If you would like to adopt a family for Christmas, please call our Information and Referral Helpline at 229-2222.
We have small families and large families, all are in need and cannot afford to buy their children christmas gifts this year, or maybe even the extra food we all like to have for the holidays.
If you don't know what to buy someone for Christmas, why not adopt a family in their honor. This is the time of year for giving - give of yourself and help someone less fortunate than you.
The deadline for families to registger for adoption is December 10th - Deadline date to adopt a family is December 15th. You need to bring the gifts into the United Way offices by December 20th. The families will be coming to the United Way Office to pick up their gifts on December 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
Question - Who can adopt a family? - A business can adopt a family and employes contribute to gifts and a designated person, or persons, can bring the gifts to the United Way office. Individuals may adopt a family.
Question - How will I know what to buy? - Our Information and Referral staff have asked the parents what their children need and a special "wish" item for the holidays - they will give you this information, including the children's names, age, sizes, and more.
Question - Is there a spending limit? - No, it's totally up to you, if you do not have much to spend, you can adopt a family with 1 child, if you are a company and a lot of employees will contribute, you can adopt a larger family, just let the staff know your preference.
If you have any other questions, feel free to call the Information and Referral Staff at 229-2222.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE UNITED WAY
OF GREATER WILLIAMBURG
United Way Staff preparing for gifts to be picked up by the families.