That row did the same, with each row repeating the process, to the back row. The event was an Operation Christmas Child (OCC) gift distribution. Finally, 6-year-old Lorena Surducan had her box.

Volunteers with the Northwest Wisconsin Area of Operation Christmas Child met in May to review the 2024 season and plan for 2025. From left are Cheryl Volgren, drop-off leader, East Balsam Baptist ...

One-third of shoeboxes result in a child coming to Christ.” Lorena Surducan received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox in her native Romania when she was 6. It changed her life. Mary Jane Skala ...

"The smallest thing can affect someone's life in the greatest way," said Archie's father, Austin Siemer. Archie was scheduled to undergo the 8-hour-long operation before the end of May.

Posted: May 12, 2025 | Last updated: May 12, 2025 Simple but tangible way to give back this Christmas with your kids!

The event is called “BEYOND THE BOX” from Operation Christmas Child and will be tonight at 6:30, at Harvest Church in Washington, NC. The event highlights people from around the world who have ...

Lee's Summit Christmas program making sure every child has a gift under the tree Parents who qualify for the Lee's Summit Social Services Christmas Program are invited to shop for gifts at no cost.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Shoebox packers brought joy and hope to children around the world through fun, full, personalized gifts. For many children, this is the first gift they have ever received. Each shoebox gift is a ...

Supports of the program are able to build a shoebox gift online by adding essential items and toys that a child would need or want. Donors even have the option of including a personalized note ...