Adopt-a-Don
Office of Student Success Initiatives
A time for giving.
Adopt-a-Don (or a Fox, as this year we are partnering with IU Fort Wayne) is a charitable project that assists selected students and their families during the holiday season. We ask our faculty, staff, campus departments, and/or student organizations to “adopt” our students and their families for the upcoming holiday season. This project assists with toys, clothing, and household needs for selected families.
Program Criteria
To qualify as an adoptable family you must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in at least six credit hours at Purdue Fort Wayne (or Indiana University Fort Wayne)
- Show a need via your financial aid information
- Be in good standing with the university and not facing academic probation
How Adopt-a-Don
and Adopt-a-Fox Works
The following steps walk through the full process.
Registration process for adopters
Registration deadline is Friday, October 24.
Students apply for selection
Application deadlined is Friday, October 24.
Committee meets to vet students and assign adopters
Selected students will be notified by Monday, November 3.
Gifts and items are donated
Deliver the gifts unwrapped to the Office of Student Success Initiatives in Walb, Room 118 by Monday, December 1.
Gift distribution and holiday party
Pick up gifts during our Jingle Jubilee holiday party on Saturday, December 6, 5–7 p.m., in the International Ballroom. RSVP to the event at [email protected].