Winter Wishlist Drives

Each December, UlsterCorps compiles a list of Holiday Wish List items requested by local service agencies. Items listed below should be dropped off with the specific agency that requested them. For more information or to add your agency to the list, please contact UlsterCorps at 481-0331 or email info@ulstercorps.org.

Holiday Gift Drive For The Washbourne House &
Family Domestic Violence Services
A Program of Family of Woodstock Inc.
Calling all Elves! It’s time for our 2024 Holiday Gift Drive. It is a large undertaking & our small staff could use some help! If you’re a local business looking to have a donation box at your location, or would like to donate new gift items, gift wrap supplies, or perhaps volunteer to help with gift & food distribution please message us here or email fdvs@familyofwoodstockinc.org

This is the wish list for our Holiday gift-drive! Donations of any kind are accepted, but we are encouraging gift cards as it keeps everyone safest during this time. For those who cannot get to a store or drop off location they also have an amazon list of suggested items.

If you could like to drop off at Family of Woodstock: 31 Albany Ave, Kingston, NY, please call ahead to schedule a drop-off time. Please call our main line at (845) 331-7080 and ask for DV services.

Donations of unwrapped gifts for the many families served through Family of Woodstock’s walk-in centers and shelters are also welcome and can be dropped off at any of Family’s Walk in Centers:
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

People’s Place Project Santa
Every December, People’s Place continues to strive to keep the magic of Santa alive. YOU can be a part of creating memories that last a lifetime. The Project Santa program gifts local Ulster County children between the ages of newborn – 16 years old with a gift sack full of toys, board games, crafts, books, stocking stuffers, winter weather clothing and new this year – warm fluffy blankets! If you would like to donate any new item or monetary donation to this program, please stop by People’s Place during our hours of operation or drop off the items to any of our collection sites. Please go to our website to view the numerous businesses thoughout Ulster County that have offered to be donation drop off sites. If you shop online, you can also have your gift shipped directly to us at:
People’s Place 17 St. James Street, Kingston, NY 12401845- 338-4030
More information

Toys for Tots
It might seem like just another toy, to you. But for a child in need, a brand-new toy can deliver a message of hope that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic citizens. The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
More information or contact hudsonvalley@toysfortots.org 845-275-0085

Ulster County Community Action
Sign ups close December 1st.
Documentation at time of sign-up: Last 4 weeks income, ID for ALL household members, Birth Certificates for children Birth – 12 years.
Ulster County Community Action – 70 Lindsley Ave – Kingston, NY 12401
(845)338-8750 Ext 105
https://uccac.org/

The Ulster County SPCA

‘Tis the season for warm snuggles and whisker wishes! Play “Santa Paws” for a dog or cat at the Ulster County SPCA, and help provide them with all the love, hope and care they need until finding their fur-ever home. No matter what gift you choose, you will be helping an abused, neglected, or homeless pet who has found safety here at the Ulster County SPCA. Because we receive no government funding, nor any from the ASPCA, we rely solely on the generous contributions from our community.

• Dry food for adult dogs and cats (Friskies, Purina, Iams, Pedigree)
• Wet food for adult dogs and cats (Friskies, Purina, Iams, Pedigree)
• Wet kitten food (Fancy Feast)
• Cat litter (any brand)
• Dog and cat toys and treats (any brand, any type!)
• Bedsheets, towels, blankets, wash clothes (no pillows)
• Laundry detergent

Please place items in the donation bins outside the shelter, even when the shelter is open. The donation bins are located outside the building, at the end of the main sidewalk. They are open 24/7, and protected from the weather. We empty them in the mornings and in the evenings. Even if you are worried about an item freezing, please put it in the bins – by law, we are required to sort and catalogue all donated items. Please do not bring them into the shelter and give to personnel.

Shop local! Shop in person at Lucas Pet Supply, and tell them the items are for the Ulster County SPCA! For certain items donated, Lucas Pet Supply will match and donate to the shelter! Don’t live in the area or can’t get to the shelter? For your giving convenience, we have wish lists on Amazon AND Chewy! Amazon and Chewy will ship your purchased items directly to UCSPCA making gift giving easy. You can also place an order through Petco, Walmart, or any online retailer of your choice and send the order to our shelter at 20 Wiedy Rd, Kingston NY 12401.
http://www.ucspca.org