Overview

Greetings Parishioners and Adopt-a-Family Donors!

Preparations are underway for our annual St. Jude’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program 2024! 

Adopt-a-Family Christmas has become a long-standing and cherished holiday tradition at St. Jude the Apostle parish community in Westlake Village, CA. It's our way of brightening Christmas for less fortunate children and families throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. 

Details of the program are outlined below:

Overview:

• Adopt as many girls/boys as desired from different age groups  

• Provide presents that fit in large shoebox sized gift box - one box per child

• Purchase gift cards for parents to use to buy gifts (one for each child)

• Build community by participating as a company, classroom, club, neighborhoods 

Adopt-A-Family Details and Sign-up:

• Sign-up by completing this on-line form (click here) to choose gender and ages. We are providing for kids from toddlers to teenagers, with the largest needs being those between ages 6 and 14.

• Fill box with gifts - Gift ideas by gender and ages can be found (here).

• Boxes will be available after all Masses in early November. You may use your own sturdy box, but please not larger than 12” x 8” x 6”.

• Provide a $25 gift card from Walmart or Target with each gift box (optional)

• And/or make a financial donation for the purchase of gift cards (see section below)

• Drop your adopt-a-family boxes on Collection Day, Saturday, December 7th at St. Jude’s Catholic Church from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Making a Financial Donation

We welcome financial donations that will help provide gift cards and gift box donations. To donate:

1. Go online to St. Jude’s website using this link for Adopt-a-Family Christmas;

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2.  Write a check to St. Jude’s Adopt-a-Family and mail to:

Karen & Mark Nichta 

32430 Snowpeak Drive

Westlake Village, CA  91362

If making a financial donation, please consider making it before November 15th. We need advance time to bulk order gift cards.

Frequently Asked Questions & Instructions

More information may be found here (FAQ’s link) & (Instructions)

Email questions to stjudeaaf@gmail.com, or phone Karen Nichta @ 818-383-4406 or Kathy Terndrup @ 818-599-3967.

The past support of our amazing community has made Christmas be possible for

hundreds of needy families that live amongst us. Thank you!

Your St. Jude’s Adopt-A-Family Team

Galatians 6:2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.