Adopt someone in need this holiday season
Many families and individuals struggle daily to afford food, clothes or a place to sleep. It is no surprise that these families go without presents and special meals during the holiday season. To help ensure more families and individuals in our community thrive during this time of year, the Holiday Sponsorship Program matches community sponsors with Ramsey County families in need.
This holiday giving opportunity is a little different than others because it is not simply a cash donation program. Sponsors get the opportunity to personally shop and wrap gifts for their matched individual(s) or family.
The Holiday Sponsorship Program matches community sponsors with individuals and families who are receiving Ramsey County social services and are identified by social workers as needing extra help with food and gifts during the holiday season. Some individuals are refugees, while others are single parents or grandparents who are just getting by in providing for the children or dependents in their care.
Sponsors make a commitment to provide an individual or family with at least:
- One clothing item per child.
- One toy per child.
- One parent gift.
- One grocery gift certificate.
A budget of $30 to $50 per person is recommended, plus an additional $15 per person for food for a holiday meal.
Committed sponsors will be assigned a family mid-November, based on the estimated number of participants. Social workers will provide information about their matches, such as the ages of any children, clothing sizes and gift suggestions. Gifts are collected by social workers and then delivered to the families.
If you are interested in sponsoring a family during the upcoming holiday season, fill out a sponsorship form or contact Luna Wright at 651-266-7839 by Wednesday, Nov. 15.
The cost of the sponsorship is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donation receipts for tax purposes can be provided upon request. Tax forms will be sent out no later Jan. 15, 2024 for receipts turned in by Dec. 31, 2023.