Arctic League

02/19/2026

To all the “hatters” we are definitely continuing with the need for hats! After taking inventory this is what we need & have on hand.
Girls 1-3 need 500 have 395
Girls 7-9 need 500 have 251
Girls 10-12 need 500 have 262
Boys 1-3 need 500 have 222
Boys 4-6 need 509 have 386
Boys 7-9 need 500 have 195
Boys 10-12 need 500 have 27

We have more than enough girls 4-6 so that is why they aren’t listed.

If anyone has extra yarn or fleece that they would like to donate will be sure to give it to those making hats.

Thank you to everyone who makes all the beautiful hats!

01/19/2026

Many thanks to all our donors who help to make the Holidays special for the children of Chemung County!

We gratefully acknowledge the following for their donations to the Arctic League’s 2025 fundraising campaign. We apologize if we have misspelled a name, or if a donation has been, inadvertently, omitted. Please contact us clicking here to help us correct any typographical errors or omissions. Any ...

01/06/2026

It’s with deep sadness that the Arctic League acknowledges the death of one of our Directors: Charlie Lechliter. Charlie joined our Board in 1993, and at the time of his passing was our second longest, current serving, Director. Charlie often diverted the limelight to others within the organization, but he was a very important cog in our wheel. His assistance with the operation of our warehouse, his electrical experience and his dedication to helping children in our area have a memorable Christmas were paramount to his efforts to make the Arctic League successful. Charlie single handily created our “make a hat” program, which encouraged volunteers - near and far - to knit hats for our children recipients. This work will continue, to encourage an avenue for community volunteers to help the league, and to provide a meaningful gift to many children within our area.

We extend our condolences to Charlie’s wife Lisa, his children and extended family. RIP Charlie - we will miss your effort, your hearty laugh and your presence, but we will carry on in your memory.

12/23/2025

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12/19/2025

Thank you to Bradley Farms and Twinkle Town for helping us towards our goal this year with a great donation. Still time to help us close our books.

12/18/2025

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) — The Arctic League, an organization that makes sure no child in Chemung County goes without gifts on Christmas, is looking for a little more help from

12/17/2025

The countdown to Christmas is on, and in Chemung County, the Arctic League is hard at work to make sure no child goes without on Christmas morning.

12/17/2025

12/15/2025

We are at 70% of our goal for this year. You can still help with your donation online at www.arcticleague.com, by mail at PO Box 113, Elmira, NY 14902 or at any of our auxiliary book locations.

12/14/2025

The Arctic League participated in Wreaths Across America Saturday at Woodlawn National Cemetary. President Karen Miller-Ring and Board Member Joe Kane placed a wreath honoring our first Arctic League recipient James Loftus, known within the Arctic League as “Friday”! James was discovered and helped by members of the Arctic League back in 1912 and went on to serve his country in World War One. In helping James, the members of the Arctic League realized that they could help others in need and grew into the Charity we have today.

12/10/2025

We are still about 100 hats short for boys 7-9 & 10-12....

12/08/2025

The 95th Annual Arctic League Broadcast is in the books and thanks to everyone who made it a huge success! Many volunteers as well as our media partners joined us to create the broadcast, performers of all ages and styles provided the Holiday spirit with music and generous donors joined us on stage or by phoning in their pledges. The Broadcast total was $39,600 towards our goal this year and you can still donate at any of our auxiliary locations, by sending a check to PO Box 113, Elmira, NY 14902 or online at www.arcticleague.com.

Thanks again for everyone helping to keep the Christmas spirit alive!