About Us

History

The concept for Elf Shelf was proposed by a delegation from First Baptist Church Radford, who saw a similar program in Baltimore. The first year of operation was 1993. At that time it was held at the Radford School Board building and there were no eligibility requirements. Consequently, it was difficult to predict demand and ensure availability of goods. In following years, eligibility requirements were established, procedures refined, community support elicited, and Elf Shelf soon began to flourish. Radford Elf Shelf is now held each year at Grove United Methodist Church, usually the first weekend in December.

Board of Directors

President: Margaret Sproule

Vice President: Penny Sweet

Treasurer: Karen Smith

Secretary: Laura Eanes

Board Members:

Debbie Carlson - Book co-chair

Dana DeHart - Volunteer coordinator

Laura Edmonds - Volunteer co-coordinator

Kristi McCraw - Special request shopping coordinator

Kelly Morris - Book co-chair

Marissa Smith - Social media specialist

Community Partnerships

Over the years solid relationships have developed within the community which allow Elf Shelf to function more efficiently. Partnerships, cooperative efforts or collaborations involved in this project include:

First Baptist Church-Rock Road - serving as 2024 "shopping" location

Grace Episcopal Church - office space

Grove United Methodist Church—screening, toy distribution, and storage site

Harvey Chevrolet—new bike assembly/used bike repair

Kollmorgen—trucks and drivers to transport toys

Radford City Schools—donation of gifts/assisting with screening

Radford Clothing Bank—loan of shopping baskets

Radford Noon Rotary Club—solicitation letter mailings

Radford Rotary members—toy pick-up and delivery

Radford University sororities/fraternities/clubs—volunteers

Local Banks/Churches/Businesses—collection site for gifts, volunteers for all sorts of Elf Shelf needs!!

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