Adopt-a-Family 2022
As an anchor institution, RUSH is committed to advancing health and economic vitality for our West Side neighborhoods. As part of this commitment and to ensure the holidays are bright for everyone, the Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement coordinates the Adopt-a-Family program (AAF). Through this program, RUSH partners with West Side nonprofits, service agencies and churches in order to connect our employees and outside organizations with families who are experiencing hardship. Most of the families that participate live at 200% or more below the poverty line and some experience homelessness, and our AAF program is one important way we can support and provide resources.
Adopt-a-Family Gifts Delivered
Thank you to all the donors who participated in our Adopt-a-Family program and brought joy to so many families. Thank you to all of the RUSH departments, RUSH individuals and outside friends and organizations for your generosity. Together, the 183 Adopt-a-Family donors who participated were able to accomplish the following:
- Adopt over 260 families
- Purchase gifts for 1,085 children and adults
- Purchase 250 food boxes for 245 families
Support Our Next Adopt-a-Family Season
Help us prepare for our next AAF season by donating and supporting our families with a food box. With your monetary support, we can add additional meals to the food box. Being able to add food items to the box to extend a family's food security is an incredibly important and wonderful way to help us continue to make an impact in the neighborhoods we serve.
Use the button below to donate / extend our Top Box efforts and help make our families' holiday season even more special.
Contact Us
Please contact the Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement at AAF@Rush.edu if you have any questions.