Adopt a Family

We work with community organizations and partners to nominate dozens of disadvantaged families throughout Western New York for the university's Adopt-a-Family program. Our office also reaches out to interested campus departments who wish to commit to sponsoring these families for the holiday season. The outpouring of campus support for families in our community has been immense, with steady growth of the program each year, and more than 35 departments participating this year.

• Mid-October: UB departments are contacted to confirm participation and family nominations are solicited from community partners.
• Mid-November: Departments are notified of their matched family and recieved wish lists. 
• Mid-December: Wrapped gifts are due to the Community Relations office for for sorting and pick up preparation. 
• Late December: Gifts are picked up by participating families and organizations. 

Departments are provided with wish lists from the family, as well the ages and genders of family members to guide them in their holiday shopping. Past gifts range from from toys for children, to clothes and needed household items.

UB offices and departments of any size are invited to adopt a family. We make sure to match departments with an appropriately sized family.

Community organizations and non-profits are encouraged to contact our office for our nomination form and more information.