Adopt-A-Family 2026
Help a family in Wards 5 and 6 celebrate the holidays with gifts chosen just for them.
Last year, our donors served 303 children in 141 families, and local businesses and partners donated toys to our communities. This year, we're hoping to reach even more families, and we need your help.
Two ways to give
Adopt-A-Family
For individuals, families and small teams
Support a family enrolled in one of E/BFSC's core programs. Tell us how many children you'd like to support and your preferred ages. After you sign up, you'll receive a donor kit with:
- a wish list the family completed
- a donation record
- directions to our office
- an FAQ
Please wrap each gift and label it with the child's name and family number.
Adopt-A-Family FAQs
How should I prepare my gifts?
Wrap each gift and label it with the recipient's name and family number. You'll find both on the wish list in your donor kit.
Is there a budget?
There's no set budget. We trust you to give in a way that feels meaningful and manageable for you while supporting the family's requests.
Can I choose how many children to support?
Yes. When you sign up, tell us how many children you'd like to support and your preferred ages, and we'll match you with a family.
When is the sign-up deadline?
Please sign up by Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
When and where do I drop off gifts?
Book a time on our Google booking page, then bring your gifts to 601 Edgewood St NE, Suite 25. See the drop-off calendar below for dates and hours.
Can staff pick up my gifts?
Staff pick-up is available only if your donation is more than fits in a standard car, or includes several large items like bikes, scooters or furniture. Contact Gabie to arrange it.
Adopt-A-Community
For companies, small businesses, houses of worship and other groups
Gather your group to purchase new toys or household items, such as lotion and soap sets, kitchen items and blankets. Shop our Amazon registry or use our gift list as a guide. Please leave all gifts unwrapped.
Your donations support resident association-led holiday celebrations in our target communities: Edgewood Commons, Brookland Manor, James Creek and Carver/Langston.
Adopt-A-Community FAQs
Why should gifts be unwrapped?
Unwrapped gifts let our team sort items and share them with families at each community celebration.
How do I choose what to give?
You can purchase items from our Amazon registry, or shop on your own using our gift list as a guide.
Where do the gifts go?
Each year, resident associations in our target communities host their own holiday celebrations. Gifts collected through Adopt-A-Community go directly to support those events.
Is there a budget?
There's no set budget. We trust your group to give in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.
When and where do I drop off gifts?
Book a time on our Google booking page, then bring your gifts to 601 Edgewood St NE, Suite 25. See the drop-off calendar below for dates and hours.
Can staff pick up our donation?
Staff pick-up is available only if your donation is more than fits in a standard car, or includes several large items like bikes, scooters or furniture. Contact Gabie to arrange it.
How it works
- Sign upby Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
- Shopusing your family's wish list or our community gift list.
- Book a drop-off timeon our Google booking page.
- Drop offyour gifts at 601 Edgewood St NE, Suite 25.
Drop-off dates
Book your time before you come so we're ready to welcome you. We're closed Fridays and Sundays during drop-off.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3010 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 110 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 210 am – 6 pm | Dec 310 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 4Closed | Dec 510 am – 2 pm |
| Dec 710 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 810 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 910 am – 6 pm | Dec 1010 am – 3:30 pm | Dec 11Closed | Dec 1210 am – 2 pm Final day |
More ways to help
- Donate Visa, Amazon, Walmart, Target or Safeway gift cards.
- Give to our 30 Year Campaign.
- Spread the word and team up with your office, friends or faith community.
Questions?
Contact Gabriela Pointer, Partner and Development Manager, at (202) 550-0773 or gpointer@ebfsc.org.