North Clubs Participate in Adopt-a-Family, Give Back to Those in Need
During the holiday season, many people feel the desire to donate their time and effort to make the lives of those who are less fortunate a little easier. Around North, many clubs and organizations including Homeless Helpers, Student Council, and Key Club, are participating in the annual Adopt-a-Family, in which anonymous families in the North area who are in need are chosen and gifts that are requested by the family members are purchased and sent to them.
“I think [Adopt-a-Family] is a good reminder, in a time when a lot of people are able to enjoy and give gifts to each other, that some people don’t enjoy the holidays and are in need. [Adopt-a-Family is] a program that reminds us that some people are less fortunate than others,” said Homeless Helpers sponsor Scott Moeller.
Though some may feel that there might not be a lot that they can do to help those in need during the holiday season, inspiration may come from a drive or others near them.
“I was interested [in Adopt-a-Family], and I wanted to do it because if I have the resources to give families that do not have what I have, I want to give them the opportunity to be able to get presents [for the holidays],” said junior Brianna Barrera, who is in Homeless Helpers. “Our main goal [as a club] is to help people in need. If we have the ability to help them then we will.”
Families fill out wish lists to let the club/organization know what they want or need for the holiday season. Though it can potentially be difficult figuring out what to get each family member because they remain anonymous and sometimes specific sizes are not provided, it is the joy of helping others that is what really matters to some students during Adopt-a-Family.
“I just know that the families are in need, and I want to help them as much as I can. It can be difficult when they don’t give specific sizes and I have no idea [what to get them]. [Doing Adopt-A-Family] gets me really happy because it’s such a nice thing to know that [we’re] helping someone who needs something and making someone happy,” said junior Sophea Brandley.
The gifts will be delivered to the families before the holiday season begins.
“I’m doing it because everyone deserves to have a nice holiday. I think it’s the right thing to do because there are people who are less fortunate than me and they deserve to have a good time,” Brandley said.
by Kyle Wolfe, writing wizard