Special Santa

Hillside Special Santa is the holiday giving program for Hillside Family of Agencies.  This program benefits youth and families who receive residential, community-based, day treatment and/or customized services throughout New York State and the Greater Washington, D.C. area, who find themselves in need of assistance during the holiday season.

Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors, community partners and volunteers, the Hillside Special Santa program is able to collaborate with staff and families to provide 3 gifts to each of the youth receiving services, as well as any other children residing in that home.

Special Santa Community Partners will begin hanging wish tags at their discretion, after November 1st, 2017. Contact your local location for details.

Most Requested Gifts:

Art & craft supplies (sketch books, paint sets, etc.)
Backpacks
Barbie and baby dolls (all ethnicities)
Bath and Body Sets/Toiletries (men & women)
Board games, card games, puzzles (all ages)
Books (all ages)
Cosmetics (nail polish, eye makeup, lip gloss, etc.)
Fishing poles and tackle
Fleece blankets and pillow pets
Hair accessories (clips, decorative headbands, etc.)
Hair appliances (blow dryers, curling irons, straighteners)
Headphones (over-ear & ear bud style – under $25)
Hooded & zip-up sweatshirts (all sizes)
Infant and toddler toys
Lego sets (all ages)
Socks and undershirts (all sizes and genders)
Model cars, helicopters, airplanes
Remote control cars/trucks
Sporting equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls – NO BASEBALLS PLEASE)
Watches & wallets (digital & analog - men & women)
Winter outerwear (all sizes and genders)