Illustration of felt figures in Santa hats gathered around a table of wrapped presents and baskets near a decorated tree (Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program)

Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program

Participants browse profiles and wish lists organized by family size to choose a household to support. After submitting sponsor information online, donors purchase gifts using the family's requests as a guide. All packaged gifts are brought alongside completed forms to the designated drop-off location.

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Website / Tickets

liveunitedms.org

Ages

All ages

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Location

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362 Park Creek Dr, Columbus, MS Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

People looking to support local families

Vibe

Community-minded and charitable

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Review the family profiles and wish lists before selecting a household so you can choose gifts that fit its needs.
  • Print the two forms from the thank-you page, complete them and bring them with the gifts for drop-off.
  • Deliver every gift for a family together, since partial deliveries are not accepted.
  • Use the wish list as a guide rather than trying to buy every item.
  • Bring gifts to the new drop-off location by the stated deadline; extensions may be granted as needed.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The gift drop-off location has moved to 362 Park Creek Dr in Columbus.

Links & Contact

Run by United Way of the Golden Triangle Region

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Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part in Adopt a Family?

Individuals, families, businesses and industries can sponsor a household. Families are organized by family size, with each profile showing needs and wish lists.

How do I choose a family to support?

Complete the Sponsor Information, select one or more families, save the family numbers and submit the form. Print the two forms on the thank-you page.

Do I need to buy everything on a family's wish list?

No. Use the family's needs list as a guide; sponsors are not expected to purchase every listed item.

What should I bring when delivering the gifts?

Bring the completed printed forms with the gifts. Partial deliveries are not accepted, so bring all gifts for each family together.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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