Glad Tidings Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program
Bring Joy. Share Hope. Make Christmas Brighter.
Click “Give Help” to become a Sponsor or “Receive Help” to become a Recipient Family. Further sponsor information is looked further down on the page.
Application Checklist for Recipients
Required Documents for your appointment
Child Documentation
- Every child listed on your application must have their original birth certificate at the in-person appointment
- Social Security cards are never required.
- Infants 6 months of age or younger may provide a birth facts document in place of a birth certificate.
- Children 7 months or older must have a birth certificate available at the appointment. Families may not omit a child from the application due to missing documentation.
Adult Documentation
You MUST bring a valid Texas ID or a United States passport for yourself and, if applicable, your spouse or significant other.
Proof of residency
- Lease agreement
- Electric bill
- Water bill
- Gas bill
*If your name does not appear on the document, please contact us before your appointment for further instructions.
Income Verification
If employed, submit:
- Four consecutive pay stubs from each employer, or
- Your 2025 tax return, or
- Wage-earning statements from Workforce Solutions or the Social Security Administration.
Additional Required Documentation for Recipient Families
Please bring documentation for any of the following that apply to your household:
- Rental assistance or housing subsidies
- Veterans’ financial benefits
- Alimony, spousal support, retirement, or death benefits
- Child support payment history or verification of no active case
- SNAP/Food Stamp award letter (all pages showing the benefit amount)
- TANF award letter
- Unemployment award or payment history
- SSI, SSDI, or RSDI award letters for all recipients
Please note: Missing required child support documentation (or documentation that there is not a child support case) will make you ineligible for program acceptance.
Roonga Profile Requirements
- Use your first name and ZIP code ONLY as instructed.
- Enter only the first initial of your last name.
- Follow all privacy guidelines (no last names, no medical information) when writing your family story.
- Include all requested contact and household information in the submitter’s notes.
- Save your profile and each child’s item list.
- When listing the name of your child, put their first name and last initial ONLY
How It Works for Sponsors
All individuals, organizations, and companies must register to participate. Sponsors will review the Recipient families available for sponsorship and choose the ONE family they wish to Sponsor (refer to the FAQ below for more information on Sponsoring more than one family).
After the Sponsor selects a Recipient family, a Star of Hope team member will respond within 3 business days to confirm your selection by phone and follow up by email with key guidelines, dates, and the Recipient Family’s contact information. Sponsors will also receive the Christmas Needs List for the children via email. Please check the spam folder for emails from gtsponsors@sohmission.org.
Sponsors connect with their Recipient family right away. This can be a phone call to confirm sponsorship, create a rapport with the Recipient family, ask more questions about the child/children’s interests, and coordinate a meet and greet, and gift delivery date and time.
Purchase Christmas gifts for each child in the family and a grocery gift card for the household. All gifts must be delivered by Sunday, December 13, 2026. Delivery locations should be mutually agreed upon, keeping in mind transportation barriers for Recipient families.
After delivery is complete, we ask that the Sponsor please email gtsponsors@sohmission.org to confirm. We want to be sure all Recipient Families receive gifts for their children in a timely manner.
We invite you to share photos and testimonies of how God worked through your experience as we pursue Christ‑centered transformation together. You may send these to gtsponsors@sohmission.org.
Why Your Partnership Matters
- Dignity Restored: Consistent support prevents setbacks that can force families back into homelessness.
- Kids Stay in School: School supplies and stable housing help children thrive academically.
- Cycle of Poverty Broken: Practical assistance gives parents space to focus on employment, counseling, and spiritual growth.
Ready to Get Started?
For additional information about the 2026 Glad Tidings Christmas Adopt-a-Family program, email us at gtsponsors@sohmission.org.
FAQs
Is this only a Christmas program?
More information coming soon …
What’s the typical budget?
- $50–$75 per child | minimum 3 gifts per child (average $100-150/child) is a basis
- Big‑ticket items MAY be requested by the family, but the Sponsor is not required to purchase
- Gifts may be delivered wrapped or unwrapped
- a Grocery Gift card can range from $75 – $200 depending on the size of the family and Sponsor preference
Can I involve my church or workplace?
Absolutely! Many small groups or employee teams adopt a family together.
Can I sponsor more than one family?
Sponsors may adopt ONLY one (1) family when registering. Opportunities to adopt additional families may be available after November 13, 2026. Sponsors should inform Star of Hope Team members of their interest in sponsoring more families when contacted. We will be in touch with those sponsors after November 13th if there are more families awaiting sponsorship.
When does Sponsor registration open?
Registration is open from November 1-30, 2026.
