Our Story
Lodi Adopt-A-Child began in the mid-eighties when a compassionate street cop, Dennis Lewis, recognized the need for support among families struggling to provide a joyful Christmas for their children. With a simple idea to gather funds for gifts and food, he helped nine children that first year. As the demand grew, the community rallied together to 'adopt a child for Christmas,' leading to the establishment of Lodi Adopt-A-Child as a nonprofit organization in 1989. Since then, LAAC has dedicated itself to ensuring that thousands of underprivileged children in the Lodi area experience the joy of the holiday season.