Adopt-a-Family Christmas

December 10, 11 & 12th, 2010

St. Charles County Community College

St. Charles County has more homeless families than ever before.  This year we expect to serve 700+ families.

We are endeavoring this year to give each and every child, woman and man a pair of shoes!  Can you help with a general gift certificate or a certificate for Payless, Famous Shoes or some other shoe store?

Through your generosity, you will be able to provide a joyous Christmas for families who otherwise will have a very bleak holiday or possibly none at all.

Our families range from single persons (seniors and/or handicapped) to families of ten or twelve.  You may choose any size family you desire (we have in excess of 550 families to be adopted).

If you choose to adopt a family, you will be provided with the first name of each family member as well as their age and a gift suggestion or needs.  You will be asked to provide new gifts (as many or as few as you desire) for every member of the family.  These gifts should be wrapped with a name card attached indicating the family member it is intended for.

You will also be asked to provide a Christmas dinner, which should include one of the following:  a packaged ham, or a gift certificate for a turkey.  To complete the meal, please include a box of instant potatoes and/or a box of stuffing, a can of gravy, two or three vegetables, cranberries, a cake mix and frosting, or a pie crust mix and pie filling, or whatever you think would make a nice Christmas dinner.

In addition, if you choose, you may send as many staple foods as you feel you are able (rice, pasta, cereals, canned meats, soups, etc.).  Also, ppaer products, cleaners, and personal items are always needed.  These last suggestions are necessities many families cannot purchase with food stamps and therefore often go without.

You will be asked not to include eggs, fresh milk, frozen pies, or other perishables.  We have found these items have become a disaster in the packing and unpacking process.

If you need further information, please call the Care Service at 636-441-1302, x224, Monday through Thursday.  You may also send an email by clicking the link below.