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Adopt-a-Family or Young Adult

The Adopt-a Family & Young Adult program matches you directly with a family or young adult and you are provided with a “wish list” specific to them.  The program is designed to support those receiving services through Hull, who would go without gifts at Christmas time. This includes families accessing community-based programs, as well as young adults receiving support through Hull’s Interdependent Living Services program.   

HOW IT WORKS:  

Decide which donation process works best for you: Shop or Donate
You can either shop for a recipient or donate funds online.

Shop

If you choose to shop, one of the Happy Hullidays, please complete the form below and one of our committee members will contact you the details of your donation.   

  • We ask donors purchase a gift(s) for each member of the family. Please plan to spend $100 on gifts per person.  
  • In addition, we ask donors to purchase grocery store gift cards so that the recipient may purchase food for Christmas dinner, pantry staples etc. We ask donors to spend $75 per person in grocery gift cards.  
  • Example: for a family of 4, a donor will purchase a total of $400 in gifts and $300 in grocery gift cards.   

 Gifts may be wrapped or unwrapped. Delivery details will be discussed when matched with a recipient. Some recipients may not feel comfortable meetings with donors.   

Sign up to Shop

Donate

To make a cash donation, use the donation form below. Tax receipts are automatically issued for online donations. 

FAQs

  • Why would the recipient not feel comfortable with me delivering the gifts to them?  

    Many of the individuals we serve have experienced trauma and adversity that impacts their sense of safety. Some people may also feel embarrassed that they need help.

  • Can I include food items in the hamper? 

    Unless this has been specifically arranged and agreed on with the recipient, please only pre-packaged, non-perishable food. There may be unknown allergies in the family.

  • I can’t afford to support a whole family; how can I still participate? 

    Because we receive referrals from individual adults receiving our services, and family sizes from 2 people up, we can usually match donors to just the right size. We may also be able to match you to a family to purchase gifts and we can use other donations to supplement with grocery gift cards. All donations make a big difference.   

Please contact one of the committee members if you have any further questions. 

GIFT DELIVERY PROCESS:

  • If you are delivering directly to the recipient, the referring Hull Services staff will work with to arrange the delivery.
  • Deliveries are only to be made to the front door of the recipient’s home.
  • If you are NOT delivering directly to the recipient, the referring Hull Services staff will make arrangements with you to receive the hamper and will deliver to the recipient on your behalf.
  • We ask that all gifts be delivered by December 16, 2024.
  • To donate directly to the Adopt-a-Family/Young Adult program please use the donation form below. Tax receipts are automatically issued for online donations.