A huge THANK YOU
to all of the wonderful community members that supported this program.
Thanks to you, we helped over 190 children for the holidays this year!
We look forward to your support next year!
How you can support:
ADOPT A FAMILY
Register to provide gifts for one or multiple families
DONATE GIFTS
Donate new, unwrapped toys or clothing items
DONATE FUNDS
Make a monetary donation to help provide gifts/goods
SPREAD THE JOY
Tell your friends and family about the program to support
ADOPT A FAMILY
Individuals, families, businesses, or organizations can pool their resources to adopt a family. We'll give you a list that details the needs and wants of a local family. You decide how many of those needs and gifts you can fulfill by shopping for and donating these items. Family sizes vary, so let us know how many people you can contribute for. Donations must be received no later than December 18, 2024, to allow time for our staff to get it to the family. Fill out the form below to register.
DONATE GIFTS
An alternative to "adopting" an entire family is to donate new, unwrapped gifts. We serve families with children of all ages, from infant to 18. Toys & other gift items, clothing items, wrapping supplies, and batteries can all make a great impact. We'll use these to fill in any gaps with the adopted families or combine these with others to help brighten the season for a child or family. Donations can be brought to our 713 Union Street Offices in Hudson, Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Please contact us if you need other arrangements.
DONATE FUNDS
Don't have time or ability to shop for a family? Make a monetary donation to help fund the program.
We'll use your donations to buy gifts, gift cards, groceries, or other necessities for unmatched families, or to help out families who have emergencies around the holidays. Use our secure donation form below, or send checks payable to MHA of Columbia Greene to 713 Union Street, Hudson, NY 12534 Attn: Adopt A Family Program
SPREAD THE JOY
Share this program with your friends, family, and colleagues to spread the joy and help support. Every contribution makes a huge impact for a family, and we are always in need of additional supports.
Program FAQs
The families participating in Adopt-a-Family have been identified by our various program staff that they work with as being families in need. You are invited to acquaint yourself with the services we provide by browsing our website.
This depends on the way in which you choose to help. Any amount of new, unwrapped gifts, gift card, or monetary donation is greatly needed and appreciated. If you choose to adopt a family, you may select from available family sizes available or adopt multiple. To provide a point of perspective, up to $100 per family member may be used as a guide in establishing a cost base, though the amount you contribute is up to you.
After registering, the donor will be provided with information regarding clothing, toys, and household items on their family match. After a review of the information provided, the donor will decide what they would like to present in their holiday gift package. Consultation with a MHACG staff member is always suggested in an attempt to gain insight as to what the family may need most.
Absolutely not. Sometimes families list a great deal of information, and in some cases expensive items (though we try to keep their lists to $100 or less). The donor is in no way expected to make excessive or expensive purchases. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.
Not without checking with us first. In most cases, communication should be directed to the MHACG staff. If you are unable to connect with the staff member, please call 518.828.4619 for assistance. There may be some situations in which direct communication with the family would be ok; however, as a general rule for privacy and safety this would not be the case, and clearance should first be received from the staff member.
Donations can be brought directly to our MHACG offices at 713 Union Street in Hudson, Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. If delivery here during this timeframe is not possible, arrangements can be made for the gifts to be dropped off at our other sites or picked up from the donor's location. Delivery and any concerns can be coordinated with the MHACG staff member. Please contact us at 518.828.4619 or info@mhacg.org.
We would need to know as soon as possible. News of being "adopted" for the holiday brings tremendous relief from the many stresses experienced by families, and efforts to locate another donor would be very important.