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.
There are three ways to participate in Adopt-a-Family this year:
1. Spread Joy with E-Gift Cards (Due Dec 1):
Give families the gift of choice this holiday season! E-gift cards alleviate the financial strain of the holidays and ensure parents and caregivers can still select the perfect presents for their families. We kindly ask that you provide e-gift cards via email, rather than physical gift cards, as they are the most efficient way of passing them along to families.
Note: The majority of families participating in Adopt-a-Family are in our Bridge program and reside across the Bay Area. To accommodate as many families as possible, we provide gift cards to these families, and physical gifts only to the families currently residing in our shelter.
Give e-gift cards!
2. Share the Holiday Spirit with Physical Gifts (Due Dec 8): We’ll pair you with a family in need and share their wish list. You purchase the gifts and drop them off with us unwrapped on December 6th. Note: physical gifts are limited to families in our shelter; all other families in our Bridge program will receive gift cards.
[We’ve matched all our families for physical gifts! Thank you!]
3. Express Fund Donation – Holiday Cheer Made Easy: We understand the holidays are a busy time, so leave the shopping to us! This fund enables Raphael House staff to purchase gifts and gift cards for Adopt-a-Family, and supports Raphael House’s programs and operations that provide shelter and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness year round.
Donate to Express Adopt-a-Family
