The 2011 Christmas season represented our second year serving Central Oregon. A huge thank you to over 40 volunteers that gathered to work in the “Elf Store”, the dozens of local organizations refering families and the many “Elves” that donated gifts. Together we partnered with over 400 families in December of 2011, making Christmas brighter for 1045 children here in our community.
Operation Elf Box is a grassroots community project. We serve economically disadvantaged families in Central Oregon. By providing an “Elf Store” for those to visit by appointment, we offer stockings, stuffers, gift wrap and gifts for children that would otherwise go without at Christmas. OEB receives referrals from local partners to include aid agencies, area churches, schools and other sources, opening the doors to anyone who needs a hand. The “Elf Store” is a light for many, hosting an annual celebration event for women that have become victims of domestic violence. When you place a new unwrapped gift into an “Elf Box”, it will find its way under a tree in our community. Thank you for your generosity and for visiting our site.
~ Josh Hart, Resident Elf