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Be An Elf

Locality: Beenleigh, Queensland

Address: 12 Main Street Beenleigh 4207 Beenleigh, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.beanelf.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Greetings, fellow Elfs and friends...Boy, busy times are upon us! Dont be alarmedI just wanted to give you a heads up that Elfs you can expect a lot of announcements during the month of September. There are many things going on that I am sure you will be interested to know - we don't want to be in a pickle ,last minute! Yes it is hard to believe that there are only 98 days until Santa launches ! If you have questions, now might be a good time to ask! ...Continue reading

25.01.2022 What are the essentials poor children give up first, Elfs? Firstly, lets not sugarcoat poverty. Yes, children can be loved and have happy memories. But dont children also deserve a minimum standard of well-being? Is it ok that children live with hunger, poor health, live in their car or such unsafe neighborhoods, less attention from a parent who may have to work multiple low wage jobs to escape DV because an ex-partner can track them if they receive a social security bene...fit and numerous other harms? Here's the list ... The first thing to go in households struggling for money are trips to the dentist and doctors.The second is spending on clothes especially proper fitting uniforms , white socks and shoes. Next, families cut back on meat, perhaps buying cheaper cuts, and less of it- usually just one meal a day.Local trips also go out the window after that, with families' participation in the community falling away. Then the contents insurance gets cancelled, and families are forced to borrow to meet daily living costs. Then children are asked to be careful with their school stationary and not waste it ,so their education suffers. the list goes on ...This is the cascade of sacrifice poorer families experience when trying to scrape by on low incomes in an era of high housing costs. New baseline data on child poverty in our state is revealing new insights into the lives of the 433 in every 1000 children who live in households experiencing "material deprivation", which is measured by the enforced lack of six or more of 17 essentials for a living a decent life. Roughly 158 in every 1000 children are living in really miserable family circumstances, in households scraping by without nine or more of the 17 essentials, This represents the proportion of children experiencing real material hardship..Being born poor also means that children do not develop at the same level as their non-poor peers. It is these children we seek out to write out their Wishletters I hope that you can open your heart and help .

24.01.2022 It started with a simple belief, which became an idea, which turned into a mission. Even though this 2020 Christmas looks a little different to years past we wholeheartedly thank you ELF WISH GRANTERS - you gift angels - our donors and volunteers who give and have helped bring the joy of being a child to those who rarely experience waking up extra early to run and excitedly unwrap a gift. Thanks to you now many kids will get to experience that. You have given the gift of joy ,hope and the gift of kindness this Christmas. We are very grateful please know your help goes a long way and please stand proudly on your own doorstep Elves tonight and ring your bells because thanks to your generosity Santa's going to need it - his sleigh is very heavy !

24.01.2022 And our new sign is up come visit us at 12 main street Beenleigh

24.01.2022 Our first Bunnings BBQ was a success and got to work alongside some local celebs, as well! Thankyou to JJ from Beenleigh Driving School and Marianne jointly , from the Lions and Frank and Ann from the Mens Shed without whom this Boxing day BBQ would never have happened - also a big SHOUT OUT & thankyou for teaching us how to do the famous Bunnings BBQ - you are all an inspiration to Be An Elf . A super BIG THANKYOU also to other hardworking volunteer elves Sarah , James and ...Jazzi who joined Elf Rob and myself working it along side JJ, Marianne, Frank and Ann. We thank the Bunnings team for allowing us our first sausage sizzles, on Boxing Day and providing the BBQ and gas. We made a profit of $1168.85 for Be An Elf kids. Yeah! May I add it is sheer hardwork especially after the Chrissies we had ! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Make sure you support all the fantastic volunteer groups around Aussie being supported by Bunnings and allowed to run BBQ's pop-by and grab yourself a sausage sanga! And remember..... onions on the bottom!

