Nearly a third of D2 families still need to get ‘adopted’ for Christmas [Video]

COLORADO SPRINGS — Pikes Peak United Way (PPUW) is helping provide Christmas presents for 228 families in need this year. But time is running out to help, with nearly a third of them still needing donors.

It’s through what’s called the ‘Adopt A Family’ program with Harrison School District Two (D2). Sign up to ‘adopt’ a family online before December 6th.

“With that 80 number left to support, we’re a little bit anxious,” said PPUW’s senior VP of Community Impact, Elizabeth Quevedo.

Quevedo explained families in need are chosen by school staff who then make a wishlist. People can then ‘adopt’ them and provide those Christmas gifts.

“We have anything from one parent and one child to a nine-person household so it really depends on the household on how much you can expect to spend,” said Quevedo.

But this year, Quevedo told me they’re struggling to find enough donors.

“Everything …