Gift Rally Helps AFL-CIO's Adopt-A-Family program

Gift Rally Helps AFL-CIO's Adopt-A-Family program

Time is ticking to help families in need this christmas at the afl-cio.the agency says its adopt-a-family christmas program still has nearly 500 families up for adoption.

Almost 750 families have applied for help this year.

The program helps struggling families put presents under the tree during christmas.

If you'd like to help stop by the afl-cio... they're at 1203 north 6th street in st.

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This weekend, several organizations came together to help make sure those in the adopt-a-family program have a merry christmas.

At a gift rally yesterday, people could come drop off toys curbside and/or donate money to the program.

Organizers said they usually collect donated gifts during holiday gatherings, but of course this year they had to find a different way to gather up toys.

They said they know the pandemic has put far more people in need this holiday season.

(sot ) "we should not stop giving which was an essential part of that holiday party, so we just found a the