"Our family is a sponsor for EBCAP's Adopt A Family Program. As we shop, we're thinking of the children -wondering what their reactions will be as they open their gifts, and when we deliver the packages on drop-off day we are so moved by the generosity of all the sponsors who come together as one community to help. It's a truly joyful experience." -Margaret, Adopt A Family Sponsor

Each year, East Bay Community Action Program's (EBCAP) Office of Volunteer Services organizes the Adopt A Family Program to help families being served by the agency. "We work with Advocates from all areas of EBCAP's health and human services to identify families in our programs who need holiday help," said Diane Palmer, Program Coordinator. "Sponsors can choose the size of the family they want to adopt. Sometimes, companies or groups will choose to adopt more than one family. Sponsors are matched to families and we provide a wish list from the family, complete with clothing sizes," added Palmer. Sponsors are asked to deliver their family's gifts to a set location (one in Riverside, the other in Newport) on December 13th so items can be distributed to the families on the following day.

Sponsors are needed for this year's program, especially in the Newport County area. If you would like more information please visit https://www.ebcap.org/help-ebcap/adopt-a-family/. If you'd like to sign up as a sponsor, please complete the registration form and email it to adoptafamily@ebcap.org by November 14th.

Thank you.