Share The Warmth

The following are some families you 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 shareourselves.org and e-mail it to AAF2009@shareour selves.org, or fax it to (949) 515-5804. 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@shareour selves.org. The Adopt A Family program can be reached at (949) 515-5400, ext. 39. FAMILY No. 946

This single mom is really struggling to keep her family together and provide for them. There was domestic violence in the home, and all of the kids are struggling emotionally. They could really use some Christmas cheer this year and to know that someone cares for them. Your support is much appreciated.

Mother: Gift cards, makeup set, hair supplies, shampoo, conditioner, hair brush, hair dryer.

Child, 13, male: CD player and CDs, T-shirts and shorts.

Child, 12, female: Ticket to Disneyland, CD player, CDs.

Child, 8, female: Barbies and Bratz dolls, clothing.

Child, 1, female: Warm clothes, blanket, diapers, wipes.

FAMILY No. 559

This is a very needy family. The mother cannot work as she is needed at home to care for their disabled son. They share an apartment with another family, and space is limited. Your Christmas cheer will be much appreciated.

Father: Pants, shirts or gift certificate.

Mother: Pants, food, detergent, toothpaste.

Child, 15, female: Clothes, shoes.

Child, 13, male: Has Down’s Syndrome and really enjoys Disney movies. An electric toothbrush, would love to visit Disneyland.

Child, 11, female: PlaySation games, winter clothes.

Child, 8, female: Bratz dolls, clothes.

Child, 7, female: Disney movie, Cars!

FAMILY No. 775

This family is in crisis. Mom struggles to provide but can’t find work. They are in a shelter. Good, durable clothes, a gift card, and a small toy would go a long way to helping this family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mother: Clothing, gift card for food.

Child, 14, male: Hand-held electronic game, clothes.

Child, 13, female: Sweater, MP3 player.

Child, 12, male: Sweater, hand-held electronic game.

Child, 9, female: Computer games, clothes.