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🌟 Brighten Someone’s Holiday at Wildwood! 🌟

Help Make the Season Brighter for the People We Support and the Staff Who Support Them

At Wildwood Programs, the holiday season is a time for giving back. Each year, we receive wish lists from individuals with developmental disabilities in our residential programs whose families are unable to share the holidays with them. Through our Holiday Giving Program, generous community members step up as “Secret Holiday Shoppers” to ensure everyone receives a meaningful gift chosen just for them. You can also help a struggling family at Wildwood School with a kind donation. Additionally, we’re extending our giving efforts to include our dedicated staff—the people who make Wildwood’s mission possible every day—many of whom are facing financial challenges of their own. 💚 How You Can Help:

🎁 1. Be a “Secret Shopper” for a Wildwood Resident

• Wish lists are available now (contact us to receive one!) Gift deadline: Wed, Dec 18
• Please wrap gifts and label with the recipient’s first name and last initial.

🎁 2. Donate a Gift Card to a Wildwood School Family in Need

• Drop-off deadline: Dec 12 (for delivery before the holidays, but accepted at any time)
• 📍Location: Wildwood School, Attn: Social Work Dept, 2995 Curry Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
• Suggested gifts include monetary donations or gift cards to Amazon, Walmart, Target, Price Chopper or Hannaford to help families meet basic necessities

🎁 3. Donate a Gift for a Wildwood Staff Member or Their Family

• Drop-off dates: Nov 24 – Dec 5 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM)
• 📍 Location: Wildwood, 1190 Troy–Schenectady Road, Latham, NY (Closed Nov 27–28)
• Guidelines: New, non-food items only valued at $25 or less. Suggestions include:

• Gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, Target) • Children’s toys

• Winter clothing & accessories • Blankets, games, stuffed animals

Every donation big or small helps make the holidays brighter for

someone who might otherwise go without. Thank you!

For Questions or to Request a Wish List, please contact Melissa Snyder,

Annual Fund & Events Manager: [email protected] or 518-836-2318