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St. Joseph Adopt-A-Family Program Faces $65,000 Shortfall Despite High Participation

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM

The St. Joseph Adopt-A-Family program has served nearly 900 families this season, with only seven households remaining to be adopted just days before Christmas. Despite the high participation rate, the AFL-CIO Community Services agency reports a significant $65,000 deficit in monetary donations, forcing them to use reserve funds that could jeopardize future programming. With the…

The St. Joseph Adopt-A-Family program has served nearly 900 families this season, with only seven households remaining to be adopted just days before Christmas. Despite the high participation rate, the AFL-CIO Community Services agency reports a significant $65,000 deficit in monetary donations, forcing them to use reserve funds that could jeopardize future programming. With the “Gift Room” supplies for waitlisted families nearly depleted, officials are encouraging the community to continue making financial contributions to ensure the agency remains stable heading into the new year.

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