Our Adopt A Family program connects donors to our clients in the community and provides children and families with their most needed and essential items during the holiday season. Your generosity during the holiday season helps
children and families across all of our service areas and makes an incredible impact to those we serve.

There are three great ways to participate in the program, depending on how you’d like to be involved. Select the option that works best for you:

Shop In Person

Due to COVID-19 concerns and safety restrictions, we strongly encourage the use of our online options. However, you may email LaVelle.Nichols@thecentersohio.org to arrange your donation drop off between November 16 and December 18. The drop off address is: The Centers – Mandel Community Room; 4500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.

Shop Online

Prefer to shop online? Visit our Amazon or Target Adopt A Family 2020 registries to have your donations shipped directly to The Centers!

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Make a donation

Click below to make a tax deductible donation directly to Adopt A Family so we can provide additional items for those in need.

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Interested in volunteering with our Adopt a Family Program?

We have many opportunities for individuals or corporate groups to assist with inventory, sorting, and distributing needs. Volunteer shifts will be limited due to COVID-19 with proper safety precautions in place.

 

Please contact:

James Forristell

Development Director

216-325-9286

james.forristell@thecentersohio.org

Adopt a Family Wish List

Basic Living Needs

Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Deodorant / Soap (bar and liquid) / Body Wash / Bath Pouf / Culturally sensitive Shampoo & Conditioner / Body Wipes / Comb & Brush / Mouthwash / Q-Tips / Floss / Razors (Women & Men) / Lotion

Baby/Child Items

Baby wipes / Diapers (all sizes) / Pull ups (3T, 4T, 5T) / Diaper Cream / Vaseline / Onesies (Newborn, 3-6M; 6-12M, 18+) / Wearable Blanket / Wearable Baby Carriers / Car Seat / Booster Seat / Back Pack / Sleepers (long & short sleeve) / Diaper Bags / Stroller / Baby shampoo, lotion & body wash

Clothing

Jogging Suits (all sizes: Children & Adults) / Leggings for girls and women (all sizes) / Hooded sweatshirts / Plain T-shirts (all sizes: Children, Adults) / Athletic Pants (all sizes: Children and Adults) / Coats (all sizes Children, Adults) / Hats, scarves, gloves (all ages) / Socks (all sizes: Children & Adults) / Underwear

Residential Needs

Sheet set (Twin & Full) / Towel Sets / Pillow Covers & Waterproof Mattress Covers / Washcloths / Dish cloths and dish towels / Dryer sheets / Laundry Detergent / Dish detergent / Bleach / Toilet paper (Single, Double, 4 Count roll) / All Purpose Cleaner / Paper towels / Dishes / Pots, Pans and Bakeware / Kitchen utensils / Electric Skillets / Disinfectant Wipes

Toys

For Babies, Toddlers, Young & Older Children:

Dolls / Trucks and Cars / Games & Puzzles / Tents / Action Figures / Stacking Toys & Blocks / Learning Toys / Play Doh (Accessories and play sets) / Musical toys / Books / Crayons, Markers, Paper

The Centers is actively listening and responding to the impact COVID-19 is having in our communities on a daily basis. And we’re here to serve you. COVID-19 Testing is now available at The Centers and free to the public. All of our health services—pharmacies, counseling, psychiatry, primary care, addiction, alcohol and substance abuse—are open to serve new and current patients virtually and in our offices when appropriate. Please call 216-325-WELL to learn about our virtual services or before coming to a facility so we can plan for your care. We provide free job readiness and job placement services virtually and have partner employers actively looking to place employees. Call 216-325-WORK or fill out the form on our job search page.

For the most up-to-date information regarding our Health, Family and Work services, please visit our COVID-19 Response page.