Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a Samaritan’s Purse ministry that takes shoebox gifts to children in over 100 countries. OCC participants fill standard sized shoe boxes with toys, toiletries, and school supplies and drop them off at local collection sites to be processed and delivered. I am a passionate supporter of this ministry and collection week is right around the corner (November 13-20). So, I wanted to make sure you have heard about Operation Christmas Child and give you 5 reasons to participate. #5 Fun and Easy Samaritan’s Purse has made this as easy as possible. You can use any shoebox, select a gender/age group, fill it up, and drop it off at one of the thousands of collection sites nationwide. You can purchase items according to your budget or even send homemade gifts. You get to pick the gender and age group, so if you would have more fun shopping for a 2-4 year old girl and picking out tiny pink hair barrettes, go for it! If you want to send a young
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