named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Amazon Wishlist Program
Enables donors to purchase specific pajamas online that are shipped directly to the organization for distribution, ensuring items meet current needs.
Family Request Program
Allows families in need to request pajamas through an online form, with the organization arranging pickup or delivery.
Pajama Collection and Distribution
Collects brand-new pajamas through community drop boxes and online purchases, then distributes them to children in need via partner organizations and direct family requests.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distribution of new pajamas to children in needCollects and distributes brand-new pajamas to children in foster care, homeless and domestic violence shelters, schools, hospitals, and low-income families during the holiday season through local shelters, schools, community organizations, and direct family requests. The organization serves thousands of children annually in the Capital District and relies on donated pajamas collected via community drop-off locations, online wishlists, and direct donations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$71K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Lynn Fraim — Executive Director
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partner for pajama donations through an Amazon Wishlist.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform used for managing and fulfilling in-kind pajama donations.
- American Legion Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Arise Fitness Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Arsenal City Tavern Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Board members Partner — Board members contribute to the organization's growth and operations.
- Bob’s Diner Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Bye-i Brewing Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Capital Region Drop Box Locations Partner — Network of local sites hosting donation drop boxes for in-person contributions.
- Chrissy’s Cravings Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Connie’s Classic Cuts Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Connors Insurance Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Danielle’s House of Hair Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- DeLollo’s Hardware Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- DeNooyer Chevrolet Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Dunkin’ Donuts – 151 Vly Road Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Dunkin’ Donuts – 557 Columbia Tpke Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Dunkin’ Donuts – Albany Shaker Rd Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Dunkin’ Donuts – Route 4 Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Dutch’s Place – Albany Shaker Rd Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Elks Lodge Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Finning Properties Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Fitness Artist Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Halfmoon Fire Dept Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Little Dog Lounge & Day Care Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Lynn’s – 81 Janes St Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Maranatha Ministries UPC Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Metabolic Fitness Partner — Hosts a pajama drop-off box as part of a community collection effort.
- Orchard Ford Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
- Pioneer Bank Partner — Upcoming host location for a pajama drop-off box.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Gift-Based Distribution for Emotional Well-Being 24 orgsmethodology: holiday-magic-through-giftingBy providing new pajamas as gifts during Christmas, the organization produces warmth, comfort, and emotional joy for children in vulnerable situations, because the experience of receiving a tangible, personal gift during the holidays fosters dignity, belonging, and hope.shared approach: Holiday-Centered Relational Aid →
- Community-Partnered Distribution Networkmethodology: community-partner distributionBy leveraging established community institutions and local partner-operated drop boxes, the organization increases outreach and delivery efficiency, because it builds on trusted local networks to expand accessibility and participation in the program.