The Elf Louise Toy Drive starts today and will conclude at this year’s 86th Annual Candlelight Advent Prayer Service on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel. Toys for all age ranges will be accepted and gifts must be UNWRAPPED.
The Toy Drive is named after alumna Louise Locker (MSW 1976). In 1969, Locker started a Christmas Day tradition of providing gifts to children in need. She became known as “Elf Louise.”
Gifts will be collected at different locations on campus. Donation boxes will be at the Elliott House, the Main Building Welcome Desk, Casa Caritas and the Library Circulation Desk. Purchases for donated gifts can be done online and have it directly shipped to:
Attn: Mission and Ministry Toy Drive
Elliott House
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
The Elf Louise Christmas Project is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization staffed completely by volunteers. The project is dedicated to providing a little bit of joy to San Antonio Bexar County’s less fortunate children. For more information, email missionandministry@ollusa.edu or call 210-528-7171.