Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program Needs Sponsors In Howell

HOWELL, NJ — We are coming to the holiday season and Howell Township is hoping residents can get in the spirit and help families affected by tough economic times through the "adopt-a-family" program.

The town's goal is to assign each volunteer sponsor an “adopted” family in Howell to help families with children age toddlers to 17 years old have a brighter holiday with new, unwrapped donated gifts or gift cards.

Local businesses, neighborhoods, residents and nonprofit organizations and groups will be involved in the program, the township said in a news release.

And it is seeking sponsors for the program.

Here are ways residents or businesses can help:

• Call the Township of Howell to sign up to sponsor a Howell family at 732-938-4500 ext. 2102
• Purchase a gift certificates in any increment. (Walmart, Target, Five Below, Kohl’s, Applebee’s, or Visa Card)
• Organize a neighborhood, office and/or store collection for families.
• Support this event by informing friends and family.

Here are drop-off dates:

Family sponsorship gift drop-off dates and times:

• Thursday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Howell Township Municipal Building 732-938-4500 ext. 2102, 4567 Highway 9 North, Howell, first floor.

Here are giveaway dates and times:

• Monday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Howell Township Municipal Building, 732-938-4500 ext. 2102, 4567 Highway 9 North, Howell, first floor.

For more information, e-mail Steven Fecher, sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.