Adopt-a-Family for Christmas

Adopt a Family for Christmas Many families in our communities struggle financially, especially at Christmas time. Each year, we coordinate the Adopt-a-Family program at Christmas time to help out families in need. You can help one of these families out by “adopting” them for Christmas.

For 2009, we received overwhelming support. We were able to assist all 360 families that signed up with us and had a total of 205 donors participate.

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 2009, 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. In Sacramento alone, 360 families were adopted for the Christmas season.

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:

Individually wrapped gifts (toys or clothing) for each family member, with each gift marked with the name of the recipient
A grocery store gift card OR non-perishable food items

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?

Every year, the Diocese of Sacramento coordinates a Sacramento area Adopt-a-Family program. In October/November 2010, online registration will be posted and available for 2010 Adopt-a-Family program.

If you would like to adopt a family in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Butte or Trinity Counties, please visit the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service web site for more information.

If I can't adopt a family, 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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