The match-up of a child and a wish-list donor is anonymous although donors know the child’s first name, age, and sizes. A code number identifies each child and the agency where the gift will be delivered by the E.L.F. volunteer team—the “elves.” Wish list donations are $40 – 50 max.

All of our child sponsorships are very personal. You are assigned one specific child and that child’s holiday joy is your creation. You choose what gifts to give (see our Holiday Giving Guide for suggestions), you purchase them, and you bring them to our community holiday celebration to wrap them for delivery to your sponsored child. And you get to spend your Sunday in joyful celebration, knowing that you have made a profound and personal difference in one child’s life.

If you cannot be with us for our celebration on December 13^th you can still sponsor a child. You can purchase your gifts and send them to the celebration with one of our volunteers. Ask our for details. Or if you are not able to shop but still want to support a child’s wish list, make a donation payable to “Operation ELF” and we will use the funds to sponsor a child in your name.

To get started, send an email to and let us know how many children you would like to support. We’ll match you up with children most in need of support.