Become an Elf today!

Dear Friends,

In this community, there are many vulnerable people and families who need to experience a deeper sense of belonging, especially in the season of Christmas. To love one’s neighbor can take many forms but is often much simpler than initially thought.

Jubilee Elves invites you to share the love of the season with families and children within our community. Your generous support and care can be transformational in their lives, as they receive these acts of love, so often elusive in other parts of society.

At the heart of Jubilee Elves is the hope for a parent or guardian to create a joy-filled time and lasting memories for their child. Instead of a season of struggle, Christmas now may also be a time of shared love, keeping families connected and bonded. 

The silent and hidden partners of this wonderful time are the Jubilee Elves; people like you who choose to show love to their neighbors, helping Christmas feel meaningful and memorable. 

This year, Jubilee Elves will primarily be supporting Bellevue families from seven different areas:

• Families in the Bellevue School District who are experiencing homelessness

• Families in the Bellevue School District participating in ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)

• Families in the Jubilee REACH ‘Groceries for Families’ program, nearly all in the Bellevue School District

• Families in the Jubilee REACH ‘Before & After School’ program, all in the Bellevue School District

• Families participating in Jubilee REACH ESL

• Families referred by NISO, a local organization serving Hispanic families of preschoolers living in Bellevue and on the Eastside

• Families working at Jubilee REACH in need of support

Families participating in Jubilee Elves will experience the love and joy of the season, as well as receive tangible items, such as:

• A joyful and festive holiday reception at the Jubilee REACH Center

• A grocery gift card for the family

• The opportunity to select toys for each child from the Jubilee Elves Toy Shop, provided by other special donors

• A special personalized gift package for each child, provided by a Jubilee Elf

• Other special holiday items

See what it looks like through photos of last year’s Jubilee Elves celebration:

This year, we anticipate approximately 650 families with 1,500 children will request support through Jubilee Elves. If you have questions, please email jubileeelves@jubileereach.org.

Thank you for considering to love families in our community by being an Elf! Together, we can step toward these families to bring light, hope and happiness to this Christmas season.

Peace and blessings to you and your family,

Randy Eng
Executive Director, Jubilee REACH