Thanks to everyone that helped with our adoption program.

It is once again time for Allen Community Outreach’s Holiday Adoption Program and we need your help!

Each year, ACO asks the community to “adopt” a child, teen, or senior for Christmas.  You, the Donor/Adopter, will be given the person’s clothing sizes and wish list and asked to make their holiday a little happier by purchasing new clothes and gifts/toys for them. In consideration of everyone’s budget, we are asking that the total purchase price should not exceed $100.00.

All items must be new and unwrapped. Throughout the year we provide families with vouchers to spend like cash at ACO’s Resale Shop where they receive gently-used clothing. Christmas may be the only time during the year they may receive clothing that is brand-new!

Can you imagine the sadness and despair felt by many families during the holidays when they are facing layoffs, cut-off notices on their utilities, eviction notices or no food in their pantry?  Shopping for Christmas gifts may be the last thing on their mind.  The number of families facing financial crisis in our community is still rising.  Last year more than 700 individuals were helped through Allen Community Outreach’s Christmas Adoption Program.

With your adoption of a CHILD, TEEN or SENIOR, you can make this very special time of year a lasting memory for someone who otherwise would not experience the joy of the holiday season.  To ensure that your donor packet is ready to pick up, please complete donor forms as soon as possible You may sign up online at www.acocares.org. After we receive your information, you will be matched with a recipient and contacted to pick up your packet.  The earlier you return your donor form, the earlier you will receive your information and can begin shopping!

After shopping, please drop off all gifts in the bags provided in your packet

with the identifying sticker attached .

Please do NOT  knot bags or leave unattended at church.

Drop off  at

First United Methodist Church of Allen, 601 S. Greenville Ave.

on Thu, Dec 15th and Fri, Dec 16th, 9:00am-6:00pm

ALL BAGS MUST BE IN BY 6PM on DEC 16th.

Involve your family, your civic & church groups, or your co-workers and share a sense of peace and joy this Christmas by sharing with someone who needs your help.  Please contact either Marjorie or Debbie if you have questions by calling 972-727-9131 or email  Marjorie@acocares.org or Debbie@acocares.org.  Thank you.