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GLT Datebook: Children's Home + Aid's Adopt-A-Family Makes The Season Brighter

Children's Home and Aid hopes to make this a Merry Christmas for local families with the annual Adopt-a-Family program.

  • For over 30 years, the Adopt-a-Family program has been providing families in need in the Twin Cities with a comprehensive program that provides families with household necessities, clothing, as well as a “wish list” item. 
  • Last year, the Adopt-a-Family program assisted more than 150 families. This year, the need is greater, with 180 families and individuals on the list.
  • Donors to Adopt-a-Family are provided with a list of necessities for an individual or family. They then shop for the items on the list and deliver the items unwrapped to the Wrapping Center. 
  • Not into shopping or just short on time this holiday season? You can make a donation and volunteer shoppers will shop for the items.
  • Volunteers are also needed to wrap the gifts and prepare them for delivery in time for the holidays. 
  • To adopt an individual child or family, make a monetary gift or to volunteer, please contact Laura Cordero at (309) 827-0374 ext. 4275 or lcordero@childrenshomeandaid.org.

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Reporter, content producer and former All Things Considered host, Laura Kennedy is a native of the Midwest who occasionally affects an English accent just for the heck of it. Related to two U.S. presidents, Kennedy appalled her family by going into show business.