The Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund (GDHS Fund) is once again calling on the generosity of the community to help make the holiday season brighter for Greenwich families facing financial challenges.
The 2025 Holiday Aid program provides local families with the resources they need to celebrate Thanksgiving and the winter holidays with dignity and joy. Last year, 1,060 Greenwich residents received Holiday Aid thanks to the generosity of our community.
Donors can support the program in several meaningful ways:
· Monetary Donations: Used by GDHS Fund to purchase grocery and retail gift cards for families.
· Gift Cards: ShopRite or Stop & Shop gift cards ($25 increments) to provide holiday meals, or Amazon, Target, and Walmart gift cards ($25 increments) to help families buy clothing, toys, and essentials.
· Adopt a Family: Be matched with a local family and fulfill a personalized holiday wish list, creating a magical gift-opening experience for children.
“Every donation—whether it’s $25 or the decision to adopt a family—translates directly into joy for a neighbor right here in Greenwich,” said Blaise Punturo, President of the GDHS Fund. “The holidays should be a time of warmth and connection, and together we can ensure that no child or family is left out of that experience.”
Donations can be made online at www.greenwichdhsfund.org/holidayaid-program, by sending a check made payable to GDHS Fund, Attn: Holiday Aid, Department of Human Services, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830, or by purchasing directly through the GDHS Fund Amazon Wish List.
· Monetary and Gift card donations are due by Friday, December 19, 2025.
· Adopt a Family gifts must be delivered by Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
To learn more about the Adopt a Family program or to sign up, please contact Jamie Annunziato at (203) 622-3715 or jamie.annunziato@greenwichct.gov
The Greenwich Department of Human Services Fund accepts charitable contributions to support programs and services offered by the Town of Greenwich Department of Human Services and raises awareness of the needs these programs are designed to address.
