UTICA, N.Y. (Nov. 9, 2021) – YWCA Mohawk Valley (YWCA MV) is seeking gift givers for the holiday season who wish to participate in the agency’s Adopt-A-Family program.
Each year, YWCA MV serves hundreds of individuals and families as they escape violence at home. More often than not, survivors arrive at shelter with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. As they find themselves separated from loved ones, the approaching holiday season can feel overwhelming and disheartening.
Through the generosity of the community, Adopt-A-Family gives happy memories and holiday gifts to survivors and their families as they escape domestic violence. This residential program at YWCA MV provides gifts to clients in the agency’s emergency shelters and transitional housing programs, as well as to children served by the Herkimer County Child Advocacy Center.
“We work year-round to ensure that our clients feel safe, content, and cared for,” says YWCAMV Development Director Kayla Hartman. “That includes during the holidays, which makes
Adopt-A-Family a vital part of our mission.”
To ensure safety and confidentiality for the clients, YWCA MV anonymously assigns families to participating givers and schedules gift drop-off appointments at their administrative office. This holiday, help bring joy to someone who needs it. YWCA MV’s Adopt-A-Family application is available now. Visit http://www.ywcamv.org/Adopt to download the form. Deadline to apply is Monday, November 15. For more information, contact Kayla at 315.732.2159 ext. 235 or events@ywcamv.org.
