Lights of Love - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are my adoption options?
A: These are the organizations we are partnering with this year:

  • Sammy’s Window (Clothing Closet and Food Pantry providing the extra support that foster and adoptive families need to care for the children in their home)

  • Crosslines (provides client-direct food assistance and referral services to families & individuals)

  • Lutheran Child and Family Services (providing mental health, foster care, adoption, crisis pregnancy, parenting, and child development services across the state)

  • Isabel’s House (providing immediate refuge to children ages birth to 12 whose families are experiencing a crisis)

  • Rare Breed (provides immediate access to basic needs and rapid access to community services for homeless and at-risk youth ages 13-24)

  • Rescue One (local pet rescue organization)

  • Unsheltered Friends (collecting items and gift cards to support our friends at Thursday night meals and Friday morning Breakfast Venue)

Q: When is everything due?
A: It depends on who you adopt.

Q: What if I don't have time to shop, can I donate money instead?
A: Yes! We will shop for you!
Any amount will be put to good use for a family in need. Donate here.

Q: Who do I contact if I have any questions/concerns?
A: Contact Josh Golden (josh@thevenues.org/417.693.5902) with any questions.