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Odyssey House seeks community support during 2024 Adopt-a-Family program

The Grande Prairie Odyssey House is calling for community support as the holiday season fast approaches.

The annual Adopt-a-Family program is a staple around Christmas in Grande Prairie, and Odyssey House reports that last year, the program impacted the lives of 70 local families and 146 children with more than $39K raised in gifts, groceries, and essentials.

“I am so grateful for Adopt-a-Family because if it wasn’t for this program, they wouldn’t have had anything under the tree,” one caregiver said after last year’s event.

Those interested in participating as a sponsor will be matched with a family in need, before the Odyssey House provides details regarding them including their interests, hobbies, clothing sizes, gender, and ages, to help sponsors choose personalized gifts for them to enjoy on Christmas morning.

Sponsors are asked to purchase gifts for both the children and caregiver, along with a grocery card and wrapping paper.

Officials suggest that the average cost of holiday gifts is between $75 and $150 per child, and approximately $150 for the caregiver of the family.

Sponsorship tiers include families of two to three people, with an estimated total cost of $375 to $600, families of four to five people at an estimated cost of $575 to $950, and families of more than six with an estimated cost of $775 to $1150.

Gifts must be delivered by December 10th; however, those who are unable to deliver are asked to contact Odyssey House to schedule a pick-up.

Those who are interested in supporting a family or have any questions about the program are asked to contact Odyssey House at (780)-538-1332 ext. 101.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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