The Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. provides new toys, warm clothing and food to families and senior citizens in need in the townships of Potsdam, Madrid, Hopkinton, Nicholville, Brasher Falls, Chase Mills, Fort Jackson, West Stockholm and Winthrop, N.Y.
Applications are now available to receive assistance from the Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. program. Graduate students with families who are in need of assistance are eligible as well.
We would appreciate your help in reaching out to families who need help for the holidays. If you or someone you know could benefit from the Potsdam Holiday Fund program, please direct families or individuals to apply for the program at potsdamholidayfund.org/apply no later than November 30th.
You can donate to the fund by picking up a Giving Tree Tag and buying goods for a child within the age frame indicated on the tag. Tags are available in the Student Center. Donations must be turned in no later than 12/10 to be distributed during the 2024 season.
You can also donate via check or online and you can email the Potsdam Holiday Fund at info@potsdamholidayfund.org to request a giving card.
Anyone may also volunteer to help sort and distribute donations via the PHF website.
You can also support the fund by attending Dr. Jim’s Chemistry Magic Show on Saturday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m., in Science Center Room 360. Clarkson Professor Jim Peploski brings his “Miracles, Magic and Mayhem” show to the community on a Saturday in December in Clarkson’s Science Center. The show, targeted to children and great fun for all ages, benefits the Potsdam Holiday Fund. Each family or individual attending is asked to bring one new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to the fund. Monetary contributions are also welcome in lieu of a purchased gift. Dr. Jim’s show will feature 10 to 15 demonstrations, including a free sample of ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The event is sponsored by Dr. Jim Peploski and the Clarkson University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Watch for details at https://www.facebook.com/PotsdamHolidayFund.
Angela Peploski
Adjunct Faculty
Clarkson University
Chair of Application Committee
Potsdam Holiday Fund