Buckhead Rotary truly shines when we pair our fundraising efforts with hands-on service. Thanks to our members’ generosity, we funded 50 Elf on the Shelf Plushee Pals® and with a one-for-one match from The Lumistella Company (The Elf on the Shelf^®), we were able to provide every student and teacher at the Boyce Ansley School with a toy.

A few of Santa’s elves delivered joy and cheer to the 94 students at the school, all on Santa’s nice list from kindergarten through 5th grade. Buckhead Rotarians were greeted with cheers, grateful smiles, and even a few questions about when Santa might be stopping by.

Thanks to Buckhead Rotarian elves, Jim and Anne Breedlove, Jeff Clark, and our newest member, Carl Wiljelm who took the North Pole Express (MARTA) to join the festivities. And a special shout out to our Chief Elf, Miriam Falaki, for packing the sleigh, coordinating with Rudolf and the other reindeer, securing the Plushee Pals® from Santa and his toy makers, The Lumistella Company, and making this day a holly-jolly fun time for the children.

The mission of the Boyce L. Ansley School is to help children and families break the cycle of generational poverty by providing a tuition-free, private education and comprehensive support services to children experiencing homelessness. The school focuses on providing a complete academic program alongside collaborative family support to empower families to thrive beyond their current circumstances. 

Buckhead Rotarians found a meaningful way to give back and brighten the holidays for these students.