Adopt A Family
Heading into the holidays each year, our Adopt A Family program provides wish list items to hundreds of children, from newborns to teens. Individual donors or businesses generously “adopt” a family and purchase requested clothing and “special gifts”—often a toy—for each local child. Thanks to the commitment and generosity of our local community, Adopt A Family brings the Cape together to ensure that children and families in need have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays with joy.
The well-publicized program, nearing its 28th year, helps our broader, growing, local community better understand the role of HPC and the services we provide.
Now in its 27th year, Adopt A Family is a signature HPC program that makes sure children and families in need have an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with joy.
Here's how you can help:
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Be matched with ("adopt") a family to shop for. You can pair up with families with multiple children or a family with just one child. You commit to purchase clothing and gift items from the family's wishlist (about $200 per child);
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Donate to HPC and our Holiday Shoppers will make purchases for you;
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Contribute to the Adopt A Family Bike Fund (about $150 for each bike-and-helmet combo);
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Purchase a gift card that can be used to fulfill a child's gift request and/or buy grocery gift cards to allow families to widen their holiday celebrations.
To "Adopt" A Family contact Christina, our Special Programs & Volunteer Coordinator, at (508) 255-9667 x 160 or via email. We will be in touch to match you with a family and to discuss the other options outlined above.
We will begin collecting your gifts starting November 15th at our HPC Holiday Workshop at Skaket Corners, 9 West Road, in Orleans (former Olympia Sports store).
Holiday Workshop Hours
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-1:00pm (November 15 to December 3)
Late Drop Off: Tuesday, November 29, and Thursday, December 1, from 2:00-6:00pm
*The HPC Holiday Workshop is closed November 23-27 for Thanksgiving*
HPC is there for our neighbors in need all year round. When clients come to HPC for help, we meet them where they are in their life. Our talented and experienced Case Managers offer guidance and assistance to everyone who comes to our front door. Our four programs offer people a gateway to seek additional help to improve their lives – one step and one person at a time.