Help Bring Holiday Joy to Children in Our Community
Each holiday season, generous community members help Unity House brighten the lives of more than 1,500 children and teens. Together, we make sure families have extra reasons to celebrate. Through our 2026 Children’s Holiday Program, children receive toys, winter essentials, and other special gifts that help make the holidays joyful and memorable. Every gift donated helps ensure a child feels seen, celebrated, and cared for.
Ways You Can Help: There are many simple and meaningful ways to make a difference:
- Shop using a child’s wish list
- Donate new toys, games, or winter essentials
- Organize a toy, PJ, boot, or coat drive at your workplace, school, or community group
- Donate gift cards in increments of $25 to $100
- Make a gift to our Holiday Fund
Prefer to Shop Online? You can ship gifts directly to Unity House through our online wish lists:
Gift Deadline
Please ensure gifts arrive by Monday, December 8, or Tuesday, December 9.
Most Needed Items
- Snow boots for children and teens of all ages
- Winter coats for older children and teens
- Pajamas for older children and teens
- Hats and Gloves for ALL Ages
- Family board games and puzzles
- “Bed-in-a-Bag” bedding sets (Twin and Queen sizes)
- Gift cards to retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target
Shipping Information:
Unity House Holiday Program
2431 Sixth Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
Please send new, unwrapped gifts so families can see and select items for their children.
If you’d like to do even more, donations of wrapping paper, tape, gift bags, and bows are always appreciated. We love giving families the opportunity to wrap their own gifts and create special holiday memories.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you’d like a child’s wish list, wish tags for a giving tree, a customized list of needed items, or more information about hosting a drive, we’re here to help.
Contact Moira Geracitano
(518) 274-2633 ext. 4135 | MGeracitano@UnityHouseNY.org
Thank You
Your generosity helps make the holidays brighter for children and families facing hardship. Thank you for helping create moments of joy, hope, and celebration throughout our community. 