The Angels of Joy program empowers community members to adopt families for the holidays, with a specific focus on teenagers who are often overlooked during seasonal giving programs. While organizations like Toys for Tots primarily focus on younger children, teens frequently go without, creating a critical gap during a time meant for joy and inclusion. This program ensures that all children, regardless of age, feel the magic of the holiday season. 

As we work to make the holidays brighter for teens in our community, we invite YOU to make a difference by adopting a family through our Angels of Joy program!

Your support can bring hope and happiness to a teen who may otherwise be overlooked this season. While submitting an application for a family does not guarantee a match, we will do our best to connect each donor with a family in need, based on available resources.

Reach out today to help us bring some holiday cheer to a teen in need! Every donation, big or small, makes a world of difference.

To ensure that families in need have access to support, the following guidelines apply for participation in the program:

Eligibility Criteria:

• The child must be enrolled in a weekend meal program in one of the 10 school districts in Oswego County. This ensures that the child is receiving assistance with food security and is identified as needing additional support during the holidays. Participation will be verified with the corresponding school district. 

Age Range:

• The program is designed to support teens (ages 13-17).

Application Process:

• Families must complete a google registration form to be considered for the program. This form will include information about the teen’s interests, sizes, and any special requests for holiday gifts.
• Applications must be submitted by December 15th to allow time for our volunteers to attempt to match them with donors. 

Distribution of Gifts:

• Gifts will be distributed to registered families for pick up at the Erin's Angels office in Three Rivers Plaza in Phoenix.