Christmas Child effort exists for whole year
Dear Editor,
I am writing to thank Rockdale residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children around the world.
The generosity of Rockdale, the surrounding area and the Mid-Texas Area Team enabled us to exceed our goal by collecting 15,882 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse.
U.S. and international efforts, including Germany, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and other sending countries, resulted in shoebox gifts for another 10.9 million children around the world.
Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—Rockdale volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world.
Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 168 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories since 1993.
It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though Rockdale area drop-off locations are closed until Nov. 16, 2020, people can still be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline.
Participants can also challenge others to pack boxes online with them or use a shoebox gift card to share the opportunity with friends and family.
Information about yearround volunteer opportunities can also be found on the website or by calling Cathy Scribner at (254) 624-0926.
Laurie Bailey
Media Volunteer
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