Adopt a Working Family – Holiday Donor Sign-Up
Description:
Help make the holidays brighter for a local working family! United Way of the Lakeshore’s Adopt a Working Family program connects community donors with hardworking ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed) families who could use a little extra support this holiday season.
By signing up, you’re expressing your interest in adopting a family this year. Once matched, you’ll receive your family’s profile, including their story, ages of family members, and gift wishes or needs. Donors purchase gifts for each family member (about $75-150 per person is suggested) and are encouraged to include wrapping supplies and small extras such as gift cards or stocking stuffers.
Please note that wrapping gifts is not recommended — instead, include wrapping paper and supplies with your donation.
All gifts must be delivered to United Way of the Lakeshore by December 18, where our team will coordinate pickup or delivery to families in time for the holidays.
How It Works:
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Sign up here to express your interest in adopting a family.
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A member of our staff will contact you in November to match you with a family and provide all details.
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Shop for your family’s gifts and deliver them to our office by the deadline.
Requirements & Notes:
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Gifts should be new and unwrapped.
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We suggest spending about $75-150 per person as a starting point, but all levels of giving are appreciated.
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Gift cards for family experiences (movies, bowling, restaurants) are wonderful additions.
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Please include wrapping supplies with your donation.
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Deliver gifts by Wednesday, December 18, 2025.
Location:
United Way of the Lakeshore
31 E Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442
Timing:
Matches will begin in November. Gifts are due by December 18, 2025.
