The Adopt-A-Family program in Chino Hills is accepting applications from families and donors to assist families, but the registration deadline is fast-approaching.
Applications to apply for assistance or to become a donor are available online at chinohills.org/AdoptAFamily. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 10 to the City Hall Recreation Office, 14000 City Center Drive.
The Adopt-A-Family program anonymously matches families with donors who are residents, families and community groups. Families qualify for the program through an application process that verifies Chino Hills residency and financial hardship.
Donors may “adopt” one or more families and select a small, medium or large-sized family to provide with holiday gifts. City officials then match donors with families. Donors receive a holiday wish list from the family by the week of Nov. 21, which may include clothing and toy suggestions.
Families who have been adopted for two consecutive years may not be placed in top priority, and program participation is not based solely on income, as special circumstances will be considered, officials said.
Gifts should be wrapped and dropped off on Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the McCoy Equestrian & Recreation Center, 14280 Peyton Drive.
All the gifts from donors will be redistributed to recipients in early December, according to the city, which is also accepting gift cards for the Adopt-A-Family program. For questions about the program, call the Recreation Office at 909-364-2700.
