The Elf project

10/13/2026

It’s Trivia Tuesday! In the classic holiday film Elf, what are the four main food groups according to Buddy? I’ll be sending a sweet prize to the first person who gets the answer right! 🎄🍬🍝✨

10/12/2026

We only have a few weeks left for our Double Dollar days fundraiser! All proceeds will help provide Christmas meals for local families. Remember, if you donate $50, Kathy Christian has agreed to let you pie her—you know that’s worth every penny! If you’ve already picked your days but haven’t sent your donation yet, please reach out and we’ll help you get it sorted. Thank you all, we appreciate you so much! 🥧🎄🎁

10/11/2026

We are down to the final weeks of preparation before our lists are filled with precious kiddos! Our elf helpers are working around the clock to ensure every child’s needs are met, and we are currently looking for a few important donations to get fully prepared. If you’d like to help, we are in need of:

• Toys & Fun: Superhero toys, cars, trucks, toddler items, sensory toys, playdough, slime, and fidgets.
• Older Kids: Makeup sets, wallets, and teen boy gifts.
• Comfort items: Large throw blankets and hygiene items.
• Clothing: Socks, underwear, girls' clothing (all sizes), boys' outfits (up to size 7), and boys' pants (sizes 8–14).

We appreciate every gift and donation so much—we couldn't do this without your support! 🎁✨🧸 .

10/11/2026

Come as you are. He loves you . He sees the beauty past the scars .

Official music video for “Come As You Are” by Crowder.Get the full...

10/10/2026

Who is ready for this seasons meet the elves? Kathy Christian is one of our incredible founding members and honestly a total superhero.
By day, she is one of smiling faces on the Appalachian Miles for Smiles team, working tirelessly to bring dental and vision care to low-income families across our region. Over the years, Kathy has served on a million and one boards and ministry teams. She is a true Swiss Army knife of talent—packed with skills, a massive heart, and connections to just about everyone (which has been a massive blessing to our team!).
Kathy is also our resident bargain hunter, scouring the earth for deals all year round to make sure we can stretch every dollar. On top of everything she does for the community, she is a deeply devoted mother, YaYa, and great-YaYa to so many.
Now, Kathy will be the first to tell you she is not a fan of wrapping presents, lol! But she loves these kiddos so much that she puts aside her wrapping woes and gets straight to work every single year.
When she does finally take a rare and well-deserved break, Kathy loves to what she calls "chase the wind." There is nothing she enjoys more than escaping to a quiet, peaceful spot in nature, settling in with her beloved pups by her side and a good book in her hands, and spending sweet, uninterrupted time talking to God. It’s her ultimate way to recharge that big heart of hers.
Kathy, we hope you get to chase the wind very soon, and please know how deeply you are loved and appreciated by all of us. Thank you for everything, Kathy Christian! ❤️

10/10/2026

A big thank you to some little elves for donating some precious items. Thank Wyatt and Weston MacNeil .

10/09/2026

🎄 Ok friends, let's do another share contest! 🎉
Hit that like button, share this post, and tag your besties below! 👇
Then, leave us a comment telling us your favorite Christmas movie! 🎬🍿
I’ll pick one lucky duck to win a fun prize! 🦆🎁

10/09/2026

Happy Help an Elf Friday, everyone! 🎅 We are officially in the home stretch of prepping before our season starts! To keep things moving fast and running smoothly, we need to stock up on the basics right now. Our elf staff might be short (pun intended! 🤷‍♀️😂), but our hearts are big—and we need your help to get completely prepared!
Here is what we need to stock the shelves this week:
• 🧼 Hygiene: Soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste
• 💄 Teen Girls: Makeup and trendy teen items
• 💼 Teen Boys: Wallets, cologne, and devotionals
• 🎒 Teens General: Backpacks and teen-sized blankets
• 🥞 Kitchen: Pancake mix, cake mix, and icing
Remember, these gifts do so much more than fill a stocking. They provide a sense of worth and hope to local kids and caregivers during seasons that can feel incredibly bleak. Every single item makes a difference. Thank you for being the best community an elf could ask for! 🎁 .

10/08/2026

The countdown has begun: we are under 100 days until Christmas! ⏰ Every dollar you give goes straight to work buying essential food, warm clothing, and special holiday gifts for families facing extreme hardships. Without our community's help, these sweet children might miss out on Christmas completely. Every bit counts—let's make a difference together! 🎁

10/08/2026

Hey friends! For today’s giving challenge, a 16-year-old young man just stepped up and claimed days 1, 2, and 3! 🥳 He is officially challenging everyone else to pick multiple days, too!
Remember, every single dollar from this challenge goes directly toward providing a fabulous holiday meal for our sweet families. And don't forget the best part: for every $50 donated, Kathy Christian will take one pie to the face! 🥧 Let’s keep this momentum going—who is going to match his challenge next?