Adopt-A-Family
Supporting neighbors. Transforming lives.
The Catholic Charities' Adopt-A-Family program has been helping the Colorado community for 25 years, matching compassionate donors like you with families and individuals who need a little help this holiday season. In partnership with you, we will provide holiday gifts to children, families and seniors. Recipient families receive services through our various ministries and are nominated by our Catholic Charities' team. Thank you for helping provide hope this Christmas season!
Questions? CLICK HERE for frequently asked questions, call 720.799.9316, or send an email to aaf@ccdenver.org.
Two ways to give:
1. Sign up to Adopt-A-Family and shop for a family or individual. Start a family tradition of participating in this awesome program.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY GIVES HOPE FOR THE SEASON
Marina Diakite is grateful that her family received presents such as a remote-control helicopter, a complete set of art supplies, an electric pencil sharpener, and warm clothes.
“I love watching my children open presents,” Diakite said. “I’m just so grateful. It’s a joy in my heart.”
Her family is one of several hundred families in need identified through Catholic Charities’ Adopt-A-Family Christmas program who is paired with a donor who anonymously provides clothing, household items and toys. Many of the families are homeless or the working poor.
Diakite said she would buy presents, if she could. Her low-paying jobs barely cover the living costs for their Section 8 home in Aurora. For years they bounced from shelter to shelter after Diakite left the children’s father, who struggled with alcohol abuse.
“We want to do something so bad in return,” Diakite said. “We pray and we thank God for allowing our donor family to give to us.”
2. Don't have time to shop? We'll shop for you! Make a financial gift or buy a gift card (or two!) and we'll do the shopping for you!