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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS


- November: We need help setting up the event site, building/erecting the props, gathering toys/gifts from our collection sites, and preparing for the children's arrival in December. There will be something for everyone to do. Carpentry, electricity, and painting skills will be especially helpful.


- December: The Christmas projects run from December 3 - 20. Each day, a minimum of 50 volunteers are needed to help in the various activities. Weekday shifts are from about 9AM - 2PM. Lunch is provided. Most positions do not require heavy lifting and we have some positions that are completely sit-down.


- Last week of December through second week in January: We need help disassembling the event site, delivering excess toys to the schools so they can create "birthday closets," and placing things in our storage units.


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WE NEED TOYS



The events will require at least 22,500 toys. Each toy should cost from $5 - $10. Extremely nice toys can found in this price range by looking for sale specials and clearance items. There are several ways you can help:

  • Purchase one or several toys yourself.
  • Make this a family Christmas project and have each of your family members donate a present.
  • Organize a toy drive at your workplace. Last year, the owner of a small hair salon collected 237 toys from her customers.
  • Organize a toy drive at your church.
  • Organize a neighborhood toy drive. We gave flyers to 30 of our neighbors and collected over 200 toys.
  • Organize a toy drive at your children's schools. School toy drives usually collect 350 - 650 toys.
  • If you belong to a service organization, ask them to hold a toy drive.
  • If you belong to a hobby club or special interest group, ask them to hold a toy drive. Donations to Positive Network Alliance, Inc. can also be made specifically for the purchase of toys.
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    we need small gift items

    We need at least 30,000 items for the gift area in the Elf Boutique. These gift items can be either for adults or for children. Anything you can purchase in a dollar store is perfect. The children get to select these items to give to their families as Christmas presents. There are several ways you can help:

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    we need gift wrap and tape

    Each day we need 54 rolls of gift wrap and 25 rolls of tape. There are several ways you can help:

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    we need supplies, equipment, and services

    FOLDING TABLES. We need 28 folding tables (72" x 30"). These are available at Costco ($50) and Lowe's ($38). You could purchase one or more tables or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name.

    FOLDING OR STACKING CHAIRS. We need 100 folding or stacking chairs. These can be purchased for about $10 each. The best quality and prices are available at used furniture stores. You can purchase folding or stacking chairs or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name.

    ART SUPPLIES. We need everything from crayons, poster paints, and pencils to paper, school glue and scissors. If you have extra art supplies, you can donate them. You can also purchase art supplies yourself or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name.

    CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. In order to turn the event site into an enchanting Christmas fantasy land, we need as many Christmas lights as possible. Ideally, we are looking for strings of multicolor mini-lights, but we will use any sizes and colors we receive. If you have working Christmas lights left over from previous years, we can use them. New lights can be purchased inexpensively at most stores in the fall or ordered year round online. You can purchase Christmas lights yourself or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name.

    INFLATABLES. Christmas inflatables make great props for our Christmas events. They are large (between 4' and 9' tall and up to 12' long), colorful, easy to set up, take up little storage space, and are inexpensive. They can be purchased at most stores in the fall or ordered year round online. You could purchase inflatables yourself or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name. If you decide to buy an inflatable, make sure it is manufactured by Gemmy Industries. Although they are based in Texas, Gemmy has been extremely generous in their support of these events.

    PRINTING. The Christmas projects require a substantial amount of professional printing for information sheets, handouts, brochures, and activity sheets. If you are a printer or know a printer who might want to become a sponsor, we could use your help. You can also donate funds to us to help underwrite our printing costs.

    INK JET PAPER. Coordinating these events requires a tremendous amount of paperwork. You can also purchase ink jet paper yourself or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name. Ink jet paper iis available at all office supply stores (Staples, Office Max), as well as Wal-Mart and Costco.

    PRINTER INK CARTRIDGES. The volume of paperwork necessary to coordinate these events also required ink jet cartridges. You can purchase ink jet cartridges your self or donate the funds to us to purchase in your name. We use Canon 3E Black, 6Y Yellow, 6M Magenta, and 6C Cyan. These can be purchased at all office supply stores (Staples, Office Max), as well as Wal-Mart and Costco.

    INSURANCE. Special Events Insurance will have to be obtained for the entire time we are using the facility where the event will be held. We need donations to underwrite the cost of the insurance premium.

    FUEL COSTS. There will be fuel costs associated with our pick-ups and deliveries. We need donations to underwrite the costs of fuel.

    CAFE SUPPLIES. We need paper plates, napkins, paper cups, plastic utensils, and condiments. These items can be purchased inexpensively in bulk quantities at warehouse stores like Costco, Smart&Final, and Sam's Club. You can purchase them yourself or donate the funds for us to purchase them in your name.

    TRUCKS AND VANS. We need vans and pickup trucks to assist in picking up toys from our various collection sites and bringing them to the event site. Other deliveries and pick-ups need to be made during the endire course of the events. If you own or have access to a van, pickup, or other type of truck, we can use your help.

    TRUCK RENTAL. We may have to rent a truck to assist with collecting the toys and gift items. If so, we will need donations to underwrite that expense.

    UTILITIES. We need donations to help underwrite the cost of our electric and water usage at the site. There might also be an initial startup fee.

    PORTA-JOHNS. Depending on the availability of restroom services on site, we may need to rent porta-johns for the events. We will need donations to underwrite those costs.

    RESTROOM ITEMS. We need paper towels, toilet paper, liquid hand soap, and liquid hand sanitizer. During the course of these events, 15,000 people may use the restrooms and we need ample supplies to maintain sanitary conditions at all times. You can purchase these items yourself or donate funds to us to purchase them in your name.

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    we need entertainers

    We need singers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, magicians, clowns, balloon artists, face painters, jugglers, stilt walkers, bands, choirs, and anyone else who would like to entertain our kids. If you would like to perform yourself or know someone who would, please contact us immediately so we can add you to the schedule. We have a stage and microphone waiting just for you.

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    we need a building

    URGENT! We need the use of a 20,000 square foot building from mid-November 2007 through mid-January 2008. The ideal facility will be located between 75th Avenue to the West, US 51 to the East, Baseline to the South, and Northern Avenue to the North. If necessary, we can go as far North as Bell Road. The building should contain mostly large open space such as that found in a retail store, warehouse, hangar, or storage facility. If you know of a facility that might be available, please contact us immediately at (623) 326-7951.

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