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Adopt-A-Family

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Adopt-A-Family is CFUW Sudbury’s Community Outreach Program. Through the generous support of our Membership as well as many Community Partners, Sudbury families in need are provided with gifts, clothing, food vouchers, household needs, books and toiletries at Christmas.  The families, chosen through the Sudbury Elementary and Secondary School Boards, Cambrian College and All Saints Church, do not receive help from any other agencies in the community.  We have rarely helped the same family twice.

Adopt-A-Family has raised more than $300,000 over the past 20 years.  In 2024 we assisted 60 families and over 170 children/students from 19 different schools.  We supported families from Monetville, Noelville, Whitefish, Levack and Hanmer, as well as in Sudbury.  We assisted 20 students in an alternative school program, supported The Value Vault at Sudbury Secondary School and the Sudbury Food Bank at All Saints Church, provided gifts for the Ukrainian children celebrating the Feasst of St. Nicholas, and helped one of the breakfast programs in need of support.  ALL monies collected goes directly to local families and children/students.   Donations will be accepted for the 2025 Adopt-A-Family Program beginning in September. Click here for the donation form.

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our Sudbury Community and remain both humbled and proud to be a part of this Adopt-A-Family Community Outreach Program.  For more information about this program please send inquiries to​ [email protected].
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Adopt-A-Family Committee

Please Note:  We cannot accept families through the CFUW Sudbury website.  Please contact your child’s school to see if they are part of our program. 

CFUW Sudbury Adopt-A-Family Committee Says... ​

​  THANK YOU!        THANK YOU!     THANK YOU!
 
Thanks once again to the generous support of the CFUW-Sudbury Membership and our Community Partners, the 2024 Adopt-A-Family Program exceeded all expectations and raised over $30,000.  Along with contributions by our Community Partners (individuals, groups and businesses) we estimate that our donations totalled over $60,000. The caring and kindness of our community gave special meaning to this Christmas season. Due to this overwhelming support we were able to assist 60 families from 19 local schools and over 170 children/students in the Greater Sudbury area, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas.  All were provided with food vouchers, household necessities, gifts, clothing, books and much-needed toiletries thanks to your generosity.  This year each family also received an Annual Family Pass to Kivi Park. 

The families we served were chosen from...
 
Rainbow District School Board
Sudbury District Catholic School Board
Conseil Scolaire Public Du Grand Nord de L’Ontario
Conseil Scolaire Catholique Nouvelon
 Cambrian College
All Saints Anglican Church
 
We would like to thank those who donated sheets, towels, kitchen items, books, toys, knitting, toiletries, as well as Bay Used Book Vouchers.
 
The success of our program depends not only on the support from our members but also on the support of a growing number of Community Partners. These Community partners have enabled us to increase the number of families that we serve. Our program continues to grow slowly, steadily and privately. 
 
Please support our 2024 Community Partners whenever possible...
 
William Day Construction
Giant Tiger South End
Technica Group Staff *
Throssell Holdings Inc.
Lake City Realty
Kivi Park
Dr. Marshall Clarke, Dentist
Appraisals North Inc.
Dr. Michel Lariviere and Associates
Scotia Wealth Management
Northern Chill Volleyball
Idylwyde Daytime Ladies/Business Women Curlers
Reliable Maintenance
Chris Your Independent Grocers
Sandvik Group
Snow Squad/Weed Man/Mowr
Telus/Koodo (Ontario)
SRWC Chartered Accountants
Vale N.A. Project Group
Vale Environment Department
3rd Line Studio
 Bell, Booth, Sirkka, Fabris Optometrists
10 individuals who each donated/shopped for one family
36 individuals who made cash donations totalling over $7,800
All Saints Church
 
Kathy Calvin (Former UN CEO) once said:  “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”
 
You are making a difference.  Looking forward to the 2025 Adopt-A-Family Program!
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Your CFUW Sudbury Adopt-A-Family Committee

Adopt-A-Family Toiletry Collecting

CFUW Sudbury members can bring toiletries (large and small), including toothbrushes and toothpaste to the monthly meetings or to their interest group facilitator. These are shared with the schools and the IODE. 
 
Toiletry Community Partners
 Dr. Mark Reich
Dr. Floreani
Epiroc
Dr. Matti Venugopal
Dr. Christopher Tassone
Dr. LaPalme
South End Dental Centre
CFUW Sudbury Members
Vita Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

Year-Round Support

CFUW Sudbury Members along with various Community Partners are being asked to SAVE and DONATE...
 
SAMPLE TOILETRY ITEMS
shampoo, conditioner, soaps, cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. ...those items you may collect on your travel trips or trips to the dentist!
 
Any community group or business who would like to collect these toiletries may contact us through [email protected].  We would be happy to provide you with a bin and take care of the collecting, sorting and distributing of these toiletries to the four local school boards.
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Thanks to all our Partners and Helpers

To quote from one of the school Thank You letters:

“There were both smiles and tears at pick up this year.  Your generosity has touched many families...and we are very grateful.  Each of the families you “adopted” have their own struggles and challenges throughout the year, but at
Christmas time the stress is compounded...you are making a real difference.”

2020 Community Partnership Award

The Canadian Federation of University Women Adopt-A-Family program was selected to receive a Rainbow District School Board 2020 Community Partnership Award. Congratulations on your outstanding achievement.

Advocacy Award for 2015-2016

Congratulations to the Adopt-A-Family committee for having your efforts recognized by CFUW Ontario Council! Click here to view the certificate.

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