Thanks to Operation Christmas Child supporters
Dear Editor,
Thanks to the generous efforts of Shrewsbury residents, thousands of hurting children worldwide will have the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas. Shrewsbury residents joined Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, to pack 6,242 shoe boxes with toys, school supplies and necessity items. These gift-filled shoe boxes are making their way – or have already made their way – into the hands of needy children in 100 receiving countries.
On behalf of our community, I would like to thank the volunteers at local collection sites and everyone who packed an Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift. For many of the children receiving these boxes, the simple shoe box will be the first gift they have ever received.
Although the Shrewsbury drop-off locations are closed until November 2012, gifts are received throughout the year at Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, N.C., 28607. If you would like to get involved year-round in helping children in need through Operation Christmas Child, go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or call 518-357-2284.
Thanks again to everyone who participated in this project. A simple gift, packed with love, can communicate hope and transform the lives of children worldwide!
Sincerely,
Gaye Newlun
Northeast Regional Director
Operation Christmas Child
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Posted by Community Advocate Staff
on Jan 27 2012. Filed under Opinions.
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