We are so grateful to the many many people and businesses who donated to our holiday gift drive, to our amazing staff and volunteers who worked so hard to make this holiday season brighter for so many of our clients and their children. Thank you.
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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 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. Thank you for your consideration and seasons greetings.
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 for your generosity and happy holidays!
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
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the Gift Drive! If you can help please email volunteers@familyofwoodstockinc.org or learn more on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
