Sonora, CA — The Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) is seeking community members to help make a difference in the lives of a local family this holiday season.
The Adopt-A-Family program was started several years ago by ATCAA Housing staff members who saw the needs of the clients they serve. Community members interested in helping are pared with a family in need, based on the giving level provided by the donor. ATCAA will provide the ages, and other details, to help people shop for gifts. Monetary donations are also needed to help fill the gaps.
The program continues to grow each year by helping hundreds of families who struggle during the holiday season.
Kristy Moore, ATCAA Communications Director, states, “We couldn’t do it without the continued support of the community and the many local businesses and organizations who have never paused, even during the pandemic, to support the families in need. The generosity of our local residents and businesses has been amazing every year and we can’t thank them enough on behalf of the families we serve.”
Local organizations who have continuously supported the program include the employees of Black Oak Casino and Sierra Conservation Center, the Vietnam Veteran’s Local Chapter, families of Sonora High Students, The Backcountry Horsemen and, Cal Fire, who provides ATCAA with bicycles and toys through their annual toy drive held at the Crossroads Shopping Center.
Individuals, families, businesses, and groups are all invited to join the effort. If you are interested in adopting or making a monetary donation, find more details by clicking here, or calling 209-268-8551.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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