Every year, more than 300,000 children are separated from their parents through imprisonment.
You can help to restore a little joy and hope for them this Christmas by donating to Operation Elf, an appeal organised by the national Catholic prison charity, Pact.
Operation Elf provides gift cards for parents in prison to give to their children at Christmas. This allows mums and dads who are prisoners to feel like they are still parents. Children can choose a gift and have a lovely chat with their mum or dad about it. The appeal supports Pact’s work to keep families together.
Pact needs 50 gift cards for Askham Grange – a women’s prison near York.
Pact CEO Andy Keen-Downs said: “Christmas can be a difficult time for families affected by the imprisonment of a loved one. By donating to Operation Elf you can make it feel more like Christmas for some of the thousands of children who can’t spend the festive period with their mum or dad.
“With your support, we’re confident we can reach our target.”
To find out more information and donate, visit https://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/operation-elf.
Please act quickly, as the appeal closes on Wednesday November 30.