Help Us Make 2018 a Meaningful Year

In honor of our 150th Anniversary, each month we will be collecting donations for a non-profit charity in our community. Please help us reach our goals.

Drop Off Locations:

January

Since 1891, the Ulster County SPCA is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals by providing programs and shelters that support homeless, abused, and neglected animals.

GOAL: 150 Bags or Cans of Non-perishable Cat or Dog Food.

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February

Offering a range of vital services to widen food access, Dutchess Outreach increases advocacy, and provides emergency relief to those in need.

GOAL: 150 Non-perishable Food and/or Toiletry Items

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March

The American Heart Association helps people build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

GOAL: 150 Grocery Gift Cards for Healthy Food

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April

Family of Woodstock provides confidential and accessible crisis intervention, information, prevention, and support services to address the needs of individuals and families.

GOAL: 150 Baby Essentials (no toys please)

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May

The YMCA is a community-based organization providing social and recreation services to the residents of Ulster County.

GOAL: 150 Bike Helmets (Youth: Large, Adult: Small & Medium)

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June

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

GOAL: 150 Art Supplies (brushes, paint sets, crayons, colored pens, etc.)

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July

Semper Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley is a volunteer organization that works to support our military heros and their families.

GOAL: 150 Care Packages (food & personal items, individual packs only)

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August

Girls and Boys Clubs inspire and enable youth to lead better lives by providing positive opportunities to develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and adults.

GOAL: 150 Backpacks

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September

Established by the Benedictine Health Foundation, the Fund provides financial assistance for residents of Ulster County who are receiving cancer treatment.

GOAL: 150 Grocery Gift Cards (to Hannaford and Stewart’s Shops)

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October

The Dutchess County Office for the Aging plans, coordinates, and provides an array of community based services to the elderly in an effort to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.

GOAL: 150 Cozy Blankets

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November

Claudio Cares Foundation inspires young adults to achieve greatness and helps them realize immediate and lasting changes in their lives and in the lives of others.

GOAL: 150 Cans for Canned Food Drive

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December

The Kingston Police Benevolent Association is a fraternal and benefit organization that serves the Kingston Police Department. Each year, they run a toy drive in December.

GOAL: 150 Unwrapped Christmas Toys (ages 1-16)