As Christmas approaches, we ask that you remember The Haven Shelter & Services in your holiday plans. While shopping for gifts for friends and love ones, please consider setting aside part of your budget to help The Haven make Christmas great for the families we serve. 

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How does it work?

Families in need complete a wish list that includes their interests, hobbies, and likes as well as other suggestions for gifts so adopters can have a variety of items from which to select item(s). You will be provided with your family’s wish list, as well as a family number. You can choose if you would like to adopt a single individual, a large family, or something in-between. It is entirely at your discretion which gifts you select to purchase. However, we encourage donors to buy at least 5 of the items from each child's wishlist and be creative when selecting each gift. Additionally, we are asking adopters to donate gift cards (Walmart, VISA, and Food Lion) and three items from the wishlist of the parent/guardian of the family.

 

Lastly, please read the following guidelines for our Adopt-a-Family Program:

• Please do not include any religious materials with your donations, unless requested.

• Do not donate used or opened items, all gifts must be NEW and UNOPENED.

• Please make sure items are age appropriate (For example, any requests for video games rated M or movies rated R should not be bought).

• Movies, games, etc. depicting violence goes against the mission of The Haven and should not be bought.

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Sounds awesome! How can I get involved?

If you wish to be a part of our Christmas Adopt-A-Family program, please sign up below. Fill out the form below, indicating the number of families and age groups you would like to adopt, and submit by October 31, 2024.

 

Please review the following timeline in regards to when you'll receive your family's wishlist and when to drop off your donations at our Administrative Office (102 Walnut Street Warsaw, VA 22572):

• Adopters' wishlist will be mailed/emailed on November 4th.*

• Adopters will drop off items unwrapped in black trash bags marked with their family numbers between December 2nd-6th.

• *Please note that program participants have until October 31st to submit their wishlist. We will send out your wishlist when they are received and processed. Please do not email or call the office prior to November 4th inquiring about your wishlist as we do not guarantee that they will be mailed out/or sent electronically until November 4th.

 

What if I don’t feel comfortable shopping for families?

That’s completely okay! If you are unable to shop but would like to provide a donation to help make this Christmas a little brighter for the families we serve, we would be more than happy to do the shopping for you!

 

If you should have any questions, please call LaToya Bunns-Bea at (804) 333-1099 or

email latoya.bunns-bea@havenshelter.org.

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