Every year, generous volunteers Adopt a YWCA Family to make sure everyone in the shelters has a beautiful season of peace and joy.
Also included are families involved in support group and LiNC life skills classes.
Clients with the courage to walk away from domestic violence often have little time to think about anything other than safety. They do their best to make the holidays special for their children, but funds can be sparse.
When you give to a child through the Adopt-a-Family program, you allow moms to focus on healing. Your compassion makes a safe, temporary shelter feel more like home.
Holiday deadlines*
- By Thursday, Nov. 21: Request a family.
- During the week of Thanksgiving: You will receive the family’s wish lists so you can begin shopping.
- Shop for list items or gift cards (usually about $75/person).
- Friday, Dec. 13: Drop off the unwrapped gifts at the YWCA, 213 S. First Ave.
*We will continue taking applicants until all families are spoken for. Later requests will have custom deadline schedules.
After you sign up, YWCA staff members match a family to your budget and family size preference and provide sizes, favorite color, and a couple of wish list items for each family member
If you have any questions about the program, please call the office, 509-525-2570.