Economy Better, but Adopt-a-Family Program in Cranston Still Essential

Though the economy has improved and upper middle class and wealthy families are watching their fortunes soar, the plight of the poor and people working starvation minimum wage are still unable to meet basic needs.

Families living in poverty worry about keeping the heat on, let alone stuffing the underside of a Christmas tree with presents, so the annual Adopt-a-Family program sponsored by Comprehensive Community Action Program in Cranston remains a difference-maker for hundreds of local families.

“Although reports say that the economy has improved, we are still seeing very fragile communities, and our families continue to struggle,” a CCAP release stated.

CCAP is accepting donations to fund the program and volunteers who want to step up and adopt a family. There are two ways to help: adopt a family and get their wish list or make a cash donation. $300 will adopt an entire family.

Your gift, large or small, can make a difference for a joyous holiday for a family in need.

All donations are due by Monday, December 16, 2015, 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910. For more information, please contact Joanne Gregory at 401-562-8333 or jgregory@comcap.org.