The following charitable organizations are accepting donations throughout the holiday season for needy families in Rockland County, NY.
People to the People
845-623-4900
This holiday season, visit People to the People's offices to "adopt" a family in need. Through the "adoption," Project Joy asks participants to fulfill a child-in-need's holiday wish-list. Participants may also purchase toys for People to the People's "Joy Store," where un-adopted families in need may choose two toys to take home.
Temple of Beth El Toy Drive
Spring Valley; 845-356-2000
The Temple of Beth El's Women of Reform Judaism is sponsoring an ongoing toy drive through December. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the synagogue's lobby. All toys will be donated to local county charities.
United Way of Rockland
Nyack; 845-358-UWAY
The United Way of Rockland will be running a toy, food, and toiletries drive until December 20th. Boxes can be dropped off at their main office located on the corner of Main Street and Franklin in the M&T Bank Building, 2nd floor. Depending on donation size, pick-ups may be available. The United Way has been running winter charity drives for the last 10 years.