This holiday season, something truly powerful happened and it’s because of an incredible community that showed up in a big way. Through our Adopt a Family program, 160 families experienced warmth, relief, and joy during the holidays, and 185 teens received gift cards so they could choose something meaningful for themselves. These numbers represent more than impact, they represent hope, dignity, and connection.

A Community Effort with Extraordinary Individuals

This success was made possible by the generosity of our community, with special thanks to the individuals, businesses, and organizations who stepped forward as lead supporters... adopting families, fulfilling wish lists, and helping meet families’ greatest needs with compassion and care.

A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible individuals, organizations, and partners who went above and beyond to support Adopt a Family this season.

We are especially grateful to:

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379

ICE Recovery and Wellness

Knights of Columbus

Princess Cruises

Baker Tilly

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Soroptimist International of Valencia

Mission Church

Thrive Volleyball Club

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles County

UU of SCV – Santa Clarita's Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station

49ers Saloon

Jennifer and Mitch Morrison

Alpha Chi Omega Alumni Group

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo 

William S. Hart School District

Baker Family Foundation

Gracie Ramos & Golden Valley High School Students

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Board Members and the countless community members who continue to show up year after year with generosity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to families in our community. Because of this collective effort, families received thoughtfully chosen gifts, essential household items, and reassurance during a season that can be especially challenging.

A special thank you to Troy and Molly Yudin of ICE Recovery for their continued, year-after-year support.

When Support Turns Into Something More

One of our care teams shared this moment after two brothers received bicycles:

“These two siblings have experienced so much change and uncertainty in a very short time. When they received their bikes, their faces lit up instantly. They began talking excitedly about future adventures and simple moments like family bike rides. Those bikes became more than gifts - they restored joy, routine, and a sense of safety.”

Instances like this are why community support matters. Together, we didn’t just provide gifts, we created moments of stability, belonging, and renewed hope.

From all of us at Child & Family Center, thank you for being part of a season that truly made a difference. We are proud of what this community continues to accomplish when we come together.