Activity Drive to Support the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

The average age of a child at the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is 15 years old. Items that can be donated include, but are not limited to:

• Board games specifically geared toward this age group;
• Sports equipment (i.e., basketballs, soccer balls, frisbees, badminton sets, etc.);
• Art therapy adult coloring books;
• Art supplies;
• Young adult novels.

The drive will run through Friday, June 19^th.

Individuals interested in donating can do so simply by driving up to Senator Serino’s District Office (4254 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538) on Friday, June 12^th or Friday, June 19^th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Individuals interested in donating who cannot do so on those days can call Senator Serino’s District Office at 845-229-0106 to make an appointment to drive up and drop off items.

In an effort to keep everyone safe, drivers will be asked to wear masks and to not leave their vehicle. Upon arrival, residents can simply call Senator Serino’s office and a team member will meet the driver in the parking lot to pick up the donations. Those interested in donating, but unable to deliver them, should call the District Office or email serino@nysenate.gov to arrange to have donations picked up by a team member. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only new and unused donations can be accepted.

For more information, please call 845-229-0106 or email serino@nysenate.gov.