We are very excited to be able to offer gift wrapping every weekend between Black Friday and Christmas from 11am to 5pm, and we couldn't do that without the help of these wonderful student and charity groups from our local community.
Gift wrapping is available for your purchase from our store, and while we are not charging a fee, we encourage you to tip your wrappers generously, as all tips go straight to the organization each day.
Below, find more information on each organization and please consider supporting them year-round.
Mentor Me of Ulster CountyWrapping: November 30th, 2024 |
Christmas Wishes of Ulster CountyWrapping: December 1st and 7th, 2024 |
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Mentor me of Ulster County is dedicated to closing the mentoring gap and building a stronger, more connected community for at-risk youth ages 6-17. This evidence-based program offers one-to-one mentoring, family support, and access to enriching group activities and extracurricular opportunities, fostering social, emotional, and personal growth for every mentee. Your donation helps Mentor Me provide life-changing mentorships that connect at-risk youth with supportive, caring adults. It also funds scholarships for enriching activities like sports, arts, and camps, giving children opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive within their community. Additionally, your generosity allows us to offer critical support during times of need, ensuring families have access to essential resources. |
Christmas Wishes Ulster County is driven by a single goal; to do their part in making the world a better place for all by helping those in need. They are a non-profit organization founded in 2014 in hopes of helping families during the Christmas season. With help from generous donors and volunteers, they are now able to help families all year long!
Christmas Wishes is also one of our selected Giving Tuesday Roundup beneficiaries. You can support them by shopping with us on December 3rd.
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Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Troop 60067Wrapping: December 8th, 2024 |
National Honor Society, Kingston High School ChapterWrapping: December 14th, 2024 |
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Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability. Supported by adult volunteers and mentors right here in our community, as well as millions of alums around the globe, Girl Scouts lead the way as they discover who they are and how they can make the future a brighter place. Learn More or Support the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council |
Unveiled over a century ago, the National Honor Society enshrines four pillars at its heart: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. More than mere badges of honor for NHS members, these principles are transformative keys that unlock potential, enhancing every student’s educational journey, and ultimately empowering them to make profound, enduring contributions to our world. |
Kingston High School Tiger Band BoostersWrapping: December 15th, 2024 |
Kingston High School Key ClubWrapping: December 21st, 2024 |
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| The Kingston High School Tiger Band Boosters are the official fundraising support for the Kingston High School Band. These dedicated parents raise money to offset the costs of competing in marching competitions, maintaining instruments, uniforms, and special events for the talented students of the band programs. Kingston Tiger Band recently received their highest competition score ever in the 20 years since they joined the New York State Field Band Conference, placing 2nd at the State Championships held in the JMA Wireless Dome at Syracuse University. Learn More about KHS Tiger Band Boosters |
The first Key Club was formed in 1925 in Sacramento, California, and today is the oldest and largest high school student service organization in the world. Led by the Kiwanis Club, Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels. Learn More about Key Club International |
Ulster County SPCAWrapping: December 22nd, 2024 |
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The UCSPCA is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent cruelty to animals by providing temporary shelter and finding adoptive homes for homeless, abused and neglected animals; conducting cruelty investigations; eliminating the crisis of homeless animals by providing low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and by spaying or neutering all animals offered for adoption; providing humane education and by working to improve laws to end animal cruelty. The Ulster County SPCA does not receive funding from the ASPCA, nor any federal, state, or county agencies. We rely completely on our passionate advocates, donors, volunteers, adopters, local businesses, and friends to make our work possible. We appreciate your support in helping our organization and the many animals we care for each year.
Learn More or Donate to the UCSPCA |
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