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 DC area.

Many families of these youth find themselves in need of assistance during the holiday season. As a result of the continuous dedication and generosity of the communities in which our services are offered, 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 of their siblings or children residing in that home.

Thank you to all the wonderful donors, community partners and volunteers who help make the holiday season extra special for the youth and families served by the Hillside Special Santa program.

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/Duffle bags/Overnight bags
Barbies and Baby Dolls (all ethnicities)
Bath and Body Sets/Toiletries
Board games, card games, puzzles (all ages)
Books (all ages)
Cosmetics (nail polish, eye shadow, lip glosses, etc.)
Fashion accessories and jewelry (male and female)
Fishing Poles and Tackle
Fleece blankets and pillow pets
Hair accessories (clips, decorative headbands)
Hair appliances (blow dryer, straightener, curling iron)
Headphones (under $25)
Hooded / zip up sweatshirts
Infant and toddler toys
Lego sets
Socks (all ages and genders) and undershirts
Model cars, helicopters, airplanes
Outerwear (gloves, hats, mittens, scarves)
Remote control cars/trucks
Sporting equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, gloves)
Watches (digital and analog)