Volunteer Brenda Parent, left, and staff member Louise Blowers wrap gifts for the Safe Voices Adopt-a-Family program in Lewiston on Friday morning. This is the 24th year that Parent has volunteered to wrap and tag gifts. Parent benefited from the program when she went through a divorce and enjoys coming back during the holiday season to help the women and children who have endured heartache and violence. Safe Voices, which serves more than 1,600 people a year in the tri-county area, matches families in need with individual community members, families, and companies who shop for the families from wish lists. Those wishing to donate to the program are encouraged to reach out through Safe Voice’s website. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)