Adopt-a-Family Campaign Seeks Sponsors
With the holiday season underway, Katie Plant is carrying forward a legacy of generosity inspired by her parents, who often opened their home to friends in need during hard times.
Adopt-a-Family Campaign Seeks Sponsors
With the holiday season underway, Katie Plant is carrying forward a legacy of generosity inspired by her parents, who often opened their home to friends in need during hard times.
Now, as a single parent herself, Plant is passionate about giving back.
“Helping others is a big passion of mine. I’ll do what I can, when I can, to support anyone,” she says.
This Christmas, she’s inviting single parents and sponsors to join her Adopt-a-Family (AAF) campaign, an initiative she started in 2022 to ensure children from one-parent households experience the joy of the season.
Plant’s campaign encourages sponsors to donate gift cards or presents from wish lists created by single parents. The program gained traction through her Single Parents of Milton Facebook group and has expanded to involve the broader community.
The Need for Support
According to the 2021 Census, Milton is home to approximately 4,260 single-parent households. Plant understands firsthand the challenges of balancing bills, household expenses, and creating holiday magic on one income.
“Having one income and trying to make everything work – on top of paying your bills and creating a special Christmas for your children – is a difficult task,” Plant shared with Milton Today.
How the Community is Helping
This year, the campaign has already attracted about 30 potential sponsors to support seven families, but Plant hopes more will step up to help additional families. While the gifts primarily focus on the children, Plant wants to ensure the parents feel appreciated too.
“There are a couple of moms who haven’t even asked for anything for themselves. So my request has been to find ways to surprise them with something because they usually don’t think of themselves,” she explained.
How to Get Involved
Those interested in participating as sponsors or families can reach out via email at single-parents@outlook.com.
By joining the Adopt-a-Family campaign, residents of Milton can help brighten the holidays for local families in need.
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