Each fall, as the holiday season approaches, underserved families in Fairfax County are referred to the Office of Partnerships for assistance. These "working poor" families earn salaries far below the amount that allows them the luxury of providing for special holidays. Families are referred by participating agencies, schools and faith communities. Sponsors, who include employees of area businesses and County agencies, members of civic organizations and faith communities, and private citizens are provided information on family members' needs and wishes. Sponsors can either purchase and wrap gifts themselves or donate monetary contributions for purchase of gifts. Children and adults of these families are provided with clothing, toys, gifts and many of the necessities of life that most of us take for granted.

Thank You!

The 2007 Adopt-a-Family Partnership touched the lives of 703 Fairfax County residents from 175 underserved families, distributing $125,452 worth of donated holiday gifts. To all of our volunteers, donors and supporters, we say "thank you!"