Glens Falls Holiday Guide > Charities

How you can help those in need this season

Looking to spread cheer beyond your family, friends and loved ones this holiday season? There are many different ways you can give back around the holidays with various charities, food drives and more. Take a look at the options, and offer a helping hand this season!

• The Open Door - The Open Door is a Christian Ministry dedicated to reaching out and serving the needs of the homeless and unfortunate of our community regardless of race, color, creed or sexual orientation. One way this is accomplished is through the provision of nutritious meals served in a welcoming environment.
  47 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
  (518) 792-5900
  Donate Today!


• Double H Ranch - The Double H Ranch located in beautiful Lake Luzerne, New York is a nonprofit organization that provides a Summer Residential Camp, an Adaptive Winter Sports Program and Spring and Fall Family Programming to children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.
  97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
  (518) 696-5676
  Donate Today!


• Cornerstone Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry -
  293 1/2 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
  (518)747-9042


• Warren County Food Drive - The 2012 "Yes We Can" Warren County Food Drive is seeking volunteers and donations (both food & monetary). Collection barrels are located at each government site in Warren County. The food drive runs through December 31.
  Warren County Government Sites
  (518) 695-2252


• Toys For Tots - The mission of the Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
  3033 St. Rt. 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839
  (518) 792-2687
  Donate Today!


• Make-A-Wish Northeast New York Chapter - The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. 
  The Northeast New York chapter serves the 15 counties that comprise the 518 area code.
  One Mustang Drive, Cohoes, NY 12047
  (518) 782-0618
  Donate Today!


• UJA Federation of New York - With your donation, our network can feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and train the unemployed. We can respond quickly in a crisis. We can direct aid where it will do the most good — efficiently, effectively, and compassionately. And we can help ensure a strong, vital Jewish nation for generations to come.
  130 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022
  (212) 836-1486
  Donate Today!


• The Salvation Army - The traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene, with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season. Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in need.
  13-15 Chester Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
  (518) 792-1960
  Donate Today!

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