Adopt a Family

Adopt a Family 2025

We have closed donor sign-up as all families have been adopted out at this time. If you would like to join the donor wait list in case a family becomes available, or join our contact list to adopt a family next year, please do so here!

For many of us, the holidays mean cozy gatherings, laughter and the joy of giving. But for some parents and guardians, this season can also bring tough choices between paying bills and putting gifts under the tree.

That’s why our Adopt a Family program exists. It connects generous donors with families who could use a little extra help. Each family creates a holiday wish list for their children, and donors shop for and wrap gifts that turn those wishes into reality. Last year, more than 283 youth experienced a brighter holiday thanks to the kindness of our community—and we’re ready to do it again in 2025!

Want to get involved? Donor matching will take place from October through early November. Contact Bethany Ferguson, Development & Grants Coordinator, at (920) 233-1414, ext. 122 or bethanyf@bgcosh.org to sign up.

We’re also collecting hygiene and household baskets—things like laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, toothbrushes and toilet paper. Parents tell us these simple items feel like an unexpected blessing during a busy season.

With your support, we can make this holiday one filled with warmth, dignity and joy for hundreds of local families.

Other Ways to Help this Winter Season:

Hygiene/Household Baskets:

We are also looking for donated hygiene/household baskets that can include basic household items like toilet paper, laundry detergent, hand soap, body wash, toothbrushes, etc. We found that parents are beyond grateful for this extra surprise as these are items they always need around the house. These can be added to your Adopt a Family gifts or donated separately and the Club will give them to families in need.

New Winter Clothing:

Children and teens are in need of waterproof gloves of all sizes, warm hats and snow pants. We are also looking for winter coats for middle school age children and teens (sizes adult S, M and L).

2025 Adopt a Family Drop-Off Instructions:

There will be a safe gift drop-off (including hygiene/household baskets) at the Club for donors from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8. The Club will take care of distributing the gifts to families the following day, on December 9. 

Family Consideration – Active Club Member Families Only

This program is open to Club member families only. If you’re a Club family who would like to be considered for this program, please contact our Director of Youth & Family Engagement, Danielle Bittelman, at 920- 233-1414, ext. 124, or danielleb@bgcosh.org.