Operation Santa Claus

Yonkers, NY

Est. by Sen. Bill Condon · 60+ Years

Operation
Santa Claus

A Yonkers tradition of giving — funding adaptive equipment and services for neighbors with developmental disabilities, all year round.

Sunday, December 6✦9:30–11:30 AM✦Castle Royale, Yonkers

When

Sunday, Dec 6

9:30–11:30 AM

Where

Castle Royale

92 Waverly Place, Yonkers

Who

Everyone welcome

Open to the public

Every dollar becomes equipment.

  • ✦Mobility aids that restore independence
  • ✦Communication devices that give people a voice
  • ✦Adaptive tools for daily living
Santa and an elf celebrating with a guest at Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus is a bipartisan coalition of public officials, local merchants, civic groups and residents.

Founded by the late Senator Bill Condon, the program has raised tens of thousands of dollars over six decades for individuals with developmental disabilities — supporting them not just during the holiday season, but year-round.

2025 Honorees

Celebrating our champions

A guest laughing with three men in suits at an Operation Santa Claus event
A moment from the Operation Santa Claus celebration.
“Operation Santa Claus continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.”
— Senator Nick Spano
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Dr. Iyad Annabi, MD

Lifetime Achievement Award

✦

Senator John E. Flynn

Lifetime Achievement Award

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Yonkers Fire Department Training Unit

Eleanore Klein Community Champion Award

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Cecil Niles

Anne Neville Parent Advocate Award

Chairman

Sen. Nick Spano

Co-Chair

Tom Meier

Co-Chair

Gail Burns

Join us this December.

Questions, tickets or donations — reach out to Gail Burns.

gmb927@gmail.com

or call Gail at (914) 469-4835