Join the Holiday Hope Gift Campaign!
You can make a difference in the lives of children
and families across Western New York!
Give the gift of hope and happiness this holiday season!
The holiday season is approaching and Gateway Longview has
partnered with New Directions Youth and Family Services to
combine our annual holiday gift campaigns (formerly known as
Adopt-an-Angel and Save a Christmas) to expand our initiative
bringing joy and holiday gifts to over 500 children and families
across Western New York through the Holiday Hope Gift
Campaign.
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Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and
individuals, hundreds or children experience the joy of opening
presents during the holidays each year.
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This year, we hope to provide gifts for approximately 600 children receiving services from Gateway Longview.
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Your Gift Supports the Mission You Choose
While Holiday Hope is a joint initiative, rest assured your contribution will directly benefit the mission you choose. Donations made on and wish lists selected from this website will benefit families with Gateway Longview.
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Explore the ways that you can help below.
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Do you have a question? Check out the answers to the most frequently asked questions below!
Who does Holiday Hope help?
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Holiday Hope benefits kids who:
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Are receiving services through Gateway Longview
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Have verified economic need
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Are not linked to any other holiday drives
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Would otherwise go without gifts this holiday season
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Will I meet the family I sponsor?
No, to honor confidentiality, the families are given fun, holiday-themed code names (e.g., The Peppermint Family, The Tinsel Family, The Snowflake Family).
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We do, however, receive many heartfelt thank-you cards and letters, which we share with donors whenever possible.
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How do I know what to buy?
Children and families provide wish lists that include a child's:
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​Favorite toys, hobbies, and colors
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Clothing sizes
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Special interests
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How much should I spend?
Donors decide the amount they are comfortable spending. We encourage balancing gifts across sibling groups, so every child will receive gifts of similar value. ​
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(Please note: we cannot accept gently used gifts.)
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Should I wrap the presents?
Please do not wrap gifts. This allows parents/caregivers the joy of wrapping and knowing what their children receive.
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Optional: You may include wrapping paper, bows and tape.
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How do the gifts reach families?
Once shopping is complete, gifts can be delivered to:​​
6350 Main Street | Williamsville, NY 14221
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Drop-off details will be provided with your assigned family. Please include the holiday code name when dropping off gifts.​​​​​​​
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Other ways to get involved? Deadline for Volunteer Sign ups: Nov 17th
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Contact Us
Holiday Hope request form:
The deadline for sign up is Friday, November 14th
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Shipping Address: Attn: Holiday Hope – Gateway Longview – 6350 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
Other Ways To Participate
Gateway Longview is also accepting donations for Holiday Hope through our Amazon Wishlists, Gift Cards and In-Kind donations. Gift Cards can be mailed to Gateway Longview Foundation, ATTN: HOLIDAY HOPE 6350 Main Street Williamsville NY 14221 and must be received by December 3rd. You can also give online below year round.
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Physical gifts are preferred for Holiday Hope Gift Campaign but we will also accept Gift Cards. Gift Cards from Walmart, Target, Amazon or a local grocery like Tops, Wegmans, or Aldi are always needed.
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Give Year Round
Gateway Longview is a non-profit human services organization established in 1890 that provides comprehensive programs focused on behavioral health, community-based services, residential treatment, and special education programs to nearly 5,000 children and families annually throughout Western New York. Driven by core values of Integrity, Safety, Empowerment, Diversity and Collaboration through a trauma-informed lens to care, Gateway Longview is committed to working together to protect, to give hope, and to enrich the lives of every child and family we serve.
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Get Involved
Whether you're able to give two hours during a one-time visit, or two hours once a month to spend time with youth in care, you can be sure that your time is invested well. So much of what volunteers accomplish at Gateway Longview would not be feasible without the donated time, passion, and commitment of our community.
