My name is Jocelyn and I would like to share my story with you.
A few years back, my family was fortunate enough to be part of the CAPC’s Adopt A Family for the holidays program.
That year, we were struggling financially. My mother had an accident that put her in the hospital. I was a young adult and suddenly became the head of the family, which included my 3-year-old son, my 17-year-old sister and my parents. I was struggling everyday and knew that Christmas would look very different this year. I was prioritizng housing and food expenses and knew there was not enough for Christmas gifts.
My sister’s school counselor knew of our family’s situation. The counselor called and let us know that she had presented our story to the CAPC. The CAPC guided us through the resources of the community so that I could develop the skills needed to protect and strengthen my family. I was also made aware that they had included my family in the Adopt A Family program. What a blessing. I remember the day we received our Christmas gifts.
Those donors will never know the impact they made in the life of my son, my sister, and my entire family. We were fortunate enough to receive clothing, food and gas gift cards, as well as toys for my little one.
If it wasn’t for the CAPC’s Adopt A Family program, our Christmas would have looked very different. My son still calls it “Our Christmas Miracle.” The smile and joy it brought to my family in our time of need allowed us to focus on my mother’s recovery.
We will forever be grateful to the CAPC, the donors who gave, and that Christmas spirit we carry in our hearts everyday.
