Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman on the Operation Embracing Lonely Families (E.L.F.) Holiday Initiative in 2014! Operation E.L.F. provides holiday cheer to Connecticuts military community in a variety of ways throughout the season. One of the major components of E.L.F. is the Adopt-A-Family Program. Adopt-A-Family offers the opportunity for individuals, businesses, families,etc. to adopt a family from our military community who might be in need, during the holiday season and beyond. The program is 100% confidential and the adopting family/business/individual is never given any personal information on the family in need. Additionally, no service member or employees chain of command is ever notified of your enrollment in the program. The sole purpose of Adopt-A-Family is to provide the most essential goods or services a family is in need of. Items we seek to provide to families include winter clothing (coats, scarves, gloves, boots), food, assistance with essential household expenses (utilities, heat) and presents for children. Adopt-A-Family is NOT MEANT to provide luxury such as game systems, electronics, jewelry, etc. We are trying to provide for families who are suffering hardships, whether temporary or longer term, who will have difficulty doing so during the holidays. Who is eligible? - All members of Connecticuts Military family are eligible to be adopted or to adopt. This includes all Guard, Reserve and Active Component Families. How do I enroll? - If you would like to adopt a family or if you would like to be adopted, please call our Operation E.L.F. hotline at 1.800.858.2677 and the Adopt-A-Family team will be happy to assist you. Well do a quick intake sheet with you over the phone that will identify your specific needs, clothing sizes, etc. and will then match your family accordingly. Remember, the program is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL!! Where and when does this all come together? - If you are adopting a family, specific instructions will be given to you at the time of adoption so that you will know when and where to bring your items. Likewise, if you are being adopted, you will be provided with full instructions by the Adopt-A-Family Team as to when your items will be ready for pick up. If this program is of interest or benefit to you, PLEASE call us!! We continue to stress that your need is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and our only goal is to make the holiday season a happy one for you and your family! Sincerely, The Service Member and Family Support Center Team
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:10:59 +0000
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