Nov 2, 2026 | Community, Front Page, Generosity, News, Success Story
Hillside’s Special Santa program, a time-honored tradition, has launched its 51st season of spreading holiday cheer. The enduring toy-and-gift drive will run throughout all regions served by Hillside through Monday, December 14, encouraging community members to give...
Oct 30, 2026 | CEO Message, News
No matter how you celebrate, the holiday season is a time of traditions – and here at Hillside, we have a unique tradition of our own. The Special Santa program was launched over 50 years ago in acknowledgement of a simple truth: that no matter their circumstances,...
Sep 30, 2026 | Community, Front Page, News
September is National Kinship Caregiver Month! Year-round, Hillside Permanency Resource Centers (PRC) support kinship caregivers throughout Western, Central, and the Southern Tier of New York. Kinship care means that grandparents, other relatives, or close family...
Jul 29, 2026 | Front Page, News
Many children in communities served by Hillside are in need of a caring, supportive foster family—and Hillside provides a variety of ways in which committed families can help. Two one-hour sessions in September will provide real-time information about the many...
Jun 12, 2026 | Front Page, HWSC, News, Success Story
Ten students in the Utica Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HWSC) program were among 140 middle and high schoolers who participated in the inaugural Oneida County Youth Summit, held on June 5 in downtown Utica. Focusing on mental health, well-being and community...
