Stars Program
Each year local businesses support the Adopt-A-Family project by displaying stars in their businesses. These gifts are then given to families that are not adopted or to our partner agencies.
Our Stars Program will begin in Mid-November. Check back soon for the latest details including dates and locations.
Information for Businesses
If your business would like to participate in the Stars Program by collecting gifts for families please email us or call Sara at (831) 427-5070 x119. We will drop off stars and information about Adopt-A-Family to your store in late October. We will then pick up the gifts that are donated in mid-December. Please reach out if you'd like more stars!
Three Ways to Give a Gift Through our Stars Program
Pick up a Star
Stop by one of our partner businesses to pick up a star. Purchase that gift new and then drop it off at the business you picked you star up at. See below for this year's partners.
Amazon Wishlist
Choose items from our wish list that you’d like to donate and select the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County's Gift Registry Address at checkout.
Take the Reins
Buy whatever you like and drop it off at one of the businesses collecting donations or at our donation center. We always need more grocery store gifts cards and backpacks for teens.
2019 Participating Locations
The Nick Theater
210 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz
Del Mar Theater
210 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz
AAA Capitola
4400 Capitola Rd, Ste 100, Capitola
Sugar Smith
1527 Comercial Way, Santa Cruz
Wells Fargo Bank Branches
• 74 River St, Santa Cruz
Mechanics Bank
3555 Clares St, Suite X, Capitola
Curves
7000 Soquel Ave Suite 1, Aptos
Family Cycling Center
914 41st Ave, Capitola
David Lyng Real Estate
1041 41st Ave, Capitola
