Metro Detroit Residents Can Brighten the Holidays for Local Families in Need Through Volunteers of America Michigan’s Annual Adopt A Family Program

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There are many families in metro Detroit struggling to make ends meet and Volunteers of America Michigan is coordinating an effort to help those in need this holiday season. The nonprofit, which serves veterans, seniors and families in Michigan, opened up the opportunity to more than 2,000 Michigan families in need to be adopted for Christmas. Through its annual Adopt a Family Program, the nonprofit is asking the metro Detroit community to help support their neighbors in need by purchasing and delivering holiday gifts directly to families to help ease their stress and bring joy during this holiday season.

Many families in Metro Detroit,

struggle to meet basic needs every day and especially during the holidays, and this program is a powerful way to get children and families engaged in community outreach and to show those in need that their community cares. The families who will be adopted have applied through Volunteers of America Michigan to be a part of this program. As part of the sign-up process, community members can read family stories and see gift wish lists in this easy-to-adopt online program through December 11, of which the steps are outlined below. For more information go to www.voami.org/adopt-a-family/. For photos of previous Adopt a Family gift giving events, click here.

“There is nothing like the moment of seeing the wonder and amazement in a child’s eyes when opening a gift at Christmastime,” said President and CEO of Volunteers of America Michigan Aubrey Macfarlane. “We want to help provide that feeling for as many metro Detroit residents in need as we can, and we are happy to bring back this vital resource again this year to unite our community in the hope and joy of the Christmas season.”

Individuals, families, businesses and organizations,

that want to get involved can visit  http://www.voami.org/adopt-a-family/ where they can read stories about the families, review their gift wish lists, and adopt a particular family by clicking “Select this Profile” at the top of the page. They will receive an email from Volunteers of America Michigan within one to two business days with contact information for the family and can reach out directly to arrange a drop-off time, date, and location. All gifts need to be dropped off by December 21, 2024.

Since 1993, the Volunteers of America Michigan Adopt a Family program has been transforming lives by connecting individuals, teams, companies, and organizations with families in need. This program ultimately bridges the gap between those facing hardships and those eager to make a meaningful impact. For additional information on Volunteers of America Michigan’s Adopt a Family program call (248) 353-4862 or email aaf@voami.org.

About Volunteers of America Michigan

Volunteers of America Michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, specializes in providing critical services, shelter and food for veterans, affordable housing for aging seniors, and supportive services for struggling families, and operates six Thrift Stores in Michigan. For over 125 years, they have been empowering veterans, seniors, and families across the state of Michigan. Their work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those they serve, integrating their deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. To learn more, visit www.voami.org.