Unity has taken on two Christmas Projects.
We have adopted a family of four through a local hospital, and we have adopted 10 teenagers through the Fledge.
Adopt a Teenager
Coordinators Karla Janing & Chrissie Shearer
all of our teens have been adopted!!!!
Teens are often missed in our local giving programs, so this is a perfect opportunity to allow these young people to know that they are special too and deserving of a Christmas gift.
All teens are local, aged between 13-19, from households living in poverty or below the ALICE Threshold.
Recommended Budget is $50 for each teen.
The teens have each submitted a list of items that need or would just enjoy. You choose what ones to gift to them.
Please ensure we have your name next to the teen that you have "adopted" for Christmas.
Choose a name and bring in that gift UNWRAPPED (so the parents know what it is) with a name tag. Gifts need to be at Unity by Dec. 14th, 2025.
ADOPTED BY STACEY - CHARLES (16) Favorite color is red. Loves playing basketball and video games on his PS5. Loves reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. Wish List - House shoes men's 12, Play Station 5 gift card, Jogging/sweatpants size men's medium, Crocs size men's 11, Socks men's 11, Bluetooth headphones, Plain t-shirts size men's medium, Gift cards: Walmart, Jogging, McDonald's
ADOPTED BY JILL - DEVIN (16) Wish List - XXL sweatpants, XXL T-shirts, Men's socks, Gift cards for fast food like McDonalds, Taco Bell
ADOPTED BY JERI - DEVINO (14) Wish List - PS5 games, Grand Theft Auto, Sneaker Poster, Red Comforter, Nike socks, Nike slides
ADOPTED BY JANE M. -DEONTAY (16) Loves drawing. Part of the LGBT Community: Wish List - Art supplies, Shirts (Men's Small), Gift Cards, Perfume, Lip Oil, Gift cards: Visa or Sephora, Regular Graphic T Shirts
ADOPTED BY SUE - EVAN (17) Wish List - Large Shirts, Large Sweats, New C-Charger Box and cord, New pillow and blanket set Queen size
ADOPTED BY KAY - KENNETH (18): Favorite color is green, and love Life Learning books. Wish List - Room Lights, Nike Socks, Cologne, Green Comforter Full Size
ADOPTED BY SUE - MORGAN LEIJA (19): Likes arts, crafts, and music. Wish List - Boots Women's size 6, Coats women's medium, Clothing - Women's medium tops and bottoms. Anything is helpful.
ADOPTED BY LISA H.. - NATHANIEL (17) Loves playing games. Wish List - Headphones, blanket, pillows. Any clothing size XL
ADOPTED BY JANE C. - NOAH (14) Loves Karaoke, wrestling, DC Superheroes. Wish List - Men's size XXL, Pants 42x32, Shoes Men's size 10, would like some warm boots, socks, gloves
ADOPTED BY JERI AND SYNDI - VINCENTIA (17) Loves the color red, LGBTQ Wish List - Gift Cards: Visa, Marshalls, Bed & Bath Body Works
Adopt a Family - coordinator Chrissie Shearer
Recently a grandmother took legal guardianship for her three grandchildren.
And they could sure use our help to make the holiday season festive.
We have their wish list for Santa, as well as a list of household items they could really use.
If you would like to support this family, sign-up for a specific item(s). The wrapped gifts with a name tag need to be at Unity by December 18th.
To Adopt a gift for the family.
1) Sign-up for a specific gift(s) at the special table in the lobby.
2) OR Email revsharonketchum@gmail.com with the person's name and the item and it will get added to the "adopted" list.
3) OR if you cannot get out to shop, you can ask Unity to purchase a specific item(s) for you by making a designated cash donation.
Listed by Family members Grandmother and 3 children
Grandmother Marlene, Patient - James age 3, Ayce - Age 6 (autistic), Aubrey Age 8, Household Items
OUR FAMILY'S WISHLIST HAS ALL BEEN ADOPTED!!!
Remember: if you adopt a gift, please advise the church office so we can mark it on the list.
All gifts should be wrapped with the recipient's name and delivered to the church by Sunday, December 14th.
