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Adopt-A-Family

Adopt-A-Family for Christmas 2007

 

 

Adopt-A-FamilyMany families in our communities struggle financially, especially at Christmas time. You can help one one of these families out by "adopting" them for Christmas.

 

 

Who can participate in the Adopt-A-Family program?

 

Anyone willing to help out a family in need. In the past, individuals, families, churches, neighborhood groups, schools, organizations, and businesses have all participated in the adopt a family for Christmas.

 

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

For Christmas 2006, Adopt-A-Family programs provided gifts to over 1,000 families in Sacramento, Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties, bringing the spirit of sharing and generosity into the lives of donors, recipients, and communities alike.

 

When I adopt a family, what is expected of me/my organization?

 

Donors provide gifts of toys, food and clothing for families who would otherwise receive very little or nothing at all, such as:

 

After you sign up to adopt-a-family, we send out information and suggestions for gifts. We'll also tell you when and where to drop off your gifts for your family.

 

 

How do I participate?

 

 

 

 

If I can't adopt a family this year, can I make a monetary donation to the program?

 

Yes, you can make a monetary donation on behalf of the program. Please make your check payable to Catholic Charities and include "Adopt-A-Family Program" in the memo field. Send to us at:

 

Catholic Charities
2110 Broadway

Sacramento, CA 95818

 

 

 



 

 

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