Adopt a Family during the holidays

Deadline is Tuesday, December 10

Dear Friends,

The Opening Heart Mindfulness Community (OHMC) has once again been invited by Community Family Life Services (CFLS) to participate in their Adopt-A-Family project this holiday season. CFLS is a dedicated organization that empowers children, families, and adults to overcome poverty and homelessness. Additionally, CFLS offers critical support to women re-entering society after periods of incarceration, helping them achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

Through the Adopt-A-Family project, children and their mothers share their holiday gift wish lists, and donors have the opportunity to purchase gifts directly from these lists or donate gift cards. This is Opening Heart’s fourth year supporting this heartfelt initiative.

HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:

This year, we aim to adopt five families with a total of 13 children—six girls, six boys, and one soon-to-be-born child. Here are some ways you can contribute:
- Adopt an entire family or provide gifts to multiple families.
- Collaborate with others if you'd like to share in adopting a family, as some members have done in previous years.
-Share the cost of any pricier gifts with fellow donors.
- Donate gift cards, which are always welcomed.

Please note that families understand they may not receive every item on their wish list and are deeply appreciative of all gifts received.

For more information or assistance, please contact Magda Cabrero at magdacabrero@yahoo.com

after you sign up, there are two delivery oPTIONS

Please allow adequate time for ordering and ensure delivery by Sunday, December 8.

1. Mail delivery to Magda’s home.
   Ensure your package arrives by Tuesday, December 10, no later than 2pm EST.
   Email Magda at magdacabrero@yahoo.com if you choose this option so she can expect your items.
   
   Address:
   Magda Cabrero
   2151 Jamieson Ave.
   #906
   Alexandria, VA 22314
   
   Include your full name, gift description, and the recipient’s name with your package.
   

2. In-person drop-off options:

   • Give to Magda at Opening Heart meditation space at our Monday, December 2 Sangha gathering
     Address: 3712 Northampton St. NW, Washington, DC, 20015

   • At Sheila’s home:
     Thursdays through Sundays on the following weekends:
     November 21-24
     November 28 - December 1
     December 5-8
     
     Address: Sheila Foran, 3204 Leland St., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
     
     You may leave your gifts on Sheila’s front porch. Feel free to use the front door if it’s open to tuck packages inside, or place them behind plants on the front step for extra privacy. Include your full name, gift description, and the recipient’s name with your package

3. Send financial donations directly to Community Family Life Services (CFLS)

Donate online here by Tuesday, December 10

Email Magda at magdacabrero@yahoo.com to let her know you have chosen this option.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Magda Cabrero at magdacabrero@yahoo.com for more information and / or help on how to donate the gifts.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.

A lotus for you,

The Engaged Mindfulness Working Group
(Camille, Kim, Magda, Phyllis & Sheila)