House of Mercy

Christmas with Mercy 2025

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Christmas with Mercy 2025

Come help House of Mercy make this Christmas unforgettable for our families!

We’re excited to announce that our Christmas with Mercy event will take place on Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13, in the Administration and Food Pantry spaces at House of Mercy (8154 Flannery Court).

We need your support in the weeks leading up to the event, as well as during the main two-day event! To simplify the volunteer sign-up process, we're using PlanHero for registrations. Follow the link below if you're interested in volunteering, and encourage your friends and family to join us!

MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP IN THE SECTION BELOW!

December 1 - Purchase and decorate a tree for a family.
 
PREP WEEK
December 2-4: Tuesday to Thursday - Sorting and Inventory Elves needed.
  • AM and PM Shifts Available
December 8-9: Monday to Tuesday - Sorting and Inventory Elves needed.
  • AM and PM Shifts Available
December 10: Wednesday - Sorting, Inventory, and Event Setup Elves needed.
  • Morning, Afternoon and Evening Shifts Available

EVENT DAYS
December 12-13: Friday and Saturday 
  • We’ll need your help during two the shifts on both days, so if you're free, please sign up and let us know!

Registration to volunteer closes at the end of the day on Friday, December 12.
Volunteers must be 12+. Volunteers age 12–15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
All minors must submit a signed Minor Volunteer Form (see below).
Please note: Parents volunteering with your child? Please sign up for two slots—one for each of you. 

New to House of Mercy? Fill out our one-time event waiver below. Click the forms below to download and email the completed form to Marc Flores at mflores@houseofmercyva.org before arriving. 

Please sign up below to become one of our many elves helping to make this Christmas truly special!

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate together!
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MINOR VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT.pdf
Special ONE DAY volunteer form.pdf
Dates and locations
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
House of Mercy, Historic District, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, VA, USA
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08:00 am - 12:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter Elf - Welcome clients at the Check-In Door and direct them to the Check-In Station.
    1 spot available
  • Parking Pilot Elf - Direct the flow of traffic in the parking lot, quickly guiding cars to the correct drop-off, pick-up, or parking zones with clear direction and communication.
    Spots Full

    Liam Hernandez

    x 1

    Rain Ngyen

    x 1

    Alexander Alarcon

    x 1

    Lisa Calix

    x 1
  • Shopper Elf - Take clients through the shopping process, record gift selections and drop client off at checkout station.
    Spots Full

    Henry Love

    x 1

    JEANETTE DAVIS

    x 2

    Amanda Olson

    x 1

    Laura Kenyon

    "With 14 year old Grandson"

    x 2

    Michelle Paine

    x 1
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  • Wrapping Elf - Wrap & package gifts for our client families in our busy wrapping room.
    1 spot available

    Donna Lockhart

    x 1

    Christina Peguero

    x 2

    Carla Crooks

    "Tracey James will be with me"

    x 2

    Elizabeth Page

    x 1

    Shannon Davis

    x 2
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  • Organizer Elf - Restock, organize, and neatly arrange the toys and clothing displays to maintain a full selection of choices for our clients.
    Spots Full

    Latoya Garrison

    x 1

    Kathryn Cuadrado

    "Parent plus 12 & 14 year old daughters"

    x 3
  • Babysitter Elf - Supervise children, follow the sign-in and sign-out protocol, and ensure all children have a joyful experience while their parents shop.
    Spots Full

    Debbie Park

    x 1

    Maia Kirkbride

    x 1
  • Sleigh Elf - Assist clients with their full load of gifts from the wrapping station all the way to their cars, using our carts (sleighs) as needed.
    Spots Full

    Tonya Mitchell

    "C. B. Mitchell"

    x 1

    Kathleen Phillips

    "Kathleen Phillips and my 13 year old son Ethan"

    x 2
  • Translator Elf: Spanish - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs in an assigned zone, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Yulenis Ibanez

    "parent and 15 year old daughter"

    x 2

    pablo ayala

    x 1

    Romi Chapilliquen

    x 1
  • Translator Elf: Farsi, Pashto, &/or Arabic - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs throughout the event, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    May Naddaf

    x 1
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11:00 am - 03:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Greeter Elf - Welcome clients at the Check-In Door and direct them to the Check-In Station.
    Spots Full

    Alana Dober

    x 1
  • Parking Pilot Elf - Direct the flow of traffic in the parking lot, quickly guiding cars to the correct drop-off, pick-up, or parking zones with clear direction and communication.
    Spots Full

    Bennett Topper

    x 1

    Alexander Alarcon

    x 1

    Cody Harsh

    "Cody and Connor"

    x 2
  • Shopper Elf - Take clients through the shopping process, record gift selections and drop client off at checkout station.
    Spots Full

    Christina Peguero

    x 1

    Pamela Balcazar

    x 2

    Letty Torres

    "Letty & Nicco"

    x 1

    Erica White Johnson

    x 2

    Vicky Marsala

    x 1
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  • Wrapping Elf - Wrap & package gifts for our client families in our busy wrapping room.
    1 spot available

    Dominique Cerniglia

    x 1

    Stephan Gindrow

    x 1

    Melissa Pohlmeier

    "Commissioned By Christ volunteers"

    x 7

    Julia Stenson

    x 1

    Joanna Stenson

    x 1
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  • Organizer Elf - Restock, organize, and neatly arrange the toys and clothing displays to maintain a full selection of choices for our clients.
    Spots Full

    Pati Garvey

    "Pati Garvey, Junior Legion of Mary"

    x 2

    Meredith Pascoe

    x 2
  • Babysitter Elf - Supervise children, follow the sign-in and sign-out protocol, and ensure all children have a joyful experience while their parents shop.
    Spots Full

    Mira Eisenhauer

    x 1

    Christina & Mira

    x 1
  • Sleigh Elf - Assist clients with their full load of gifts from the wrapping station all the way to their cars, using our carts (sleighs) as needed.
    Spots Full

    Pati Garvey

    "Pati Garvey, Junior Legion of Mary"

    x 3
  • Translator Elf: Spanish - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs in an assigned zone, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    Spots Full

    Lucianna Z-Reyes

    "Mother and daughter 13 years old"

    x 1

    pablo ayala

    x 1

    Melissa Pohlmeier

    "Commissioned By Christ volunteers"

    x 3
  • Translator Elf: Farsi, Pashto, &/or Arabic - Provide on-demand translation for communication needs throughout the event, staying mobile and visible to our clients and volunteers.
    1 spot available
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02:00 pm - 05:00 pm - Eastern Time (US & Canada)

  • Event Breakdown - Help restore the Food Pantry and Admin Offices to their original configuration, ensuring House of Mercy is fully organized and ready to open Monday morning. Your efficient work and high energy are important to a successful close of our event.
    Spots Full

    Riley Trainer

    x 1

    Bill O'Brien

    x 1

    Brendon Mathews

    "Brendon & Renee Mathews"

    x 2

    Brandon Bielhy

    x 1

    Cecilia Teran-Bielhy

    x 3
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