Adopt-A-Family
New Jersey households with children through age 17. Sponsors adopt the complete wish list for the whole household.
Families are waiting now Explore the programFour programs. Four ways to give.
Bring Christmas to someone in New Jersey
Every listing in our adoption store is a real New Jersey household, shown by Family ID only. Choose a program, read their stories, and pledge to make one complete wish list come true.
Choose a Program
Each program has its own page and its own section of our adoption store.
Adopt-A-Senior
Seniors 65 and older, one or two to a household, with a lane of their own so they are never overlooked.
Explore the programAdopt-A-Veteran
Veterans and current service members, together with their families. A thank-you to those who served.
Explore the programAdopt-A-College Student
College students 18 to 24 who live and study in New Jersey. Too old for family programs, and often on their own.
Explore the programHow Adopting Works
The same simple path in every program.
Choose a profile
Read the stories in the adoption store. Each household is listed by Family ID, city and wish list. Names, addresses and photos are never posted.
Pledge at checkout
Checkout is $0. It is your pledge to buy the complete wish list, not a charge to your card.
Get the details privately
We email you what you need to shop and deliver. Your name stays private from the family unless you choose to share it.
Shop and deliver
Buy the gifts and ship them, or deliver them in person to the household's home. We follow every adoption until delivery is confirmed.
It Works. Just Ask Them.
Thank-You Notes from Our Families
In their own words, straight from the heart
Every note is shared exactly as the family wrote it. Names are never shown.
Rather we match you?
Our Concierge service is for companies, groups and sponsors who would rather skip the scrolling. Tell us who you want to help, and we compile the matches across every available Family ID and send you our recommendations. Reserve one household or a whole block. There is no limit.
Questions? Email concierge@operationholiday.net
You can match by
- Family circumstances
- County, city or ZIP code
- Number and ages of children
- Household size
- Health conditions in the household
Sponsors choose who they adopt. Operation Holiday® does not.
For families: seeing your Family ID marked as adopted is not the final word. In rare cases a sponsor cannot follow through because of health or money. An adoption is final only when you receive an email from Operation Holiday®, sent after we have confirmed with your sponsor.
Looking for help this Christmas?
Our Opportunities page lists every open opportunity, who it serves, and how to apply.