Op Hope's Adopt-A-Family Program Needing Sponsors

Fairfield, CT - Add a little bit of joy to your holiday season by doing something that will make a difference for another family. Please consider donating to Operation Hope’s annual “Hope for the Holidays” program. This initiative helps connect local families in need with generous individuals and organizations in our community to provide food and gifts these families might otherwise go without.

Operation Hope’s “Hope for the Holidays” program identifies close to 200 people in need of basic items each year. By “adopting” a family or individual, you can purchase items from a wish list completed by each of the men, women and children served by Operation Hope. General donations and gift cards to local stores are also welcome. Individuals, families, civic groups and businesses have helped supply thousands of gifts in the past, and Operation Hope appreciates their continued support. Sponsors will receive gift lists in late November. Op Hope asks that those interested in “adopting” a family let the organization know by November 10. 

Op Hope is also in need of onsite volunteers to organize the gift distribution on December 5-7, at St. Anthony of Padua Church on South Pine Creek Road in Fairfield. Children are welcome during the volunteer shifts; Op Hope asks that children under the age of 10 are supervised and kept with parents. Being a sponsor or helping with the gift distribution can be meaningful volunteer opportunities for the whole family to enjoy together. If you are interested in sponsoring a family or individual, or would like to volunteer to sort and transport gifts, please contact Evie Angel, Hope for the Holidays Program Coordinator, at evieangel@aol.com by November 10.

“Every year the families may change but the need does not,” said Carla Miklos, Executive Director, Operation Hope. “The families who are recipients of your generosity are so grateful for the help. This effort not only brings the true meaning of the holidays to them, but also to our community. By becoming a donor to ‘Hope for the Holidays,’ you will make happy holiday memories possible for the men, women and children who need it most.”

About Operation Hope

The mission of Operation Hope is to provide the opportunity for individuals and families to experience transformative change. By addressing basic needs for food and shelter, as well as offering long-term solutions to hunger and homelessness, including affordable housing, life skills training and personalized clinical support, we help people reach their potential in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope. For more information, contact Operation Hope at (203) 292-5588 or visit www.operationhopect.org.