Adopt-a-Family at Raphael House

Since 1989, Raphael House’s Adopt-a-Family Program has matched our generous community members with families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This annual tradition brings holiday warmth and joy to families in need.

Thank you to everyone who signed up for Adopt-A-Family this holiday season! We are grateful to share that all current Raphael House families have been matched with donors and our sign-up form is now closed.

We are still accepting donations to our Express Adopt-A-Family Fund which will support our Adopt-A-Family campaign, including purchasing gifts for new families who may move into our Residential Shelter, and may also be applied to supporting Raphael House programs and operations that provide shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness.

Donate to Express Adopt-a-Family

 

How Adopt-A-Family Works

Getting involved with Adopt-A-Family at Raphael House is easy!

  • Step 1:  Sign up through one of the links above
  • Step 2: We match you with a family and send you their wish list.
  • Step 3:  You buy the gift cards for families in need and email or deliver them to Raphael House staff by December 1st. Or, if matched with a family who wants physical gifts, deliver gifts to Raphael House on December 6th. Detailed instructions on how to deliver the gift cards or gifts will be provided in the email that matches you with a family. To learn more about Adopt-a-Family, and this process, check out our FAQs for gift cards and FAQs for physical gifts. 
  • Step 4: Families receive their gift cards or gifts by mid-December and holiday cheer ensues!

FAQ's

🎁 Gift Cards FAQ 

🎁 Physical Gifts FAQ

Gift Drop-Off Dates

After signing up, more details on how to deliver gifts will be provided via email. The due date for gift cards is December 1st and the drop off day for physical gifts is December 6th. 

We strongly encourage donors to provide electronic (email) gift cards as they are the most secure and efficient way of passing your gift on to the families.

If you are unable to provide electronic gift cards and can only provide physical gift cards, please contact us at adoptafamily@raphaelhouse.org to coordinate delivery.

Sponsor Our Adopt-a-Family Program

Our annual Adopt-a-Family Program is made possible through the generosity of our community. Support Raphael House and Adopt-a-Family through a Corporate Sponsorship today!

To learn more or sign up, please contact development@raphaelhouse.org.

Sponsor Adopt-a-Family Today!