FAQs:
Why the new name? At FamilyWise, we support the strength and wellbeing of families. We use a , which centers on recognizing each individual’s or family’s capacity, skills, and potential. We want the language we use to reflect the strength of families and to emphasize that community support is essential for all families to thrive. Through the Gifts of Community Holiday Giving Program, community members can show their support for families by providing gifts that help families achieve their goals.
What does being a sponsor entail? When you register to sponsor a family, you will indicate how many individuals you are able to support, with a $50 recommended spending amount per person. After you register, we will match you with a family/ies and send you their wishlists around Thanksgiving. You will have a few weeks to shop for your gifts, and we will send you more details about drop-off times that will be in mid-December.
I have a corporate group looking to be a sponsor. Do you support groups of our size? Absolutely! We have many corporate groups who participate in our program. You just have to indicate an adequate number of individuals when you register as a sponsor. If you are looking to involve a large number of people, there are also other opportunities to support families this holiday season, including item drives and volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in those, please connect with our Volunteer & Intern Coordinator Meredith Rosheim at [email protected]
Questions?
Email [email protected] for more information.
