Adopt a Family

Even before the first leaves fall, the Nakoma League has its eyes on the holiday season.

For most people in our community, the holidays are a happy time filled with anticipation, special meals and heartfelt gift-giving. Unfortunately, for some Madison families, the holidays are a time of great financial and emotional stress.

Many people make a special effort to remember others at this time of year, and the Nakoma League is no exception. Again this year, the League is sponsoring the Adopt a Family program in conjunction with the Third Street Residence Program at the YWCA. Our goal is to provide a happy holiday season for approximately 18 single mothers and their children.

With your support, we will provide gifts and stockings for each mother and her children, and we will donate any extra funds that are generated for the YWCA’s use in providing something special to benefit all of the residents.

If you are interested in donating gifts, money or time to this special cause, please contact the League’s new Adopt a Family coordinator, Beth Kugler at 233-1993 or bethkugler@charter.net. You will be placed on the Adopt-A-Family participant list and will receive updates on how you can get involved.

In the meantime, don’t hesitate to get a jumpstart on purchasing stocking items such as stamps, cameras and other necessities, or by asking local vendors to donate products or gift cards for items such as groceries and gas card.

Thank you for considering this important opportunity to help needy Madison families. Isn’t that what the holidays are all about?