Gunnison Valley Adopt a Family
Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Making the Holidays Brighter.
The holidays are about community, generosity, and taking care of one another. Gunnison Valley Adopt a Family brings our community together to support local individuals and families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season.
Whether you adopt a family, donate gift cards, contribute toys, or make a financial contribution, every act of generosity makes a difference.
86 FAMILIES HELPED IN 2025 | 277 INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED
Gunnison Valley Adopt A Family
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The holidays are about community, generosity, and taking care of one another. Gunnison Valley Adopt a Family brings our community together to support local individuals and families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season.
Whether you adopt a family, donate gift cards, contribute toys, or make a financial contribution, every act of generosity makes a difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Concept Creation
You don't have to do it alone.
Some of our most successful adoptions come from groups of people working together. Whether you're an office, business, book club, group of friends, ski buddies, or extended family, there are lots of ways to participate.
IDEAS FOR GROUP PARTICIPATION
Adopt a family together.
Host a workplace gift card drive.
Organize a toy collection.
Create a Giving Tree with individual gift requests.
Collect donations at your holiday party.
Pool resources with friends and neighbors.
We can help your group organize a Giving Tree with individual gift requests from recipient families. Each ornament features a specific item someone can purchase and donate.
Donate
Every dollar makes a difference.
Financial contributions go directly toward purchasing gift cards for recipient families. Our goal for 2026 is to raise $11,000 to help meet the growing needs in our community.
Gift cards will primarily be purchased for groceries and everyday essentials, with additional options to support other family needs.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS BETTER WHEN WE COME TOGETHER.
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Make the holidays special for a local family.
Individuals, families, businesses, friend groups, book clubs, and office groups can participate. We provide information about your matched family's needs, wants, ages, and sizes so you can shop for gifts that are meaningful and useful.
You can adopt a family on your own or team up with others! See below for more details on how it works!
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DONATE GIFT CARDS
Gift cards make an immediate and meaningful difference because they help families purchase groceries, household necessities, clothing, and other essentials.
- City Market
- Walmart
- Clark's Market
- Safeway
- Other local businesses
Please provide gift cards in $25 increments ($25, $50, $75, $100, etc.). Include the validation code that accompanies each gift card.
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DONATE TO THE TOY DRIVE
Help make the holidays magical for local children!
We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for children of all ages. Every donation helps bring a little extra excitement to the holiday season.
Toy donations can be dropped off at the Crested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, 4-Way Visitor Center.
TOY DRIVE: NOV. 1 – DEC. 15
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Every dollar makes a difference.
Financial contributions go directly toward purchasing gift cards for recipient families. Our goal for 2026 is to raise $11,000 to help meet the growing needs in our community.
Gift cards will primarily be purchased for groceries and everyday essentials, with additional options to support other family needs.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Making the Holidays Brighter.
How Adopt a Family Works
WHAT DO FAMILIES NEED?
Every family's situation is different. Some are looking for help with holiday gifts, while others have more immediate everyday needs.
Common requests include:
CLOTHING & WINTER GEAR
Coats, boots, shoes, clothing, and work attire.
TOYS & ENTERTAINMENT
Toys, games, books, and activities for children.
HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS
Kitchen supplies, towels, bedding, sheets, and other household necessities.
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and personal care products.
GROCERY & GAS GIFT CARDS
Gift cards are especially valuable because families can use them toward their most immediate needs.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make a Financial Donation
Every dollar makes a difference.
Financial contributions go directly toward purchasing gift cards for recipient families. Our goal for 2026 is to raise $11,000 to help meet the growing needs in our community.
Gift cards will primarily be purchased for groceries and everyday essentials, with additional options to support other family needs.
Donate Gift Cards
Gift cards make an immediate and meaningful difference.
Gift cards help families purchase groceries, household necessities, clothing, and other essentials.
City Market
Walmart
Clark's Market
Safeway
Other local businesses
Please provide gift cards in $25 increments ($25, $50, $75, $100, etc.). Include the validation code that accompanies each gift card.
Adopt a Family
Make the holidays special for a local family.
Individuals, families, businesses, friend groups, book clubs, and office groups can participate. We provide information about your matched family's needs, wants, ages, and sizes so you can shop for gifts that are meaningful and useful.
You can adopt a family on your own or team up with others!
Donate a New Unwrapped Toy
Help make the holidays magical for local children!
We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for children of all ages. Every donation helps bring a little extra excitement to the holiday season.
Toy donations can be dropped off at the Crested Butte / Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, 4-Way Visitor Center.
TOY DRIVE: NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 15
