Hudson Valley charities

It's going to be a great times, as always, and for an important cause, as always.

There are a few Hudson Valley based charitable organizations that you can feel really good about giving your money or your time to.

I’m not complaining, but when I was a kid there wasn’t a whole lot to do at birthday parties. Cake and ice cream, watching the birthday kids open presents and maybe a game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Nothing is free and there’s got to be a catch, right? Well, sort of. But it’s such a great catch that you’ll definitely want to get involved.

Making a donation to a charity in someone’s name is a great holiday gift for those who have everything. If you need suggestions, here are 5 local charities you can be proud to get behind.