Angel Tree Project
Each year ADTH adopts approximately 100 impoverished families in our community. These working families are referred to us by Wake County Public School social workers. Each adopted family receives gifts for children, a household essentials basket, and grocery gift cards so their family can have a holiday meal.
Adopt a family
build an essentials basket
Our biggest need for volunteer groups is in mid November
your support gives hope
““I am so overwhelmed with gratitude. I can’t believe what you did and that you are the reason my family will have a great Christmas. My heart is so full. You and your family are doing an amazing thing. I never thought we’d be in this position but you have made it a little bit easier to go through. You are an angel – from my whole heart, thank you.””
Be a part of spreading Christmas joy!
Adopt a family
Individuals, families, teams, or groups can adopt a family. Each child on the list should receive two basic necessities and two gifts of fun items, for a total of four wrapped items. We do not provide gifts for adults, as they will receive a household essentials basket and grocery gift cards supplied by ADTH. You are welcome to come and share in the giving of the gifts. It is a humbling yet powerful experience.
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Essentials Baskets
As part of the Angel Tree project, we provide each adopted family with one laundry basket filled with basic household items. Please consider signing up to donate either a filled basket, select individual items or gift cards.
Donate essentials
Donations can be dropped off at St. Michael's Conference Center 830 High House Road Cary on Friday, December 13th from 4 pm until 6 pm. If you cannot drop off at that time, please contact Peggy Thompson 919-523-2055 or Mary Ellen Bruno 919-522-8890 to make alternate arrangements.
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Purchase grocery gift cards
Each adopted family also receives gift cards to local grocery stores so their family can enjoy a holiday meal. To donate grocery gift cards, please send them to A Doorway to Hope at: P.O. Box 911, Cary, NC 27512 by December 10th. Gift cards to Target, Walmart, and Food Lion are preferred. All denominations are welcome!
If you have an office or retail location willing to participate, we will provide a small Christmas tree with ornaments as reminders to bring back gift cards.
Donate funds
If it is more convenient for you to contribute to our Angel Tree project via a monetary donation, you may use a credit card to donate below, or you can send checks to A Doorway to Hope at: P.O. Box 911, Cary, NC 27512.