If you are looking for ways to give back this holiday season and help those who are struggling most, here are a few opportunities in the ADAMH System of Care and at some of our community partner agencies:
Community for New Direction – Adopt a Family Holiday Wish Drive
Sponsor a family in need this holiday season. Contact Kari Roll at 614-915-2634 or kroll@cndcolumbus.org.
Directions for Youth & Families – Friends Helping Families
Adopt a family or make donations to give youth and their families a wonderful holiday.
Franklin County Children Services - Holiday Wish and Black Girl Magic Toy Drive
Guardianship Service Board – Holiday Wish List
Due to COVID-19 GSB has streamlined processes for receiving and delivering gifts. Clients will receive the Wish List gift that is appropriate for their particular life circumstances. Purchased items will ship directly to the GSB office to ensure delivery in time for the holidays.
Huckleberry House - Very Merry Huckleberry Holidays
Huckleberry House hosts an Annual Holiday Gift Drive, House Lighting Ceremony (Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m.) and will receive the parking meter proceeds from Easton during November and December.
St. Vincent Family Center - Adopt A Family Program
St. Vincent Family Services matches individuals in the community with SVFS families in need.
Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare - Holiday Magic
This program provides patients and clients with a personalized wrapped holiday gift. This year, community supporters are being asked to purchase gift items online and have them shipped directly to the hospital. An Amazon Wish List is also available.
Giving Tuesday
Many of the non-profit provider agencies in our System of Care are listed in The Columbus Foundation's Giving Store.