Adopt-a-Family: we did it together!

Thanks to the generosity of YOU, our community supporters, all registered families have been matched with donors for Adopt-a-Family!

We want to extend our sincerest thank you to you, the generous donors who supported over 650 vulnerable families across Calgary, plus 150 families on our waitlist, meaning you supported 40% more families than years previous. 

If you are still interested in donating, please consider Seasons of Hope. Your donation to Seasons of Hope supports families all year round to avoid eviction, keep their homes heated, and put food on their tables—because we know that situations like these aren’t planned.

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Thank you to our 2022 Adopt-a-Family Sponsors!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Adopt-a-Family corporate sponsors ensure hundreds of local families can access support during the holidays. Sponsorships provide Closer to Home with the ability to dedicate the necessary resources towards this important annual initiative. And it’s a great way to engage your employees in a meaningful cause in our community!

Contact our Fund Development department at giving@closertohome.com or (403) 543-0550, Ext. 250 to learn more for 2023!

Frequently Asked Questions for Donors

The last day to donate to Adopt-a-Family is on Dec. 15, 2022. 

After Adopt-a-Family closes, donors can choose to donate to our Seasons of Hope initiative to support vulnerable families year-round. 

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all the generous donors who have supported vulnerable families in Calgary this holiday season. We couldn’t do this without your support!

 

Each family will be provided with gift cards to help them purchase gifts, groceries and needed items for their family. Items frequently in need include bedding, grocery gift cards, kitchen tools, clothing and more.

All Adopt-a-Family recipients are currently receiving services at Closer to Home or have been referred by a Family Support Worker or one of our partner agencies.

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.

By providing gift cards to deserving families, they are empowered to make decisions that best meet the immediate needs of their family.

Thank you for continuing to participate in this vital initiative to support vulnerable families!

In order to help even more families, Closer to Home has created this special fund that will support families in need year-round. The Seasons of Hope Fund will help families avoid eviction, keep the lights on at home, put food on their table and more. Not only will you be supporting a family at Christmas time, a portion of your donation will be pooled with others to support multiple families year-round.

Click here to read how Seasons of Hope donations helped families last year

Each family will be provided with a package of gift cards to help them purchase gifts and groceries for their family. These will be distributed by our staff, using safety guidelines and precautions set out by Alberta Health Services.

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 contact our Fund Development team at (403) 543-0550, Ext. 250 or aaf@closertohome.com.