24.01.2022 Easter Bunny is on he's way stay home stay safe enjoy the chocolates

23.01.2022 There’s nothing quite like Christmas morning to make you reflect back on all the experiences ,big dreams and people that have played a role in your journey and your story. We consider you to be part of the Be an Elf's story. Your unwavering support has made it possible for Be An Elf to grow, adapt, change and improve in countless ways over the past 14 years. Your support has helped to breathe dreams, hope and love into the lives of vulnerable children and transform their li...ves with the treasures you have gifted them to open on Christmas morning answering many wishes and the ongoing through out the year - inspiring programs and nurturing relationships. Nevertheless, 2020 was a difficult year for many children in our community. As we witness the heartbreaking challenges and hardships our children walk through every single day, we are reminded of why we fight for our kids and why we call on our community YOU =OUR ELF ARMY to fight with us. We believe that by knocking on a door, by listening to a story, by creating an inspirational program run from 12 Main Street Beenleigh - the bestest location in the world, we can be a constructive part of what shapes a child’s understanding of the world. We believe that when a community like you elves comes together and choose to invest their time, talent and treasures into the lives of vulnerable children, that their hearts, their hopes and their lives can be transformed. Thanks Elf Army to the unshakeable commitment of you - our community, we are able to walk alongside over 1,000's of children and youth through their challenges and celebrations. & We will continue with your help to invest in our programs to make them more engaging, meaningful and impactful for the children and youth growing up in poverty across our city and south east Queensland. We will also work on our IT- elves have put up their hands thankyou. This Christmas 2020 ,in particular thank you for fighting with us- yes we all try our hardest and will continue to . Thankyou everyone for making Christmas morning for so many kids with your unbelievable support -thankyou our community of donors, sponsors, supporters and volunteers, we have together continued to support our children with granting WishLists, inspiring big dreams, unconditional love, unrelenting hope, and unstoppable faith. Thank you all elfs for joining us, united for the one. We'll take some Christmas pics if we can and share soon In search of the one, love xxx Elf June

23.01.2022 Our most vulnerable are becoming invisible! How many more times do we have to see a vulnerable child loose their life because ALL THE ADULTS HAVE FAILED THEM! Be An Elf's conviction first and foremost is that all our children's lives matter. Period. Fact. Humility, because I understand that I will never truly understand how little Mason Jet Lee, and beautiful little Willow Dunn and the two Little Boys naked and locked away - in all their cases ,every aspect of the "village...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Be An Elf proudly supports Lids4Kids this local company makes prosthetic hands for children from plastic lids please drop off your clean plastic lids to 12 main road Beenleigh opposite luv a coffee so we can pass them on to Lids4Kids Sincerly the Elfs

21.01.2022 Good Morning our opening times are Monday to Thursday 930am till 12pm, Other times by appointment only, Please phone ahead to inform us off your visit to 12 main road Beenleigh, Sincerly June and the team

20.01.2022 Thats a wrap thank you to all those that pop in to day just to say hi ,asking for assistance, dropping off donations , dropping off there bottle caps see you all Thursday have to remember to bring in lunch cheers for now Rob

20.01.2022 Important Message from Lids4Kids

19.01.2022 Good Morning welcome to Wednesday, We are open from 9.30 till 12pm, but from the future we MUST OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY We ask that ALL donations be taken down the drive way to the back shed, and not brought to the the front door of the shop sue to social distancing requirement Finally we ask that you message , text , or phone us so that we are aware of your arrival again so social distancing measures are kept to, We thank you for your understanding in this matter.... Sincerely Rob Elf See more

19.01.2022 RE: Yesterday's Call Out for Help- thankyou elfs who rang and alerted us our facebook page was compromised - again ,we lost all the posts that were not backed up. We have had this year more than any other year experienced cyber attacks and IT technical failures . Very importantly if you messaged BE An Elf to help sponsor us can you please contact us back AGAIN either by text or messenger, secondly Our bank Details are NAB - BSB 084120 Account 975266546 ... Please also text us your tax receipt details to my trusty 3G iphone - 0408256251. I am VERY keen to hear from any elf who are super IT savvy with view of helping us so please message or text me also . I apologise in advance if your ring today or message I cannot guarantee contact straight back as my first duty is to get the presents out into the homes of our little WishLetter writers , and there are thousands to home deliver and a very small army of us . If you wish to come in and help 8 o'clock we need volunteers to get all presents out in suburbs and address tagged, checked twice and three times so we get all kids at a family delivered together. Then can we start with delivery and taking them out . I also apologise if I am bossy - we have a deadline - we cannot leave any child in need. In saying that THANK YOU VOLUNTEER ELFS !!! Be an Elf is blessed with you our community or rather volunteer army who are deeply invested in sharing hope with each child, igniting their dreams and ending the despair in their lives. I see our volunteers choose to be present, to truly listen , and to respond with truth, encouragement and enthusiasm . Our volunteers know that you are changing the world, through everything you do at Be An Elf , one child at a time. We are all filled with hope , because of you, our volunteers. Again , thankyou !

