Collin's Elves

10/19/2026

It’s hard to believe that we are less than a month away from preparing to spread holiday cheer to those who are away from home this season.🎅
For those who may not know us, Collin’s Elves was established by Collin when he was just 8 years old, inspired by the enlistment of both his brothers into the U.S. Navy. His desire to give back led him to create his own organization.
Over the years, he has visited numerous aircraft carriers, distributing stockings and additional supplies to various departments.
In our ninth year, we are focused on sending support overseas to those who need it most 🌎
Everyone is welcome to participate by shopping from our sailor-approved Amazon list or by sponsoring stockings through our secure donation site; both contributions are essential and appreciated.
We are grateful for the opportunity to continue our mission of spreading holiday cheer and uplifting the spirits of those who serve us!
Check out our sponsorships or make any tax-deductible donation here. 👉👉 https://givebutter.com/SFS26
Grab some of items that will ship directly to us.
📦📦 https://a.co/05KfQ2cJ
Don't forget to share and tag your friends!

10/11/2026

If we did a fundraiser with this design on a t-shirt, long sleeve or a sweatshirt, would you be interested? Please yes or no in the comments, thanks! ❤️💙💙

10/09/2026

Thank you for the recognition! 🖤💛

TJHS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: A COMMUNITY HERO!

A HUGE congratulations to TJHS junior Collin Arthrell on being named a UPMC Community Hero!

At just 16 years old, Collin balances school, sports, and a part-time job while running his very own nonprofit, Collin's Elves, which provides care packages and essential supplies to active-duty military members.

Inspired by his brothers joining the military eight years ago, Collin began sending care packages to them and soon realized he could make a difference for countless other service members.

As assistant soccer coach Michael Kulish shared, “You can’t coach hard work or work ethic, and that comes naturally to him.”

Collin, your compassion, dedication, and commitment to serving others are truly inspiring! You represent everything it means to be a Jaguar, and the entire TJHS community is incredibly proud of you!

Watch Collin's inspiring story featured on KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3Ggmw6lAA

Way to go, Collin! Keep making a difference!

10/08/2026

They are the best!

10/07/2026

Hey, that’s me! Thank you for all the votes, I am extremely proud to accept this on behalf of everyone who has made it possible!

At just 16, Collin Arthrell is making a huge impact. ❤️ Through Collin’s Elves, he’s sent more than 50,000 care packages to deployed service members while giving back to his community.

Join us in honoring Collin at Larry’s Hometown Heroes on October 20 at Rivers Casino! 🇺🇸 Get your tickets at KDKARadio.com

10/06/2026

Don’t forget to tune into KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh and catch Collin Arthrell LIVE on Pittsburgh Today Live .
Congratulations to the 2026 UPMC Community Hero! ❤️🤍💙

10/05/2026

Oh no, time's ticking faster than a sailor on shore leave! We've got just over a month to gather goodies for our seafaring friends, and our shelves are looking skinnier than a plank-walking pirate! With a deadline of November 10th for our Amazon list orders, we've only got enough loot for 300 sailors, compared to the 3,000 we had last year. Yikes!
We need all hands on deck—please dive into the list, sponsor or donate, and spread the word like a seafaring parrot to friends, family, and coworkers. We’re crossing our fingers and hoping not to cancel, as our sailors could really use this morale boost.
Join us live Wednesday evening at 7:00 EST for more updates!
Thanks a million for your support, and may the wind always be in our sailors' sails! https://a.co/05KfQ2cJ

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

We are thrilled to announce our return for the ninth year, now expanding our reach to San Diego as well! Our mission spans two locations: Norfolk and San Diego.
With just a month and a half remaining until our incredible team of military families and dedicated volunteers prepares 6,000 sacks for sailors on both coasts, we need to collect as many items as possible from across the country.
Why This Year Matters
This year is especially significant; morale is low, and we are determined to uplift spirits like never before.
All items from our Amazon list are shipped directly to us, making it incredibly easy to donate. And if you work for a fantastic company that wants to get involved, sponsorship opportunities are available too! https://a.co/05KfQ2cJ 📦
Time flies, and soon we’ll be on base distributing these care packages. You may be surprised by the profound impact you can make until you witness their smiles firsthand.
For more information or to explore past experiences, please visit our website at collinselves.org or join our Facebook groups to watch us LIVE every Sunday night.
Thank you for your continued support, and God bless our sailors!❤💙🌎

09/21/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please see specific dates below of our upcoming event. More information to follow soon, we are waiting for a few confirmations.
At this point we only have 200 bags to fill, last year we had close to 3,000. Here's our Amazon list, share it out and let's get this rolling!
https://a.co/05KfQ2cJ