Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items.
This global Christmas project will deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease, and disaster.
Although drop-off locations have closed for the season, there is still time to share hope and love with children overseas by packing a gift-filled shoebox online.
For more information, go to samaritanspurse.org/occ.
