Adopt a Family during the holidays

Deadline is Sunday, December 7

Dear Friends,

The Opening Heart Mindfulness Community (OHMC) has once again been invited by Community Family Life Services (CFLS) to participate in their Adopt-A-Family project this holiday season. CFLS is a dedicated organization that empowers children, families, and adults to overcome poverty and homelessness. In addition, CFLS provides vital support to women re-entering society after incarceration, helping them achieve lasting stability and self-sufficiency.

Through the Adopt-A-Family Project, children and their mothers share holiday wish lists, and donors have the opportunity to purchase gifts directly from these lists or donate gift cards. This year marks OHMC’s fifth year supporting this meaningful initiative.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

This year, we hope to adopt six families with a total of 15 children—seven girls and eight boys, ranging in age from one to eighteen.

You may:

• Contribute individually

• Collaborate with others to share the cost of gifts

• Donate gift cards in lieu of gifts (please identify the child and the intended gift)

Please note that families understand they may not receive every item on their wish list and are deeply appreciative of all gifts received.

For questions or assistance, please contact Magda Cabrero at magda.cabrero@truejustice4youth.org.

After you sign up, there are two delivery options

Please allow adequate time for ordering and ensure delivery by Sunday, December 8.

1. Mail delivery to Magda’s home.
   Please allow adequate time for ordering to ensure delivery by Sunday, December 7
   Email Magda at magda.cabrero@truejustice4youth.org if you choose this option, so she can expect your items.
   
   Address:
   Magda Cabrero
   2151 Jamieson Ave. #906
   Alexandria, VA 22314
   
   Please include your full name, gift description, and the recipient’s name with your package.
   

2. In-Person Drop-Off at Camille’s Home

   Please drop off your package between November 19 and December 7 (no later than).

   Address:

   Camille Martone

   4629 Asbury Place NW

   Washington, DC 20016

   Please place your gift(s) in a bag clearly labeled with your full name, gift description, and recipient’s name(s), and leave it on the front porch.

3. Send Financial Donations Directly to Community Family Life Services

   New Address:

   Community Family Life Services

   4860 Fort Totten Drive NE

   Washington, DC 20011

   Phone: (202) 347-0511

   Attn: Wendy Benton

   www.cflsdc.org

Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion, and generosity in supporting these families.

A lotus for you,

The Engaged Mindfulness Working Group

(Camille, Magda, Phyllis, & Sheila)