illy welcomed me with open arms, and her vibe is contagiously carried out through other folks in the class.

More recently, I've been doing Beach Body workouts at home because I have an irregular work schedule that doesn't let me make it to classed, but it gets hard to stay motivated. Sometimes I need that group energy to really work up a sweat. I'm so glad I found Fit4Dance. I hear they are moving to a new larger space soon, and I pray they stay in the neighborhood! ~Em S.

This place has been my saving grace! I used to dance in grade school, and it was one of the most joyous times in my life. I stumbled upon fit4dance while on Yelp looking for dance classes close to home, and I am so happy I did!!!! Attending Zumba with Laci Chisholm (f4d owner) is not only fun and challenging, but you are inspired by her spirit and the spirit of the women dancing to your left and right. Being a woman with a demanding job and home life as a wife and mom, I am grateful to be able to go dance after work and on weekends as I learn to give back to myself and my health. As long as f4d is around, I will be there! ~Crystal F.

Last time I seriously danced was in college. Fast forward 7 years and 2 kids I have a bit more jiggle in my wiggle, so I was very nervous and self conscious about dancing again. After taking my first class I fell in love. Nothing but positive vibes and judgement free. Now this has become my favorite "me time". Love it love it!!! ~Abigail P.

This is a beautiful studio and Laci is a wonderful dance instructor. She is talented and friendly and makes this space feel like a community! ~Sole A.