Cleveland Browns and Elk + Elk Team Up for Elk + Elf
Since the 2024 Cleveland Browns season, Elk + Elk has partnered with the Cleveland Browns to launch Elk + Elf, an ongoing community initiative centered around giving back across Northeast Ohio.
At the heart of it all is Brownie the Elf, paired with Elk + Elk Managing Partner Jay Kelley. Together, they bring energy, visibility, and a personal connection to each stop in the community.
Each season, Elk + Elf makes multiple stops to support and celebrate the important work being done by organizations making a difference across Northeast Ohio.
What Elk + Elf Is All About
Elk + Elf is built around showing up in real ways for the communities we represent.
With Brownie the Elf and Jay Kelley leading the way, each visit is designed to be both impactful and memorable, combining meaningful support with moments people actually enjoy.
2025-26 Season
St. Francis School – 3/19
In partnership with Stay in the Game, Elk + Elf visited St. Francis School to celebrate Mrs. White, a third grade educator whose class achieved 81% satisfactory attendance, above the school average.
To recognize her dedication, we surprised her with classroom materials and a personalized Browns jersey as a thank you for showing up for her students every day.
Central Primary School – 4/3
In partnership with Stay in the Game, Elk + Elf and Brownie the Elf surprised Ms. Roberts, a social worker at Central Primary School who goes above and beyond for her students and their families. From organizing Friday Food Bags to connecting families with essential resources, she makes a meaningful impact every day.
To show our appreciation, we provided a new tablet, office chair, personalized Browns jersey, and self care items to support the work she does.
2024-25 Season
Boys Hope Girls Hope – 11/19
Elk + Elf, with Brownie the Elf and Jay Kelley, stocked the resource room and spent time with the scholars they serve, supporting their academic and personal growth.
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St. Augustine Hunger Center – 11/27
We helped stock the food pantry and donated hundreds of hats, gloves, and scarves, with Brownie and Jay on site, connecting with the community and supporting those in need.
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Berea Fire Department – 12/26
Brownie the Elf and Jay Kelley visited local first responders with food, Browns gear, and experiences as a thank you for the work they do every day.
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Lorain High School – 1/23
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How You Can Help
Donate to Boys Hope Girls Hope
For their first stop, Elk + Elf visited Boys Hope Girls Hope, a local organization that provides young people with the resources and foundation needed to reach their goals. While at Boys Hope Girls Hope, Elk + Elf stocked their resource room and met with the scholars they serve.
Boys Hope Girls Hope has been an international organization for over 40 years. They offer consistent and loving support to young people from underserved communities, helping them grow into successful and thriving adults. By committing to their journey from middle school through post-secondary education and beyond, BHGH creates a stable and nurturing community where young people are fully supported. This strong foundation enables them to succeed. You can donate here!
Donate to St. Augustine Hunger Center
On November 27, Elk + Elf visited St. Augustine Hunger Center, a local organization that cares for Cleveland’s poor, disabled, and homeless. Elk + Elf helped stock the food pantry and donated hundreds of gloves, scarves, and hats to be shared with the people served by St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Hunger Center offers daily meals and clothing to thousands of individuals. In addition to these services, they also provides emergency funding, housing, and various advocacy and outreach programs to assist its clients.
