ADOPT-A-FAMILY 2017
Hosted by: Volunteer Columbus
Date
November 1 - December 1, 2017Time
Past Opportunity
Contact
Renee Sanders
rsanders@uwlc-ms.org
662-328-0943
About ADOPT-A-FAMILY 2017
Adopt a Family gives individuals, families, business and industry the opportunity to serve hard-working and self-sufficient families who have verified financial emergencies caused by adversity beyond their control. The families and their needs are listed below. Please understand the family’s name is not included out of respect for their privacy. Please note that this is not an application process. All families are pre-determined.
Family-Friendly
Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.
We're looking for volunteers who:
Care about:
- Seniors
- Community Advocacy
- Veterans
- Homelessness & Housing
- Health and Wellness
- Emergency Response
- Youth
- Poverty and Hunger
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Politics
- Women's Issues
- Social Justice
- Animals
- Entrepreneurship
- Religion
- Disaster Relief
- International
Are a skilled:
- Math Whiz
- Wordsmith
- Grand Poobah
- Mentor
- Tradesman
- Maestro
- Social Savant
- Techie
- Artiste
- Culinary Artist
- Medic
- Talker
- Professional
- Ninja
Are interested in:
- Geeking Out
- The Outdoors
- Sports
- Gardening
- Reading & Writing
- Music
- Fun & Games
- Pets
- Cooking
- Food & Drink
- Fitness
- Art & Design
- Intellectual Pursuits
We need volunteers to help with:
G.A.P.S. Gifts
November 1, 2017 7:00am
Need individuals to bring shoe boxes, gift bags, bows, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and gift tags. We will sort items then create gift bags or boxes.
G.A.P.S.= Gloves, Accessories, Personal Hygiene, School Supplies
G.A.P.S.= Gloves, Accessories, Personal Hygiene, School Supplies
Gift Wrapping (NOVEMBER 18th - DECEMBER 15)
November 18, 2017 9:00am – December 15, 2017 3:00pm
Volunteers needed to giftwrap on weekends when gifts start coming in. If you're interested and know someone else who is also, bring them with you.
Who volunteered?
G.A.P.S. Gifts
November 1, 2017 7:00am
Need individuals to bring shoe boxes, gift bags, bows, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and gift tags. We will sort items then create gift bags or boxes.
G.A.P.S.= Gloves, Accessories, Personal Hygiene, School Supplies
G.A.P.S.= Gloves, Accessories, Personal Hygiene, School Supplies
Gift Wrapping (NOVEMBER 18th - DECEMBER 15)
November 18, 2017 9:00am – December 15, 2017 3:00pm
Volunteers needed to giftwrap on weekends when gifts start coming in. If you're interested and know someone else who is also, bring them with you.
Who volunteered?
Volunteers (5)
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