Adopt An Elder: Make an Elder's Holiday Brighter
Program Overview: This holiday season, you can help a senior feel the warmth of community and kindness. Circle of Care St. Louis invites you to join our Adopt An Elder program, where generous sponsors bring joy to older adults who otherwise may not have the means to celebrate. Each sponsor is matched with a senior in need and receives a profile introducing them to their senior along with a wishlist of holiday gifts and necessities.
How to Get Involved:
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Sign Up: Complete our online sponsor form to adopt a senior for the holidays.
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Receive a Profile: We’ll match you with a senior and send you their profile and wishlist.
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Shop & Deliver: Shop for your senior based on their wishlist, then schedule a time to deliver the gifts to our office.
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Make a Difference: Your gifts will go directly to the senior you’ve adopted, bringing joy and connection this holiday season.
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Important Dates:
Gift Drop Off: All gifts should be delivered by December 15, 2024 to our home office. Please schedule your drop-off to ensure proper staffing.
Program Starts: We will begin distributing senior profiles on November 11, 2024.
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Become a Sponsor: If you can’t adopt a senior but still want to help, you can contribute to the program financially. All donations go directly toward making the holiday season brighter for vulnerable seniors in our community.
Please help make this holiday season bright for seniors in our community!​
​Frequently Asked Questions:
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How Do I Adopt a Senior?
Complete our online sponsor form, and we’ll contact you within two business days to begin the adoption process.
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Can I Adopt More Than One Senior?
Yes! Simply indicate on the form how many seniors you'd like to adopt.
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What If I Can’t Fulfill My Obligation?
If something changes, let us know as soon as possible so we can find another sponsor for your senior.
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How Will Gift Drop-Off Work?
All gifts should be delivered to our home office by scheduling a drop-off time.
Adopt an elder and remind them that they are not alone this year. Your kindness can bring joy and hope to someone’s life.
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Can't adopt an elder this year? You can still make a meaningful impact by donating. Every contribution helps provide holiday joy and essential support to our elders in need. Donate Now!
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