Pikes Peak United Way Launches Adopt-A-Family Drive
The holiday program connects local families facing hardship with individuals and organizations willing to donate gifts and essentials.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
Pikes Peak United Way and Harrison School District 2 have launched an Adopt-A-Family Program for the holiday season. The program connects donors with local families facing financial hardship, with gifts ranging from gift cards and clothing to toys and holiday treats.
Why it matters
Many families in the Colorado Springs area are facing significant hardship, and the program offers a direct way for residents to help meet practical needs during the holidays. Participating families report a range of challenges, from single-parent households to recent loss and homelessness.
Of the participating families, 100 are single-parent households and 12 are grandparents raising grandchildren, while 12 have experienced homelessness this year. The total number of families enrolled in the program is not stated in the source.
The players
Pikes Peak United Way
A local nonprofit that coordinates community giving and family support programs across the Pikes Peak region of Colorado.
Harrison School District 2
A public school district in Colorado Springs that partners with community organizations to identify and support families in need.
The details
Donors can drop off gifts at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center at 1520 Verde Drive on Dec. 9 and 10. Those interested can review each family's story and wish list, including requests from 55 children for bicycles, through a provided link.
Timeline
Dec. 9 and 10: Gift drop-off at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Drive.
Philanthropy Context
The program follows the established United Way Adopt-A-Family model, which matches local households with individual and corporate donors during the holidays. It extends that model to a community with a documented mix of single-parent, multigenerational, and grandparent-led households.
Residents who want to help can drop off gifts at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center at 1520 Verde Drive on Dec. 9 or 10. Donors can review each family's wish list through the provided link before shopping.
The takeaway
Small, specific gifts can make a practical difference for families navigating hardship during the holidays. Checking a family's wish list before buying helps ensure donations match what children and parents actually need.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KRDO.
