Celebrating a Christmas to Remember: A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Support

This holiday season, we had the privilege of witnessing the true spirit of giving at the Dwell Lycoming Holiday Popup event. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we were able to make Christmas special for families and children impacted by foster care, kinship care and adoption in the Lycoming County area.

With your help, we accomplished so much:

  • 234 Gifts for Christmas
    These gifts brought joy and smiles to children while bringing economic relief to families during this Holiday season.

  • 80 Kids in Care or Home Through Adoption
    Through the love and support of people like you, these children will experience a fun Christmas morning!

  • 32 Families Supported
    Foster, adoptive, and kinship families were given the gift of community and connection, knowing that they were surrounded by people who truly care about them.

Thank You to Those Who Made It Possible

The time, energy, and dedication of so many is what makes this possible. We are grateful to:

  • 6 Volunteers who worked behind the scenes and directly with families (as personal shoppers!), helping to make everything run smoothly.

  • 2 Staff Members who organized and coordinated the event from start to finish with care and precision.

  • 1 Board Member who took time out of their busy schedule to support and be present at the event.

  • 6 Amazing Teens from City Alliance Youth Group who led activities like face painting and stocking decorating, bringing extra joy to the kids.

  • Sherri Myer, for baking and delivering her delicious homemade Christmas cookies, sending families home with sweet treats to enjoy.

"The Dwell Lycoming Popup is such a great example of what happens when a community comes together with compassion and love," says Emily Shover, Lycoming Hope Chest Coordinator. "Not only did this event provide gifts for families, but it also showed them they are seen and valued. We’ve heard from several families that this was an unexpected blessing during the holiday season—one that came at just the right time. It’s amazing to see how this community has rallied around our mission to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families."

We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout, and it is all thanks to YOU! Your support makes it possible for us to continue offering meaningful programs, resources, and events for the families who need them.

A Future of Hope

As we reflect on the success of the Dwell Lycoming Holiday Popup, we are reminded that the work is far from over. We have so much more to do, and your continued support will allow us to keep pushing forward, providing the resources and community care that allows foster and adoptive families to thrive.

We invite you to stay connected with us throughout the new year. Together, we will continue empowering families, restoring dignity to children in care, and making an eternal impact.

Thank you for being part of the Dwell family. Your generosity is creating lasting change—and for that, we are forever grateful.

P.S. stay tuned for an update on the Columbia County Holiday PopUp coming later this month!

Jennifer Lake