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WINTER WONDERLAND
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For the past 23 years, the Santa Barbara Police Activities League has been able to assist families in receiving something special for the holiday season. This wonderful tradition supports the most at-need families in our community. Families are identified and referred through partnering community agencies.
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Ways to Participate
Adopt - A - Family is an opportunity for individuals, teams, companies and organizations to reach out and lift up those in need, either through direct adoption or financial contribution. Your gift, large or small, makes a difference!
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Secret Santa! - Adopt a family: By becoming a Secret Santa, you are committing to purchasing gifts for all children within one family. This is a great option for those who want to purchase individualized gifts!
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Helpful Elf! - Gift cards to the rescue: As a Helpful Elf, you can provide your adopted family with an additional gift card or simply choose to donate a gift card(s) that will be allocated to a family in need.
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Red Nose Reindeer! - Financial Sponsor: Help guide us through the stormy night by making a financial contribution! Your contribution will go towards a family gift card or help purchase gifts for a family who was not sponsored.
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We work with families of all sizes, from single parents or grandparents with one child to large blended families sharing an apartment, so we can accommodate almost any request. When you adopt a family we ask that you provide one age appropriate, unwrapped gift for each child, with a suggested retail price of $30. You choose the family size (some donors provide more and many include something for the adults, but this is not required). Gift cards are also welcome for older children (14-17).
Adopt-a-family
To sign up, please complete the Google Form above. It's a quick and easy way to provide us with the information we need to match you with a family. Just click on the link, fill in your details, and submit the form. Thank you for joining us in this effort!
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Make A Donation 
Ready to make a difference? Give now—just follow the link above join the holiday giving tradition!
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ADOPT - A - FAMILY FAQS
How do we sign up to Adopt A Family?
1. Complete the online Google Form
2. Follow Up: PAL staff will follow up with your family information by November 20th at the latest!
3. Drop Off: 1235 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 between 9am-6pm by Monday, December 4, 2023 6pm
When will I find out who my family is?
We will begin sending donors the information on their adopted family by Monday, November 20th.
Will we get to meet our adopted family?
To respect the privacy of the families, you will not be able to meet your adopted family. However, know that your gifts are very much appreciated. We will send a thank you note to "Santa" from the children.
What do we need to provide if we adopt a family?
When you adopt a family, we ask you to provide one age appropriate, unwrapped gift for each child, with a suggested retail price of $30. You choose the family size (some donors provide more and many include something for the adults, but this is not required). Gift cards are also welcome for older children (14-17).
Do you have gift card ideas?
Gift cards to local stores are very helpful, especially for teenagers and parents. Some stores to consider include: Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Blender's, and movie tickets. Retail Visa or MasterCard gift cards can also be purchased at stores such as Rite-Aid, Ralph's, CVS, or other national retailers. Please avoid bank-issued gift cards because of the fees for use and expiration date.
What is the delivery day this year?
Donations must be delivered to the Santa Barbara Police Activities League's Twelve35 Teen Center (1235 Chapala St) by Monday, December 4th, 2023 between 9-6pm.
What if I am going to be out of town on the delivery day?
If you need to drop off your gifts early, please contact Judith Lugo, Executive Director, at (805) 962-5560 ext. 2 or email [email protected].
1. Complete the online Google Form
2. Follow Up: PAL staff will follow up with your family information by November 20th at the latest!
3. Drop Off: 1235 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 between 9am-6pm by Monday, December 4, 2023 6pm
When will I find out who my family is?
We will begin sending donors the information on their adopted family by Monday, November 20th.
Will we get to meet our adopted family?
To respect the privacy of the families, you will not be able to meet your adopted family. However, know that your gifts are very much appreciated. We will send a thank you note to "Santa" from the children.
What do we need to provide if we adopt a family?
When you adopt a family, we ask you to provide one age appropriate, unwrapped gift for each child, with a suggested retail price of $30. You choose the family size (some donors provide more and many include something for the adults, but this is not required). Gift cards are also welcome for older children (14-17).
Do you have gift card ideas?
Gift cards to local stores are very helpful, especially for teenagers and parents. Some stores to consider include: Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Blender's, and movie tickets. Retail Visa or MasterCard gift cards can also be purchased at stores such as Rite-Aid, Ralph's, CVS, or other national retailers. Please avoid bank-issued gift cards because of the fees for use and expiration date.
What is the delivery day this year?
Donations must be delivered to the Santa Barbara Police Activities League's Twelve35 Teen Center (1235 Chapala St) by Monday, December 4th, 2023 between 9-6pm.
What if I am going to be out of town on the delivery day?
If you need to drop off your gifts early, please contact Judith Lugo, Executive Director, at (805) 962-5560 ext. 2 or email [email protected].