Make your donation today!
Here’s how:
Click the box to support a specific family size.
- Do you want to support multiple families? There are two ways to do so:
- Complete one form per family size that you choose to adopt. Or;
- Check out the Family Bundles box to select from our pre-set packages
- Any amount helps to make a difference. Select Community Hands & your donation will be joined with others to support as many families as possible – now and in the future!
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Make a greater impact by supporting multiple families in one bundle!
Click below to select your bundle
How many families will my donation support?
With your generous gift, you will support various family sizes based on availability. Each donor will be matched with a family bundle that may look like the following:
Bundle A – $2,145 Family of 3, 4 and 6
Bundle B – $2,640 Family of 3, 6 and 7
Bundle C – $3,135 Family of 5, 6 and 8
Bundle D – $4,455 Family of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Bundle E – $5,445 Family of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
Bundle F – $10,725 Family of 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
*Bundles will vary based on availability
If you’re looking for a different way to support families through Adopt-a-Family or have any questions, email us at aaf@closertohome.com or by phone (403) 543-0550, ext 230
December 15 is the last day to donate to Adopt-a-Family. If you pick a specific family size, once you’ve made your gift, you will be matched, and we’ll send you details about the family you adopted (not available to Community Hands donations). In January, all donors will receive an impact report about all the families supported through Adopt-a-Family.
Your impact goes further:
- 16% of your gift is designated to the Community Fund – a fund that supports families year-round to help in unexpected crises and needs.
- 8% of your donation supports the administration of Adopt-a-Family to ensure we help all families in need.
Are you interested in fundraising as a group?
You can fundraise your way by signing up for a fundraiser through JustGiving. Click the link below to get started!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Fund Development department at aaf@closertohome.com or by phone (403) 543-0550, ext 230
Thank you to our 2025 Adopt-a-Family Sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Adopt-a-Family sponsors ensure hundreds of local families can access support during the holidays. Sponsorships allow Closer to Home to dedicate resources to this essential annual initiative. And it’s a great way to engage your employees in a meaningful cause in our community!
To learn more, contact our Fund Development department at aaf@closertohome.com or (403) 543-0550, ext 230
Frequently Asked Questions for Donors
Each family will be provided with gift cards to help them purchase gifts, groceries, and other needed items. Items frequently needed include bedding, grocery gift cards, kitchen tools, clothing, and more.
All Adopt-a-Family recipients currently receive services at Closer to Home, families who have been referred by a community partner agency, and families currently experiencing crisis who meet our eligibility criteria.
After the 2020 holiday season forced a change in our Adopt-a-Family process of receiving items for families, we requested feedback from our stakeholders (including donors, gift recipients and support workers) about how it went for families served. As a result of those conversations, Closer to Home recognized that financial donations are the most impactful and meaningful way we can support our families through community giving.
Giving gift cards to deserving families empowers them to make decisions that best meet their families’ immediate needs.
Thank you for participating in this vital initiative to support vulnerable families!
To help even more families, Closer to Home has created this special fund that will support families in need year-round. The Community Fund will help families avoid eviction, keep the lights on at home, put food on their tables, and more. Not only will you be supporting a family at Christmas time, but a portion of your donation will be pooled with others to support multiple families year-round.
Each family will be provided with a package of gift cards to help them purchase gifts and groceries for their family.
Yes, you will! Tax receipts are issued automatically:
For donations made through Closer to Home’s website:
Tax deductible receipts are issued upon payment. Please check your junk or spam folder for this if it doesn’t come to your general inbox.
For donations made through JustGiving:
Tax deductible receipts are issued upon payment. Please check your junk or spam folder for this if it doesn’t come to your general inbox.
Have a question?
Please email aaf@closertohome.com; please note this inbox is monitored Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm (excluding statutory holidays).
Please get in touch with our Fund Development team at (403) 543-0550, ext 230 or aaf@closertohome.com.
