The Santa Cruz Volunteer Center is asking the community for their help this holiday season in supporting local families by adopting a family-in-need. Iindividuals, families, business, clubs or churches are invited to open their hearts by adopting one of the 400 struggling families dealing with poverty, homelessness or the effects of a slow economy to meet their basic needs by providing food and warm winter clothing. There are a number of ways to support the program. Contact The Volunteer Center Adopt a Family Project to find out how you can help, or visit them online at www.scvolunteercenter.org.