Operation Christmas Child
The Gift of Hope
Samaritan’s Purse not only organizes Operation Christmas Child, but throughout the year are working to provide disaster relief, clean water, medical care, shelter, and more to families in need.
Every year, thousands of Canadians and others around the world shop for small toys, school supplies, and small items to fill shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. These boxes are sent to children who may never have received a gift at Christmas before. It’s a small thing to do that could bring a smile to the face of a child.
Many local schools and churches will organize the collection of shoe boxes or they can be dropped off at any Safeway or Greyhound location.
More information on packing gift boxes can be found at www.samaritanspurse.ca
Collection week in Canada for 2008 is November 24 - 29.