Get involved Operation Elf: supporting parents in prison to give a Christmas gift to their children Every year more than 300,000 children are separated from their mums or dads through imprisonment. Christmas can be a painful time for families in this situation. But you can help make the festive season a little brighter through Operation Elf. Operation Elf supports parents in prison to give their child a Christmas gift, maintain their identity as a mum or dad, and strengthen family bonds. How do I get involved? Option 1: Donate to the Operation Elf 2023 Appeal Pact staff across England and Wales will use your donation to help a mum or a dad in prison give a gift to their child. You can also share your support on social media using the hashtag #OperationElf. Donate . Option 2: Join in the fun with your workplace If you are a corporate organisation and interested in getting involved, please contact Partnerships and Engagement Manager, Haddy. . .Email: op-elf@prisonadvice.org.uk .... Option 3: Involve your parish .Pact’s Faith in Action team supports parishes to work in partnership with Pact at a nearby prison. .Parishioners can meet Pact staff and volunteers, provide gifts directly, and help at Christmas Family Days .to see the difference they are making for parents in prison and their children. To get involved in a parish-prison partnership, contact Theresa and Marie: [email protected]. Stay in touch Find out how Operation Elf has made a difference by signing up to receive regular updates from Pact. . Sign up to fresh start .. . .. .....