Adopt-A-Family

Girl Age 6
Girl Age 10

About this family:

Please help this single mom of two girls. She works at a local private preschool and is not getting child support. She cares for her disabled mother after work and cleans houses on weekends. She says she struggles financially but is lucky in love with her amazing children. Her daughter, age 10, is going through a phase where she loves the color black. She carries a sketch pad with her everywhere and draws anime figures. She is also very passionate about music. Her daughter, age 6, plays Barbie, and paints and likes what her older sister likes! The girls wear out poor quality shoes very fast, and mom is hoping to be able to get a higher quality shoe that they normally couldn’t afford.

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased! H-E-B helped this family with a Christmas meal!

Boy Age 11
Girl Age 13

About this family:

This single mother of a boy and girl works in Wimberley as a caregiver to the elderly.  They’re a softball family, and her children excel in WISD schools, too. Her son’s favorite colors are blue and red. He was diagnosed with severe ADHD, which brings more challenges to the family. Her daughter, age 13, is an active reader of drama and mystery books. She’s in AP classes at school. Mom and the kids have recently had to move in with relatives who are heavy smokers, so she hopes to be able to get the air purifier for her children.

Thank you:

I just  wanted  to say how greatfull I am for such a helping community..  to the ones that take the time and care to share and give to others when they  can offer a hand in need is such a blessing to single mother of 2 like me.  Wimberley  family always.. thank you all💓💓💓

Girl Age 4
Boy Age 11
Boy Age 14

About this family:

Please help this single mother of three children who cleans houses in Wimberley. She bought a new reliable car to get to  jobs because she previously had purchased two used cars and missed work because of car problems. She struggles to pay all of her household expenses and can’t afford Christmas. Her daughter, age 4, loves to pretend she is a chef and wishes she could grow a vegetable garden. Her son, age 11, is learning guitar and sings in his church choir; he wishes he could play in the soccer team. Her son, age 14, draws his own comics and loves Hero Academy. He enjoys his history class at school the best!

Thank you:

Thank you everyone who were able to make these gifts arrive for my children. I thank you infinitely with all my heart 💗

Girl Age 6
Girl Age 9
Boy Age 12

About this family:

This family was getting by with both parents working full-time and then the mother had unexpected health problems and surgeries and are struggling to pay household expenses. Their girl, age 6, lives and dies for Baby Yoda and is starting to pick up basketball. Their girl, age 9, is a tomboy, loving volleyball and reading Harry Potter books. Their son, age 12, is an outdoorsman and loves every sport. He recently started fishing a lot, going every weekend to the Blanco River for fishing. 

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased! H-E-B helped this family with a Christmas meal!

Boy Age 8
Boy Age 13

About this family:

Please help this single mother who works full-time at WISD. This family has had rough year with a lot of health problems for everyone in the family.  Her son’s medical expenses wiped out the mother’s savings. They had to move to an RV with a bad oven, and the mom would like the air fryer for easier cooking. Her son, age 8, loves being outside with lizards, and to play Roblox and Pokemon. Her son, age 13, enjoys reading history books and hopes he gets well enough to be able to play football.

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased! H-E-B helped this family with a Christmas meal!

Boy Age 11
Girl Age 13

About this family:

It is very difficult for this single mother to ask for help. She is a teaching assistant and also does what she has to do for her children, cleaning on the weekends. Her children are used to hand me downs for everything, but they would really wish to have what their friends have. She would appreciate any help that would go towards what her children would love. She doesn’t allow video games, and her son wants to start working to help pay, but she told him he’s too young. He is 11-years-old and loves all sports, but mostly basketball and football and enjoys being outside with his friends, riding a bike. Her wish list includes gift cards to help her buy the $300 bike her son wants. Her girl, age 13, plays tennis with her mom and has a love for learning languages (4, so far).

Thank You:

We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity !! You made our Christmas so much better and happier 💕 we feel very blessed to be in a town with so much love and kindness. We also want to wish you Happy Holidays and a blessed Christmas !! We promise to pay it forward whenever we can.

Girl Age 8 months
Boy Age 4

About this family:

This family recently had to leave the place they lived and worked because their employer made changes to the property and didn’t give them notice. They are humiliated at their situation and where they’re temporarily living, while they get back on their feet. The father worked as part of a crew and was paid enough to live, but not to save, and now he’s scrambling, looking for work, while the mother takes care of their new baby girl that has hit the teething stage. Their son, age 4, was diagnosed with autism and is in the special autism class at school. This family grew up in Wimberley and are raising their family in the place they love.

Thank You:

To all the families that donated to me and my children this year. I would just like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Y’all have made our Christmas this year and it is truly remarkable what you’ve done. Thank you again and merry Christmas to you and yours

Girl Age 12

About this family:

This single mother of a girl has deep roots in Wimberley, teaching at KAPS and now with WISD. This year has been life changing for them, going through some legal challenges with her ex-husband, and losing their home in a fire. They are hoping for some help for Christmas, while they get back on their feet. Her daughter, age 12, loves to sketch with colored pencils, and to read any book by Rick Riordan. Her dream is to open a bookstore that has cozy places for reading, when she grows up. 

