Mission Elf · Holiday Program
Adopt a senior and let them know they're not alone this year.
Phoenix Family's Adopt a Senior program matches generous sponsors with older adults who might otherwise go without holiday gifts. Every gift you bring goes directly to the senior you've adopted.
Why This Matters
No one should spend the holidays feeling forgotten.
For many older adults in our community, the holidays can be the loneliest time of year. Fixed incomes, limited mobility, and shrinking social circles mean that small gestures carry enormous weight.
When you adopt a senior, you're not just giving a gift — you're telling someone that they matter, that someone thought of them, and that they haven't been forgotten.
How It Works
Three simple steps.
Complete the sponsor form
Fill out the online sponsor form. Beginning November 10, we'll start sending out profiles and wish lists. We use the information in your application to help make the best possible match.
1
Choose a senior
Each profile shares a little about the older adult, along with sizes, preferences, and gift ideas.
2
Shop & schedule drop-off
Purchase any or all of the items on the wish list, then schedule a drop-off and deliver your gifts to Phoenix Family by December 13.
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Program Details
What to know before you sign up.
Take Action
Make sure Santa makes it to one more house.
You'll receive a profile, choose the senior you want to support, and help make the holidays feel a little less lonely for someone who deserves to be remembered.
FAQ
Questions before you sign up?
How can I adopt a senior?
Can my group adopt a senior?
Yes. Many groups, departments, and families adopt together. It's a meaningful way to involve a team in the holiday season.
Do I choose the senior?
Yes. You'll receive several profiles and can select the one that resonates most with you. Each profile includes a personal introduction and wish list.
How do I know what to buy?
Each senior provides a wish list with sizes, preferences, and gift ideas. You can purchase any or all items — it's entirely up to you.
How does drop-off work?
Where is the program available?
Adopt a Senior is currently available in the Kansas City Metro, Des Moines, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri.