We invite you to participate in TMG’s Adopt-A-Family program

TMG has been adopting families during the holidays for the past several years. TMG works with the Adopt-A-Family program, sponsored by the Salvation Army and Open House Ministries, to support local Vancouver families who otherwise would not be able to enjoy a traditional Christmas Holiday with special foods and gift giving.  The families are screened by the Salvation Army to determine that they are in need, or are living in the Open House Ministries shelter.

The program supplies TMG each family member's name, ages of the children, clothing and shoe sizes, and a wish list of the items they would like or need.  In order to make it personal and truly beneficial for the families, the families can be contacted and "interviewed" to obtain food preferences and a list of other items that may be difficult to put on paper.

Every year, TMG's Adopt-A-Family organizers find the experience humbling and rewarding.

"I talk with parents who wish nothing for themselves, only that their children can have a Merry Christmas with a gift to open," explains Ellen Nelson. "Parents will also request basic items, like paper towels, cleansers, laundry detergent and shampoo.  Most of these items they are unable to purchase with food stamps, and many of us take these items for granted. The families are so appreciative and nothing beats seeing the smiles on the children's faces as you bring in the food and presents."

We invite anyone who is interested to participate in our Adopt-A-Family program. TMG will match what we get in donations. For more information contact Ellen Nelson at 360-397-0302