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About Us

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How to Give:

One

Drop them off @ 

39326 Miller Rd,

Slidell, LA 70461

 

Two

Go to the Contact Us page and we will try to pick them up.

Three

Make your business or place of work a drop off zone for toys. 

 

Greetings and Salutations Friend,

 

Your trash is someone's greatest treasure!

 

Tinker Elves is a non-profit organization working to inspire a neighbor-to-neighbor philanthropic spirit by collecting, fixing, and delivering lightly used toys and donated goods to families in need in the community of Slidell, Louisiana. We would like to extend an invitation for you to get involved!

 

Tinker Elves is a dream realized by Danny Hamilton and his family in 2012, and has in the past 6 years, assisted over 1,000 children celebrate Christmas. On October 24, 2017 the Tinker Shop burned along with half the inventory for the year. It was a devastating loss for the families of the Tinker Community. It was a tragedy for Tinker Elves because the Tinker Shop was located in the founding family home. A total loss. We are confident because of the community that we will rise from the ashes.

This year, we hope to reach over 750 children as our 5th year as a legitimate non-profit. The goal for the future is to provide assistance to families in need of our support for other gift giving holidays.

The idea is simple. We collect and restore used bikes, scooters, power wheels, swing sets, basketball goals, and other toys. With the help of local schools and other organizations, we compile a list of deserving children to deliver these items to during Christmas time. We also take note of worthy families from nominations via our social media platforms.

 

While Tinker Elves does focus on children, the spirit of Christmas does extend to providing special request items such as Christmas trees, decorations, and Christmas dinners to support the whole family.

Donations will be accepted on October 1st and the Giveaway happens a week or two before Christmas. Volunteer Workshops will begin in early October. Events will be added on our page to let you know when and where. Any type of support that your sponsorship can provide will be most graciously accepted. We look forward to your sponsorship of our mission. Please send us a personal message to find out more about how you can help or how Tinker Elves can help you.

 

Tinker Elves is grateful for the participation of all volunteers and the generous donations from our community. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You! PS Please help us spread the word!

 

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