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Share Ourselves’ Adopt A Family Program

Bring Joy to Families in Need This Holiday Season

The holiday season brings joy and togetherness, but for many families in Orange County, it can also mean hardship and uncertainty. At Share Ourselves, we believe no one should have to choose between providing for their loved ones or giving their children a memorable holiday.

Read our step-by-step guide to see how the Adopt A Family program works.

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Ways to Get Involved:

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Adopt a family—or multiple families!

Adopt a family—or multiple families!

Help provide holiday cheer for local families! Explore the profiles, stories and wish lists of families in need.

The adoption site is live on November 9th!

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Host a toy drive or gift card drive

Host a toy drive or gift card drive

Join us in creating smiles and memorable moments by organizing a toy drive or gift card drive at your office, service organization, or in your neighborhood. Click below to email us for more details!

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Make a donation

Make a donation

Don’t have time to do the shopping? No problem! Make a financial donation and our volunteers will take care of the rest. Scroll down below to make a financial contribution.

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Shop Amazon Wishlist

Shop Amazon Wishlist

Shop our curated list on Amazon to help fulfill holiday wish lists for children and families.

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Volunteer

Volunteer

Adopt A Family thrives thanks to our dedicated volunteers. Join our volunteer team to make a direct impact during the holiday season.

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Give the Gift of Hope

Share Ourselves is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 95-3222316) and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email/print donation receipt as your official record.

Spreading Holiday Magic

Adopt A Family thank you letters
Adopt A Family recipients
AAF volunteers
Adopt A Family volunteers
wrapping gifts for adopted families
delivering bikes for adopted families
gift wrapping at the fairgrounds
delivering gifts for Adopt A Family
cart full of AAF gifts
Santa and his helpers delivering gifts for Share Ourselves' Adopt A Family program

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions?

Please read the FAQs below. If you have additional questions or would like assistance with adopting multiple families, hosting a toy drive, or making a donation, send an email to our Adopt A Family team.

aaf@shareourselves.org

Gifts for children are required; gifts for adults are optional. We encourage two new gifts for each child, with a minimum value of $25 per gift. If you choose to shop for an adult, please follow the same recommendation.

A grocery store gift card is also required for the family. Please calculate the amount based on $40 per adult and $30 per child. We encourage thoughtful purchases that emphasize quality over quantity.

That’s completely okay! We understand that fulfilling an entire wish list may not always be possible. Prioritize two key items from the wish list for each child that fit within your budget and know that any contribution you make will bring joy to the family. You can also look for comparable gifts if certain items are out of your price range.

Consider practical items such as gift cards to popular stores, tech accessories, personal care products, sports equipment, and hobby-related items. If you’re unsure, gift cards to stores like Target, Amazon, Walmart or local businesses allow them the freedom to choose something they really want.

You can submit this form via email to philanthropy@shareourselves.org or print, fill out, and hand off at the drop off.