2025 Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays Donation Drive

Every child looks forward to the holidays, but for parents who are struggling to care for a child battling cancer or another life-threatening illness, there's no time for shopping or even thinking about gifts. Volunteers can make sure local children have an opportunity to celebrate the holidays by taking part in the Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program.

This year, there are nearly 900 children whose holiday wish lists need to be filled. Volunteers who "Adopt a Family" are matched with a child or children facing an illness and are sent their wish lists. Friends of Karen will then pack the items and ship them to the child's family to wrap before the holidays. Friends of Karen tries to include gift-wrapping materials, but donations of gift wrap, tape, bows, and holiday candy are always welcome!

This is a perfect opportunity for families and groups looking to make a difference in the life of an ill child and their families for the holiday season.

This opportunity requires volunteers to complete an application:

1. Express interest below (or "Express Interest with a Family, Group or Team") to record this opportunity in your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the opportunity coordinator.
2. Click here to complete the mandatory application form with Friends of Karen. Volunteers who do not complete this step will not be registered!