Giving Back

Spread Joy Around the World With Operation Christmas Child

Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse

ALEXANDRIA, VA-This holiday season, thousands have participated in Operation Christmas Child to spread joy to kids around the world. A project of Samaritan’s Purse, people stuff shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and personal care items.  These boxes are received by kids in more than 100 countries, many of whom live in poverty, and deal with disease and disaster.

Want to play a part in making a child happy? Fill a shoebox with goodies online by clicking HERE. This is a way to make a difference even though drop-off locations have closed.

While making a shoebox, you can also include a photo and personal note, making your gift even more special.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. Learn more by clicking HERE.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant and Senior Editor with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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