Share The Warmth

The following are some families locals can adopt this year through Share Our Selves’ 40th annual Adopt A Family program. To participate, donors are asked to provide each child in the family with at least two new gifts, or provide a family with a complete holiday dinner; ideally, donors would provide both.

To adopt a family, note the family’s number and call to say which family you would like to adopt. Also download a form at shareourselves.org and e-mail it to AAF2009@shareourselves.org, or fax it to (949) 515-5804. Forms should be sent in by Dec. 4. Monetary donations also are accepted; 100% of the funds raised go toward gifts for children. For more information, contact Vanessa Ontiveros at (949) 515-5400, ext. 39, or e-mail AAF2009@shareourselves.org.

The Adopt A Family program can be reached at (949) 515-5400, ext. 39.

FAMILY No. 18

The grandmother is raising this family with the support of two uncles. She is doing her best to provide a safe and loving home for all. Your help this holiday season would be a blessing.

Grandmother: Any help would be appreciated.

Child, 13, male: Clothing, gift certificates.

Child, 12, female: Clothing, gift certificates.

Child, 8, female: Clothing, toys, books.

FAMILY No. 1012

The teenage son arrived at school short of the credits he needed to graduate on time, but is working hard to improve himself.

He is always a supportive influence around his peers and comes from a family with a good worth ethic. Wages are low, and employment is hard to find — this family is struggling to make ends meet. They will be deeply appreciative of everything they receive. Thank you for your generosity.

Father: Boots, sunglasses, work gloves.

Mother: Coffee maker, sweater, shoes.

Child, 17, male: Levi’s, black Converse shoes.

Adult Child, male: Levi’s, black Converse shoes.

Adult Child, male: Levi’s, black Converse shoes.