Adopt a Family

Single parent families. Grandparents raising grandchildren. Mothers laid off. Fathers looking for work. No money. No food. Many are hungry. Thousands of Clark County residents are barely able to afford the bare necessities, let alone gifts for their children during the holidays. Can you help a needy family celebrate the spirit of the holiday season?

The Columbian’s late owner and publisher, Don Campbell, launched the People In Need Program in 1979. He felt The Columbian, with its broad readership and spirit of community outreach, should be a positive force in helping the less fortunate in Clark County. Today, third and fourth generation Campbell family owners believe in the same founding principles of the program. Donations to The Columbian’s People In Need Fund are distributed to the local non-profits serving the urgent needs of children and families throughout Clark County, including The Salvation Army’s Adopt A Family program during the holidays.

All proceeds from your donation will benefit children and families in need throughout Clark County. You will receive a receipt from Community Foundation for your contribution.

This year’s families:

1. As a single mom with one 4-year-old son, this family is struggling financially over the holidays. Mom cares for an elderly parent and her siblings, which is very demanding, and her son lives with health complications as well. Without a steady income, any help is very much appreciated!
2. This family of three doesn’t have a home of their own, but lives with extended family. The single mom has two young sons under 5 years old, and is hoping for support in providing them a Christmas experience, despite all the financial challenges in their lives.
3. Mom and dad in this family have two boys ages 6 and 12, and a two-year-old daughter. Both parents work, but the seasonal nature of their jobs has caused financial challenges this year, with reduced hours and income. Getting adopted this Christmas would bring vital help over the holidays for them.
4. This single mom works very hard, over 60 hours a week, to provide for her 2 daughters, ages 5 and 6, and her 4-year-old son. However, one of the children has an expensive health concern, and they are financially struggling over the holidays, and would be very grateful for any help.
5. With 2 young boys ages two and four, this household also includes extended family that would otherwise be homeless. The father works at multiple jobs, but struggles to stay ahead with a full house. They are hoping not only for a Christmas for their sons, but basic household supplies that are currently lacking.
6. This two-parent household includes 3 sons, ages two, eleven, and sixteen. Dad works full-time, but they’ve experienced recent financial challenges that make it difficult to keep up with rent and utilities. Your support over the holidays would be a real answer to prayer for them.
7. With a full house and another baby on the way, expected right around Christmas, this family would be very grateful for assistance over the holiday season. In addition to mom and dad, they have two sons aged 7 and 4, and a 16-year-old daughter. With their 4th child on the way, money has been very tight this year.
8. As a young father and mother with daughters aged two and five, this family is working hard to stay out of debt. They have the necessities right now, but aren’t able to do anything extra for their children, and would love to have support in providing a special Christmas for them.
9. With two daughters aged 12 and 18, and a 2-year-old son, this single mother is living on her own and trying to stay afloat financially. She works full-time, but her young boy has medical challenges that are very costly, and have made things difficult. She’d appreciate any help over the holidays this year.
10. This single mother has a 5-year-old daughter, and a 16-year-old son and is hoping to be adopted to provide a Christmas experience for her children. Her daughter likes Barbies and Pokémon, while her son needs a bedding set for a queen bed, in addition to basic household needs like detergent and paper towels.
11. With 4 children living in the household, this single mom is very much in need of your help over the holidays. She has two sons, ages 9 and 16, and two daughters, ages 4 and 12, and they need school supplies, warm clothing, and household supplies, in addition to any holiday gifts that could make Christmas special.
12. This family is currently homeless, living in their car with many basic needs as they work towards securing an apartment. Mom and dad both work as much as possible, and they have 2 daughters aged 7 and 11. In addition, they have newborn twins that were born premature, and that has exacerbated their financial situation.
13. With a single boy of 13 years and his mother, this small family is on the verge of homelessness, as a layoff at her job has caused significant financial struggles. They are hoping that someone can adopt them and provide some of the household necessities during the holidays, allowing them to be able to pay rent.
14. This family currently lives in a shelter, and is hoping to find permanent housing soon. As a single parent, mom has two daughters, ages 6 and 8, who are hoping for any small toys or crafts that would brighten what looks to be a very difficult Christmas for them.
15. This 2-parent household is currently living in temporary housing, having lost their apartment recently through financial difficulties. They have three daughters, ages 4, 8, and 10, who like any kind of dolls and art supplies to play with. Dad works full-time, but adoption would really provide needed support over the holidays.
16. After recently adopting another family member who lost their parents, this household with a single mother would be very grateful for assistance over the holidays. She has two sons aged 11 and 17, and a 14-year-old daughter, and the family needs everything from school supplies to warm clothing.
17. With 2 parents and 2 children, a 10 year old son and an 8 year old daughter, this family lost their living arrangement, and is currently in a shelter. As they prepare to move into an apartment, the family needs all the basic household supplies to set up the apartment over the holidays.
18. This single mother with a 9-year-old daughter needs all the household basics, including hygiene items and warm coats and shoes for winter. Getting adopted this Christmas would be incredibly impactful for them both!
19. As a single mom with one 6-year-old daughter, this family is hoping for some help over the holidays this year. They’re hoping for a science kit and board games to learn and play together, after mom’s hours got cut at work, causing financial challenges.
20. With a small household consisting of mom and her 2-year-old daughter, this family needs toiletries and household supplies, in addition to the journal and doll that the daughter is hoping for this Christmas.