Nellis and Creech Launch Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program
Residents can sponsor military families by fulfilling holiday wish lists for gifts and food.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Airmen and families at Nellis and Creech Air Force bases facing financial hardship now have an avenue for holiday support through the annual Adopt-a-Family program. Operated by Operation Warm Heart, the initiative connects local donors directly with families to fulfill holiday wish lists featuring gifts and food.
Why it matters
The program provides essential financial and material aid to local military families during the holiday season. It serves as a community-driven response to financial difficulties that service members may face while stationed in the Las Vegas Valley.
Donors looking to participate in the Adopt-a-Family program can reach organizers at 702-370-5227 to begin the sponsorship process. While the program is now active for the holiday season, the total capacity of families served remains subject to the volume of donor commitments.
The players
Operation Warm Heart
A non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and essential goods to Airmen and their families.
Nellis Air Force Base
A major United States Air Force installation in the Las Vegas Valley that houses personnel supported by this program.
Creech Air Force Base
A United States Air Force installation located in Indian Springs that houses personnel supported by this program.
The details
Operation Warm Heart facilitates this support by matching donors with families who have identified specific needs via wish lists. Donors purchase and provide the requested holiday gifts and food items. Interested residents can register their participation by calling the provided phone number or via email to support personnel at Nellis and Creech Air Force bases.
Timeline
The Adopt-a-Family program is active throughout the holiday season.
Beyond the Strip
This effort continues the established precedent of holiday-season assistance organized by Operation Warm Heart for local military families. It mirrors previous years of community engagement aimed at bridging financial gaps for Airmen stationed at local bases.
Residents who wish to provide holiday gifts and food for a military family can contact the program organizers directly at 702-370-5227. Participation involves fulfilling items from a specific wish list for a family stationed at Nellis or Creech.
The takeaway
The Adopt-a-Family program offers a direct way to support local military families during the upcoming holidays. Keep the contact number 702-370-5227 saved if you are interested in sponsoring a family this season.
Further reading
For more on community support initiatives, see the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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