Adopt a Family in Denver Colorado

The Adopt a Family Program in metro Denver, Colorado brings the hope and the spirit of the holidays to single-parent families in Arapahoe House programs. Our clients often times are unable to buy winter jackets, new shoes and educational toys for their children.  Each family creates a wish list to be fulfilled by donors like you who buy and wrap presents. Together, we can make this holiday special for those who are healing from drug and alcohol addiction.

Arapahoe House Hosts Adopt a Family Event at Children’s Museum of Denver

Hundreds of community members brought much-needed gifts for 150 Arapahoe House families in need on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Children’s Museum of Denver.

Pre-registered donors dropped off their Adopt a Family gifts, met select Arapahoe House client families, Santa, enjoyed refreshments and complimentary admission to the Children’s Museum.

Hundreds of gifts for more than 500 adults and children connote the largest Adopt a Family drive in the history of our nonprofit organization. 

“Holidays are often difficult time for many people, but people in recovery from addiction face even more difficult challenges during this time of year,” said Arapahoe House CEO, David Murphy.  “The children suffer with their parents.  Adopt a Family was created to allow parents in drug and alcohol treatment to bring holiday gifts and cheer to their children, who, for economic reasons, may otherwise have none.”

“The entire experience humbled me to the fact that there are good people, even great people out there,” said one Arapahoe House client about the program.  “The fact that you can bring such great happiness to those in need that you don’t even know is eternally appreciated.”

Arapahoe House would like to thank Colorado Business Bank for underwriting this event.

We hope that you will join us in healing hearts and spreading the holiday spirit to our clients in 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Development at (303) 412-3644 or development@ahinc.org