Operation ELF has been active in New England for eight years. During this time, its volunteers have worked with dozens of local charities to ensure hundreds of children and families have a joyous holiday. Last year Operation ELF raised $6,600 in cash. Generous donors provided over a hundred boxes of household goods and wish-list-come-true gifts for 439 children.

The highlight of each year’s efforts is the annual community gathering held in the month of December. This event is where gifts are brought together and prepared for delivery to the many organizations who will pass them on to the children and families they sponsor. Our 8th Annual Holiday Event will be on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 2:00 ‑ 5:00 PM.

“What we create is pure magic for the children at the holidays,” said Sarah Blumenstock Girrell, the founder of Operation ELF (Everybody Loves Families) and co-leader of the 2009 project with her husband Kris Girrell. “This is our eighth year of making dreams come true for local children in need ... and our biggest year ever! We expect to have 900 children’s wish lists to fulfill! To do this, we need sponsors to open their hearts and choose a child’s wish list.”

Get Involved!
The larger a community we have involved in our efforts, the bigger impact we can make.

• Volunteer by joining one of our teams.
• Sponsor a child in need with a personal holiday gift package.
• Make a donation online. It's tax-deductible.
• Bid in our Silent Auction, or contribute an item for the auction.
• Celebrate with us at our annual event.