Adopt-a-Family is an annual gift-giving drive where donors can “adopt” CAWC clients to purchase three gift wishes for each family member, ensuring survivors have a happy holiday celebration they deserve. Kicking off during the fall every year, CAWC starts gathering donor pledges and matches each pledge with our families’ holiday wish lists. Then, donors enjoy shopping for their families’ wishes and donate the gifts before holiday break! Individuals, families, friends, and corporate groups all take part in this project year after year. We would love you to join us!
If you’re interested to receive more information and participate for the upcoming season, please fill out the form below.
When you adopt a CAWC family, you are committing to purchase three gifts for each family member. Each gift should be around a $25 value, so you can expect to pay around $75 for each individual.
By filling out this form, you are communicating your interest in participating in Adopt-a-Family, but you are not pledging just yet! In the fall, you will receive a kick-off email with more details and a pledge form to make your commitment.
Other Ways to Donate
Planned Giving
A gift to CAWC in your will or trust is your legacy to ensure happier tomorrows for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Honoring Someone’s Special Day
If you make a gift to CAWC in honor of someone, we will notify the recipient of your thoughtfulness. Many individuals ask friends and family to donate to CAWC in lieu of gift for a special occasion.
Memorial Gifts
If you make a gift to CAWC in memory of someone, we will notify the family of your thoughtfulness.
Stock Gifts
Contact Judi Golemba, Development Director, at 773.489.9081, for information about how to donate stock to CAWC.
Donor Advised Fund
If you have created a Donor Advised Fund, you can recommend making a gift to CAWC.
Matching Gift
Contact your employer to determine if they will match your gift to CAWC. If they have a matching gift program, your gift could double or even triple in value. If you send a form from your employer to CAWC, we can complete the paperwork and initiate the matching gift process.
Gifts by check or direct deposit
Many individuals make donations to CAWC at various times throughout the year. Checks can be sent to:
CAWC - Attention: Development
1116 N. Kedzie Avenue, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60651
Or you can make a gift online.
Plan a Fundraiser
You don’t have to be an experienced party planner to create an event that benefits CAWC – energy and enthusiasm go a long way! And the CAWC development team will help you plan an event that will assist survivors and their children on their journey to heal from abuse.