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17.01.2022 Good Morning Hope you all have a fantastic Thursday here a little poster from our friends Lid4Kids be an elf is a drop off point for this orsom organization we are open to.l 230 today

15.01.2022 Good Morning we hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Just a reminder 12 Main road Beenleigh is closed, we are operating by Morning appointments Only

15.01.2022 12 MAIN STREET IS NOT OPEN TODAY & I'LL TELL YOU WHY ! We understand that there is so much fear among us. It is now a different world and that will shape our future.As friends and supporters of Be An Elf, you know that the health and safety of our children, young people and the vulnerable will always be our first priority. For many the anxiety is overwhelming - they don't have enough of the basics - toilet roll,soap or hand cleaner, enough for three meals a day -most are not ...in schools and won't be able to online learn as they don't have a computer or internet. Adding to all of our stress is the sorting of the facts from the fake news as we try to protect our community,our families and ourselves.So as we do at BE AN ELF we are friends and are trying to be the children's lifelines at this moment in time. As the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation evolves around us, we are witnessing that the kids in the Be an Elf care are still some of the most vulnerable in our community due to their significant childhood trauma & poverty they are living. It is no good us sitting in 12 Main Street we are out going to them checking on them.What we are seeing with our own eyes is heartbreaking and I can honestly say the tears are flowing. Just yesterday one little eight year old showed me his hiding spot for food under his bed in fear he would 'have to go hungry again and they instructed me what he wished for more than anything.. spray cleaner to help protect his little sister'. OMG. Think about it ! As many of us walk around and take in images of the bare supermarket shelves, we're reminded of our babies and little children . These are the kids who have been hoarding food long before COVID-19 , who would pile up their plates at shelters - unsure of where their next meal would come from. Times are even harder now for the poor.Seeing what I am seeing I doubt many of these little children are high priority on any EMERGENCY COVID-19 PLAN- supposedly kids are less likely ... so on ... so on &so on. I know that if we try, ELFS, we can use this time of great uncertainty and isolation to open our hearts more than ever before to those children more vulnerable. Be An Elf only exists because of quiet everyday heroes like yourselves who over the past fourteen years have decided that no matter what happens, a child should never be homeless or alone in this world. We need now to RISE TOGETHER NOW ! Send me your ideas , connect with us on our social media and I promise to share regular updates with you. OPEN PATHS TO HOPE- We're all in this together. Thanx Elf June

14.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP and Good morning!! It is soo hectic my apologies if we miss a call from you so please bear with us, elfs. We will be open from 9am to get wishLetters delivered for Christmas Morning and repack wish sacks wet in yesterday's downpourand get good ideas to GET RENT MONEY !!! If you can volunteer some time please come and be prepared for "Elf Chaos" . We are also all needing to BRAINSTORM how we can raise the rent money at 12 Main Street so we can remain here ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 NEW WAYS WE MUST WORK We know this is a stressful time for everyone but this is not the new normal - we hope ! As the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve we want to ensure all our wonderful Elf donors and supporters that the Be AN ELF volunteer team, as in any extreme event, is still here to support local people and vulnerable children. Much of our day to day operations needs to be undertaken by appointment now- that means if you are making a drops offs please arrange ...Continue reading

12.01.2022 ELF ARMY WE NEED YOU 4 ACTION THAT MATTERS MOST As I write,it is an understatement to say we are living in extraordinary times . With our nation in near lockdown due the coronavirus outbreak this is magnifying problems for the children you help at Christmas who are cooped up alone or worse with a parent ( in nice terms )who may have " short fuses" - our vulnerable children are at risk more than ever. That means that all of us - ELF ARMY is needed more than ever and we must t...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Huge thank you to Cass and the team at sewing for charity lovely suprise From home made quilts pencil cases dolls for both boys and girls clothing the community coming together for the good of our children #sewingforcharityau #thesewinglair

10.01.2022 The words on the streets say it all

09.01.2022 TOO MANY SIGNS GET WASTED - HERE'S A WAY TO RECYCLE & VIBRATE POSITIVE VIBES At present we are collecting any elections signs and are in the process of adding children's positive art to them . If you would like to re-purpose and help we really need them.If you have any can you message BE AN ELF thanks heaps from Elf June .P.S. keep you eye out well be hitting the streets with colour

09.01.2022 Hello to you all Tomorrow we will be closed due to unforseen circumstances sincerlly RobHello to you all Tomorrow we will be closed due to unforseen circumstances sincerlly Rob

09.01.2022 What are your BIG " SCHOOL" DREAMS...Ella said "I will cry for 200 days at school" There’s nothing quite like the start of a new school year to make you reflect back on all the experiences and people that have played a role in your journey and your story especially if you are a child getting ready to go back to a new class. Many children are anxious and hoping this class year will be different. The stresses and deprivations of poverty affect children moreso outside their ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Let's share this site and start a conversation- we need more ELFS ! Let's leave no child without the essentials

