Cops, Kids and Toys Program

Employees with flexible work hours during the day are asked to help sort toys and shop for the Cops, Kids and Toys Program, Dec. 9-13. A commitment of three-hour shifts is requested, but shorter amounts of time would also be helpful. Contact Lynnette Loper, lml11@cornell.edu or 255-1111, 592-9795, for details and to volunteer. All sorting and counting of gifts will take place at the Triphammer Shopping Center in the former Creative Kids store.

Cornell Elves Program

The Cornell Elves Program was founded in 1989 to benefit children in need in Tompkins County and the surrounding area by providing clothing and toys to thousands of students from dozens of area schools.

Sponsoring a child for the Winter Holiday Program costs approximately $125, but even a $5-10 donation will help as the program enters its final shopping weeks. The program is run by nearly 40 volunteer “Elf Leaders”; there is not one penny of overhead cost.

To make a donation, send a check payable to “The Elves” by Cornell campus mail to Maureen Brull, 130 Day Hall, or mail it to Bill Alberta, 751 Elm St., Ithaca, NY 14850. If you prefer, you can make a cash donation directly to the Elf Leader for any of the participating schools.

Share the Warmth campaign

Contribute new and gently used winter wear and blankets to the 21st Annual “Share the Warmth” campaign, which ends Dec. 16.

Winter wear can be new or gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, snow boots, snow pants and other cold-weather articles that may be dropped off at numerous locations. The community is in greatest need of winter gear for children. The drive is open to Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College students, faculty and staff, as well as Ithaca area residents.

Collection boxes can be found at these Cornell locations: all undergraduate residence halls and community centers, all graduate housing service centers, Mann Library, Anabel Taylor Hall, East Hill Plaza, Vet School Medical Center, Humphreys Service Building, Day Hall, Sibley Hall, Statler Hall, Weill Hall, Willard Straight Hall and Seneca Place.