Hillside Strong
Message from the President & CEO
Help us spread holiday joy!
One of Hillside’s most enduring traditions has returned: Special Santa, our annual toy-and-gift drive that makes holiday wishes come true for thousands of children and families. I hope you’ll add your support to this magical year-end program!
For more than 40 years, Special Santa has been an example of not only charity, but community. Our employees across all Hillside programs collaborate to build gift lists from the wishes of some of the most vulnerable children we serve. Corporate donors like KeyBank provide vital sponsorship support that helps underwrite our efforts. And then, each November and December, thousands of individuals from the community provide the donations that ultimately brighten the holidays for so many.
This year, there are more ways than ever to play a part – whether by making a direct online donation; shopping online via our Amazon Gift Lists; starting your own Special Santa fundraiser with family, friends and co-workers; or shopping locally and dropping off new and unwrapped gifts at dozens of convenient donation boxes in the community.
You can visit our Special Santa online headquarters for a complete list of locations, along with the most requested gifts and all you need to know to participate.
Last year, Special Santa brought over 7,000 gifts to more than 3,500 children and families – and thanks to you, I know this year will bring smiles to even more faces.
Thank you for your support, and for your continuing interest in our mission!
Maria Cristalli
President & CEO
Hillside
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