08.01.2022 A lovely donation of baby and winter warmers droped off today

07.01.2022 Its that time of year where senior students are preparing to graduate. Be An Elf highly supports Tammy and her not for profit organisation Formally Ever After so if your year 12 student male or female needs that formal out fit for there big night. Jump on her face book or give Tammy a call

07.01.2022 Wow what a week at Be an Elf Thank you for all the donations that entered the door from school bags to baby bags each and every item shall find a loving home. Good luck to all the new prep starters on Tuesday mum's and dads when you walk away be proud and go have that coffee enjoy the 5 and a bit hours of your freedom. ... just a reminder that you can donate to the baby bank or any of the other programs Be an Elf run on Tuesday and Thursday 930 till 3 , any other day of the week by appointment. Have a wonderful Australia day weekend stay safe Elf Rob .

07.01.2022 Here's hoping for a brighter New Year and with today dawns full of promise for a great 2021.With a world wrecked by a disease we need not even name, we've all had to grit our teeth and roll with what it dished out. But it has forced us to grow strong together ..Thank you so much to everyone who sent their donations, toys, time, prayers, and support our way to give thousands of children in our community the Gift of Christmas and grant a wish or two on their Santa's WishLetters... ! Thank you so much to all the marvelous elves and angels who donated gifts and who organized last minute work toy drives. Your efforts and generosity helped make Christmas wishes come true for thousands of children so in need in 2020 .So thank you! Thank you, Thank you all so much for making their Christmas day merry and bright! Please take a moment now to share some of your New Year resolutions as you know I love spending time with people who are real and matter and as such I am not very tech or Facebook savvy but I promise as my resolution to spend more time passing on stories ,updates and pics here ... so be warned I need your help to realize Be An Elf's BIG DREAM , that one day, in the not so distant future we will see the end of child poverty and every child will have equal opportunity to thrive, to dream big and to reach their full potential. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for your faith, hope and love through the wild ride that was 2020! Here's to health, happiness and transforming lives in the year to come! See more

07.01.2022 As off tomorrow Be An Elf has change how we operate, The shop at 12 main road Beenleigh will operate in the Morning via Appointment Only, Allowing for us to continue with home visits For all donations / assistance phone June on 0408 256 251 Rob on 0402 750 789

06.01.2022 A Message from the Easter Bunny

06.01.2022 We are now closed Thank you for all off the cornflutes that have been donated. please deliver all donations down the drive way. Where a volunteer will meet you Please also remenber we are only Volunteers

05.01.2022 There is about 145 days until Santa launches his sleigh on Christmas Eve so "Be an Elf"is busy looking out for Elfs to DO GOOD & help with Wish Letters ! Firstl...y we also need all of you putting up hands to also accomplish the first step of full elfhood right here by becoming a secret spy for Santa. Just what is a secret spy? Some folks think it means spying on kids just to see if they are good. But thats not true. Being a secret BE AN ELF spy for Santa means watching your own home, your own neighborhood,telling us if there is someone at you school where their Mummy and Daddy need a little hand up because they may be sick or homeless and please help us by looking in your own part of town for Santa and reporting any good children that might wake up to nothing on Christmas Day. This year 2020 is a Pickle of a year - So pop us a message if you have some nominations so we can investigate for Santa and let's see if together we can help these little children and pop them on our list for his Christmas flight . Elfs - we have to start now -so work hard so no little one misses out . As a secret spy Elf for Santa you have a duty to report directly to the North Pole anything you see. If you see some little child, going without clothes school books etc youve got to say something to Elfs here at Be An Elf.. Honestly Santa needs your eyes! Become an elf by starting your work for Santa as one of our Secret Spies! See more

05.01.2022 Good Morning we are open to take donations for our baby bank to assist those in need please remember Be An Elf is a cashless not for profit registered organization staffed by volunteers that have provided assistance in the community for many years have a wonderful week drop in say hello sincerely Rob and the team

05.01.2022 Good Morning as we are preparing the shop for our next wonderful adventure we have pre loved bikes and scooter and a pogo stick to give away please drop in to 12 main road Beenleigh and see June or Rob even if it's for a tea and chat

