What is Operation Christmas Child 2021?
What is Operation Christmas Child? In 2021, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 9.7 million children.
Is it too late to do Operation Christmas Child?
It’s Not Too Late to Send a Shoebox Gift! With a computer or mobile device, anyone can conveniently pack a personalized Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift by selecting gifts and toys and writing a note of encouragement. These shoeboxes go to children in some of the hardest-to-reach countries.
How many shoe boxes does Operation Christmas Child send?
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 186 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.
How many volunteers have participated in Operation Christmas Child since 1993?
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 188 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Each year the project mobilizes more than 150,000 volunteers in the United States.
Can you put soap in Operation Christmas Child box?
Toys – sports balls (with pump if needed), dolls, stuffed animals, play cars. Make-your-own crafts – add your personal touch. Non-liquid hygiene items – bar soap, toothbrush, washcloths.
Can scissors go in Operation Christmas Child boxes?
Most recommended items to pack in your Operation Christmas Child shoebox: School supplies – chalkboards with chalk, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, scissors, backpacks. Toys – sports balls (with pump if needed), dolls, stuffed animals, play cars.
How can I volunteer with Operation Christmas Child?
You can volunteer as an individual or with family and friends. At our Operation Christmas Child processing center in Calgary, you will work with hundreds of other volunteers to inspect shoeboxes and ensure that the contents are appropriate for children and meet customs regulations.
Where can I volunteer in Calgary This Christmas?
10 ways to volunteer in Calgary this season. 1 1) A Chive Christmas. Chive Calgary is back again to #partywithapurpose to raise money for Skyeler, a young boy diagnosed with Noonan syndrome. Enjoy 2 2) Fundraising Breakfast. 3 3) CP Holiday Train. 4 4) Okotoks Food Bank Christmas Concert. 5 5) Soup Sisters.
When do volunteer shifts start and end at the Calgary processing center?
Volunteer shifts to serve in our Calgary processing center will be starting on November 25 and wrapping up on December 10, 2021. Registration to book volunteer shifts will open on October 4 and last throughout the processing season. Please check back later for additional updates about what to expect at the processing center this year.
How can I get involved in volunteering during the holidays?
Pack a shoebox yourself, donate items or volunteer your time packing shoeboxes. There’s no better time to start volunteering than the holiday season. Start volunteering with a friend or loved one and bring cheer to the children and their families spending Christmas in the hospital.