Thank you, everyone, for your generous donations which made it possible for us to give gifts to hundreds of local children this holiday season. And thank you so much to the staff of the Washbourne House and ACMS, and the volunteers, who helped with the organizing, wrapping, and distribution of those gifts. You are all so wonderful and we are so very grateful!
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The holidays are quickly approaching and Family Domestic Violence Services & Family’s Crisis Support Programs are preparing for our holiday gift drive. The financial pressures of the holiday season can be a struggle for many, but for a family escaping domestic violence it can seem insurmountable. An individual or family taking that brave step to leave an abusive home should be able to experience a comfortable holiday season and begin a new year in a home free from violence.
Our clients who face homelessness, disabilities, and mental illness often do not have the resources to provide a warm and fulfilling holiday for their family. Our programs strive to provide gifts to all of our clients and their families in need.
To help us fill this need we are seeking area businesses or organizations that would be willing to be a drop off location for gifts. We would provide a container and sign and list your business on our holiday drive materials. If you are interested in hosting a gift collection container at your business please email us at holidays@familyofwoodstockinc.org or call (845) 331-7080.
Register to receive holiday help by stopping by your local FAMILY Walk in Center:
FAMILY of Ellenville – 221 Canal Street, Ellenville – 647-2443
FAMILY of New Paltz – 51 North Chestnut Street – New Paltz – 255-8801
FAMILY of Woodstock – 16 Rock City Road – Woodstock – 679-2485
FAMILY of Kingston – 39 John Street – Kingston – 331-7080
You can also support the Holiday Drive by Donating to our GoFundMe Campaign
or Sponsoring a Family in need by contacting your local walk-in center at one of the numbers above.
Here is a general list of
Items Needed (new and unwrapped):
– Art supplies, coloring books, & craft kits
– Legos, Duplos, and megablocks
– Infant & Toddler learning toys
– Board games, puzzles, nonviolent video games, books
– Baby Dolls (of all races), character dolls, super heros, barbies, and accessories
– Car & Truck toys
– Balls (all kinds)
– Gift Cards – book store, grocery stores, gas, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, itunes
– Warm winter clothes (children and adult all sizes), socks, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, slippers, boots, warm pajamas
– Bath sets, makeup, nail sets, jewelry, purses
– Cozy throw blankets, twin size sheet sets, new pillows
– Wrapping paper & gift bags so parents can wrap the gifts for their children.
Thank you to for your generosity and happy holidays!
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the Gift Drive! Volunteers will be needed December 19th-22nd to assist with the gift giveaway (Monday & Tuesday 9am-7:30pm, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-5pm). We are so grateful to Fair Street Church, 209 Fair St, Kingston, for hosting this year’s gift distribution. If you can help out for a few hours at any of those times please email volunteers@familyofwoodstockinc.org or call (845) 331-7080×157.
Thank you to the generous local businesses hosting Collection Boxes for our Holiday Drive:
Ulster Savings Bank, 1571 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine Branch
LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall Street, Kingston
MVP Health Care, Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston
Vitality Yoga, 271 Main St, New Paltz