04.01.2022 Hi, I'm June Hintz President of Be An Elf Ltd. We are a registered charity that assists children suffering from endemic and often generational poverty. Would you like to be involved this year, in our annual Christmas Appeal, for the disadvantaged and homeless children in our local communities? PLEASE JOIN THE BE AN ELF CHRISTMAS APPEAL... Make this Christmas special for children that live without hope and will literally have no presents at all, if you do not help. We receive Christmas Wish List letters from extremely poor children and then ask our wonderful donors to purchase some or all the items on the list. We then collect the items from you and distribute them to the children by the 25th December. The children that we assist are all Australian. This year, they will be predominately from Brisbane (North & South), Ipswich, Logan and the Gold Coast. Can you fulfill a Childs Dream this Christmas? If you would like to participate with the Christmas Wish List letters for the children this year and have not already subscribed, you can message us here https://m.me/beanelf01 Just click 'get started' on the bottom of the Messenger page, that you have been directed to . Then, could you just message yes to subscribe to our bot and you will be added to our list of contacts. After this, it is easy for us to chat, give you the latest news and we can easily update you with any new information. If it ever becomes a nuisance, you just send unsubscribe and it will take you off the list. Or alternatively, if you prefer, instead email us at [email protected] Wishing you a very happy coming Christmas, June the Elf: President Be An Elf Ltd 0408 256 251 Steve the Elf: Member Be An Elf Ltd 0468 323 677 www.beanelf.org.au

04.01.2022 LETS TALK GIFT CARDS Be An Elf trys it hardest not to allow gift cards on Christmas wish lists occasionally 1 or 2 may slip through. There are many reason for and against gift cards. ... We here at elf head quarters we believe a gift card is a quick fix. As we all know gift cards can be sold off for a lower cost then the card value resulting in under-age drinking, drugs, and criminal activity every thing be an elf is against In the past we have had donors question the reasons why a gift card is written on a child’s wish letter is it really going to the child ? What’s it going be used for is it really going to go towards clothes? We like you, our donors are very uncertain when it comes to answering these questions we surly hope the cards will be used for the intended request What can be done if a gift card is requested our advice is not to purchase a generic gift card that an be used in a bottle shop and or a department store where clothes and toys can be purchased try going in to a shop that sells a voucher for that clothing or toy store thus removing temptation of reselling the card Please leave comments good and bad about the request of gift cards on a child's wish letter lets open up a discussion May you all have a wonderful Sunday

03.01.2022 Yes a 3- day lockdown starts at 6pm tonight ! Just a brief hello and to state over this week end Be An Elf will be posting about "Going Back To School". I have been busy visiting many of the children you made Christmas so bright for and re-reading all our Christmas WishLists. It is evident that education is an essential key in opening the door of opportunity. But, it's a door that has been closed for too long, for too many children. ' Kids, in 2020 they just sort of gave up'...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Let's talk books The Be An Elf book case is looking sad that's ok we like it that way as we give out books to the children when they visit what we asking is if every wish list could receive a age appropriate book how cool would that be also if you have good quality second hand books drop them off so they can be passed on have a wonderful Friday

03.01.2022 Good Morning welcome to Thursday we are now open till 230 pm to receive your donations for the baby bank not forgetting the wonderful work #Lids4kids do so drop off your clean milk carton lids , soft drink bottle lids so Be An Elf can forward them on , we all so open for a chat and to help those needing assistance .Have a wonderful week end stay safe and enjoy life Sincerely Rob, June and our hard working Volunteers

03.01.2022 The first lot of wish letter gifts have rolled in Those waiting on wish letters thank you for your patience and support they are on the way may every one have a fantastic Thursday lots of luv from the volunteers and the Be An Elf Committee

03.01.2022 We help all needy local children but especially those up to thirteen years old .Now, more than ever,in our fight against the COVID-19 VIRUS, we must do whatever we can to support local Aussie children living in extreme poverty. Join the ELF ARMY to help these children now as we remain steadfast in our mission and know well have to work even harder to help improve lives.At this time, we do know,that the already-poor children will be one of the groups the hardest hit by this c...risis and whilst many say it doesnt hit many children the reality is children are vulnerable, getting very sick and in particular the most VULNERABLE. Many of the children you helped at Christmas are cared for by aged grandparents.What we and you, our ELFS, are acutely aware of is that now all of us are getting a taste of the constant insecurity and fear that those living in extreme poverty experience all of their lives. We are MORE THAN JUST A CHRISTMAS CHARITY and ELFS we are needed now more than ever. We all must spread and inspire kindness and RISE UP !

03.01.2022 Our Be An Elf Sign is up for 2020 thank you to Jazz and James for your wonderfully art work While Elf Max and Elf Tom are standing out the front we are open for wish letter writing dropping off wish letter gifts and the dropping off of donations ,

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