10.14.09 Looking For 'Holiday Elves' To Bring Holiday Smiles To Children

The Children's Study Home, a local human service agency, is planning its annual holiday toy drive to provide gifts to local children in need.  `Secret Santa Elves' are able to request wish lists created personally by the children, up to age 19, who are served by the Children's Study Home.   

The Study Home provides educational, residential, and foster care services for children and families throughout Western MA.  Children who have been abused, neglected, some who have been abandoned, and families fighting the cycle of violence, homelessness and neglect, all benefit from services provided by the Study Home.

Wish lists for children of all ages will be available beginning November 2, 2009.  A $50 maximum on each child is requested.  Monetary and gift card donations are also accepted.  Items purchased should be returned by December 12 to the Children's Study Home for direct distribution to the children and families by Study Home staff.

Contact Izzy Meléndez at The Children's Study Home at 413-739-5626 x 240 for more information today or to download a Secret Santa Wish List Request Form or make a monetary donation, please visit our website at www.studyhome.org/secretsanta.