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Adopt-A-Family
Adopt-A-Family, a treasured tradition, helps to reduce a significant financial hurdle by providing The Centers’ clients with basic needs, winter clothing, household items, and holiday gifts. Generous donors, stakeholders, community agencies, and corporate partners can participate.
There are four great ways to participate in the program, depending on how you’d like to be involved. Select the option that works best for you:
Donate
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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Shop Online
Visit our Amazon or Target Adopt-A-Family 2025 registries to have your donations shipped directly to The Centers!
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Shop In-Store
From gift cards to small kitchen appliances, your gifts mean so much to the families in our community. Check out our top 10 requested gifts and other ideas with the link below.
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Drop Off Information
Schedule Drop Off
E-mail the Basic Needs Resource Center BNRC@thecentersohio.org or call 216-325-9626.
Drop Off Dates/Times:
November 10 – December 19
Monday-Friday | 9 am – 4 pm
Drop Off Address:
The Centers
Nancy Lyon Porter Building
4500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
(Entrance off E. 46th St. under the black awning)
Request an On-Site Donation Bin!
Please contact:
JAMES FORRISTELL
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
216-325-9286
james.forristell@thecentersohio.org
Volunteer with Adopt-A-Family
We have many opportunities for individuals or corporate groups to assist with inventory, sorting, and distributing needs.
Volunteer teams are being scheduled for December 2-18, 2025, in two shifts each day, between 9AM-12PM and 1-4PM.
Give a Gift that Makes a Difference
Top 10 Requested Gifts
- Coats (all sizes, ages, and genders)
- Educational toys
- Gift cards for older children (Chipotle, Subway, McDonald's, Gas Cards, Target, Walmart, etc.)
- Headphones, ear buds, and other personal electronics ($100 limit/item)
- Warm clothing (all sizes, ages, and genders)
- Small appliances (blenders, microwaves, toasters, slow cookers, airfryers, etc.)
- Bedding and linens
- Baby/toddler clothing
- Children’s books (especially culturally relevant books)
- Baby/toddler clothing
Other Donation Items Accepted
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 / 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