Thank you:

Thank you so very much for all that you guys have done for us!  My family feels so overwhelmed by the community’s participation in helping us get back on our feet.  We are already coming up with ways to collect and donate in the future so as to help the love keep passing along down the line.  Have a very blessed holiday, and again, thank you for giving us ours.

Boy Age 1
Girl Age 7
Girl Age 10

About this family:

This family has three children and is a single-income family at the moment, while the mother cares for your youngest child who was born deaf and requires therapy 3 times a week. The father, who works hard on a ranch and works for people around town, requires expensive monthly medication. Their youngest child, age 1, needs a table and little chair to practice his manual skills. Their daughter, age 7, is very bright and enjoys math problems and working on challenges. Her favorite things to read are nonfiction and especially things from a long time ago — the 1980s! Their oldest daughter is very artistic and draws moons. She loves her ballet class at church and playing soccer. Thank you to Start Up Kids Club that donated two girls 20″ bikes.

Thank you:

Thank you very much for the gifts. Our son is already using his table, and we especially want to thank you very much to the person who donated the little table. God bless you.

Girl Age 5 months
Girl Age 2
Girl Age 5
Girl Age 6

About this family:

This family has lived here for 26 years. They’re a very active, lively household with four girls. The father works as a contract laborer and with the cost of living increase over the last year they had to move in with relatives. Their daughter, age 2, loves the color blue so much that she believes anything blue belongs to her! Their daughter, age 5, likes pink and anything that her older sister loves, including Barbies and coloring. They all love playing outside and would rather be outside playing and exploring than in the house. Their daughter, age 6, is into L.O.L. toys, and practicing tumbling routines. Thank you to Start Up Kids Club that donated two girls 20″ bikes.

Thank You:

We want to thank everyone at WGN and everyone who donated on our list! Yall really made our Christmas so special!❤️ We can’t wait to see the kids faces on Christmas morning! 

Girl Age 13
Boy Age 17

About this family:

Both the mother and father of these children are disabled and divorced, but they live together to share expenses. The mother has cancer and congestive heart failure. They haven’t had a Christmas with gifts for the last four years. This is the first Christmas the mom is asking for help because her children need clothing. Their daughter, age 13, loves to write and has seven different story notebooks she is working on. Their son, age 17, loves music and vintage  rock like AC/DC and KISS. He would like to be a computer coder and create video games. 

Thank You:

I would like to thank the family that adopted my family for Christmas. And everyone else that has donated to my family. It means so much to me that y’all were so kind to think of my family this time of year. I can not put into words what it means to me and how it makes me feel. Thank you soooo very much. Happy Holidays.

Boy Age 15

About this family:

Please help this mother who works at a local restaurant full-time. She struggles every month with expenses and has enough to pay rent, and car insurance. She is still paying off expensive car repairs from this year, too. She would like to get a professional hair cut for herself and her son, and needs work clothing. Her son, age 15, plays guitar and is very involved with WISD sports, especially basketball. He is excited to try welding this year. 

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased!

Boy Age 2
Boy Age 5
Boy Age 7

About this family:

This family lived and worked on a ranch for 20 years until it stopped operations permanently during the pandemic. Now they live in a trailer home, and the father helps people with yard work. The mother is home caring for their 2-year-old son, who was born with Down syndrome. Their 5-year-old son is very athletic, playing soccer and running. The oldest boy loves dinosaurs, and the colors blue and orange. They wish for an electric heater as a family gift because their trailer stays cold over the winter. She also needs a stroller for her youngest son, and he would be thrilled to be in a car stroller!

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased! H-E-B helped this family with a Christmas meal!

Boy Age 10
Boy Age 16

About this family:

Please help this family for Christmas. Their combined income has been cut in half, though they’re both still working the same number of hours and trying to figure out how to increase their income. It’s hard because the mom loves her job training kids. Their boy, age 10, plays football and the snare drum that was gifted to him by a friend. He sits in the stands and plays along with the band during games! Their oldest son, age 16, is already a talented photographer and was recently hired for a quinceañera. The camera equipment he uses now has all been picked up from thrift stores. To advance his skill (he recently had to turn down a job) he needs a gimbal, which is very expensive. If there is a photographer in the community who would like to donate a used gimbal, please let us know. He would like a bed frame because his mattress is on the floor since they can’t afford a bed. He also plans to take it to college. 

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased!

Girl Age 6 months
Girl Age 2
Boy Age 4
Boy Age 6

About this family:

Please help this family that is currently a one-income household without a car. The father is a handyman, and their old car broke down. Any extra money is going toward a down payment for a used car, and so they are hoping for help for Christmas gifts for their children. Mom was a server at Durangos before she had the new baby. Their oldest boy loves math and counts things all day long, the 4-year-old boy wants to be a NASCAR mechanic when he grows up. Their 2-year-old daughter loves anything with pink.

Thank you! All the items from this family's wish list have been purchased!