Operation ELF is an all-volunteer gift-giving organization that brings hope, joy, and the spirit of the holidays to children who are wards of the state or in transitional living situations. Operation ELF is an all-volunteer gift-giving organization that brings hope, joy, and the spirit of the holidays to children who are wards of the state or in transitional living situations.

    Sponsor a Child

    Sponsoring can be a powerful way to make a child’s wish come true. Without a sponsor, many children are unable to receive any gifts this holiday season. Find out how you can help make magic happen.

    Sponsor a Child Today

    Donations

    We know how busy your lives can get taking care of your family and other responsibilities. But you can still help a child with a cash donation. Your donation will be used to purchase a gift for a specific child.

    Make your donation today!

    Volunteer

    Volunteers are needed with a wide range of skills, but mostly with a willingness to reach out to others, to share your time and your holiday cheer, and to have a lot of FUN! Some of the the help we need includes: event planning, decorating, shopping for gifts, packing, and more.

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    Our Sponsors

    Penske
    Avidia Bank

    Our Testimonials

    • I just wanted to thank you one more time for all of your help coordinating this year’s toy drive. It was a pleasure working with you! We truly appreciate all of your generosity and kindness. Thank you so much for your support!

      Walker School | School Organization

    • Dear ELF’s, I am very thankful that you all took time out to spread some Christmas with my friends and I. The gifts was beautiful, and I know we all had fun playing with them. I want you to know that we are grateful for your help.

      GRASP program | gift recipient

    • Dear ELF, Thank you for the amazing games. I really really think they are fun and I love it. Thank you for the books. I love all of them and these so funny. I love them.

      Anonymous | gift recipient

    • Please accept my grateful and sincere thank you for the gift cards you sent me. I cannot even put into words how much these are appreciated. As you may be aware, I have had some tragedy in my life. And being a disabled mother of two, and widowed, life has proven to be quite challenging to me. There has been 0 money for any type of gifts again this year. And all the money that I am able to get, goes directly to bills and oil. Although this is understood, and my children are well aware of my struggles, these gift cards will enable me to buy a little something special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

      JF&CS | gift recipient

    • Thanks for the presents that you bought me. I love all of the stuff!! It was so fun and useful that whoever comes to my house they love to play too. Again, thanks!

      Angelina | gift recipient

    • Thank you so much for the gifts that you got me. I had very much fun playing with my things. Well thanks very much again for the gifts.

      Celeste | gift recipient

    • When I was about 12 I helped hand deliver the donations to the first ELF families. I remember the looks of excitement and maybe even relief I saw on parents’ faces, and felt like I was Santa himself spreading the best that the holiday spirit has to offer.

      Kassie Snowdon | volunteer

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