Adopt-A-Family at Raphael House

Since 1989, Raphael House’s Adopt-A-Family Program has upheld the spirit of giving by providing gifts and spreading holiday cheer to thousands of families in need. Our annual Adopt-A-Family Program matches our generous community members with families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness so that families can enjoy a holiday season full of warmth and joy. 

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.

Express Adopt-A-Family Fund: Donate

How Adopt-A-Family Works

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

  • Step 1: Read our FAQs (gift cards) or FAQs (Physical gifts) and sign up at raphaelhouse.org/aaf.
  • 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 15th. Or, if matched with a family who wants physical gifts, deliver gifts to Raphael House on December 8th. Detailed instructions on how to deliver the gift cards or gifts will be provided in the email that matches you with a family.
  • Step 4: Families receive their gift cards or gifts by mid-December and holiday cheer ensues!

Express Adopt-A-Family Fund

We understand the holidays are a busy time, so leave the shopping to us! You can make a direct donation to our Express Adopt-A-Family fund at www.raphaelhouse.org/aaf. Your donations will support our Adopt-A-Family campaign, and may also be applied to supporting Raphael House programs and operations that provide shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness.

Donate to Our Express Adopt-A-Family Fund

Gift Drop-Off Dates

After signing up, more details on how to deliver gift cards will be provided via email. 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 Kellen Ruiz at 415.345.7265 or ksarver@raphaelhouse.org.

Sponsor Adopt-A-Family Today!