Carolinas Region
North Carolina, South Carolina
Staff
Joey White, Asst. Director, Domestic Operations
Deirdre Martin, Senior Regional Director
April Butcher, Regional Manager
Karen Bromby, Regional Manager
Heath Woods, Administrative Assistant
Candy Kidd, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
P.O. Box 240417
Charlotte, NC 28224
704-583-1463 phone
704-583-9381 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in the Carolinas packed 620,230 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Gabon, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
The incredible number of gifts sent from the Carolinas was possible because we have wonderful volunteers working year-round leading the charge in their communities to get people, churches, businesses, and community groups involved with Operation Christmas Child. We would love to have you become part of the Carolinas OCC Team in your area!
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers for:
Area Coordinator — Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC; Outer Banks NC; Upper Eastern NC; Durham, NC; Central NC; Union/Anson/Richmond, NC; Greenville, NC; Greensboro, NC; High Country NC; Western Piedmont NC; Coastal SC; Pee Dee, SC; Upstate SC
Prayer Coordinator — Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC; Outer Banks, NC; Upper Eastern NC; Durham, NC; Central NC; Union/Anson/Richmond, NC; Greenville, NC; Greensboro, NC; South Piedmont NC; Lower Eastern NC; High Country NC, Midlands SC, Pee Dee, SC, Coastal SC, Aiken, SC
Church Relations Coordinator — Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC; Outer Banks NC; Upper Eastern NC; Durham, NC; Central NC; Greenville, NC; Greensboro, NC; South Piedmont NC; Triangle NC; Lower Eastern NC; Western Piedmont NC; Foothills NC; Western Piedmont NC; Upstate SC; Pee Dee, SC; Coastal SC; Aiken, SC
Community Relations Coordinator — Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC; Outer Banks NC; Upper Eastern NC; Durham, NC; Central NC; Union/Anson/Richmond, NC; Greenville, NC; Greensboro, NC; Lower Eastern NC; Western NC; High Country NC; Western Piedmont NC; Upstate SC; Low Country SC; Charleston, SC; Pee Dee, SC; Coastal SC; Aiken, SC
Media Relations Coordinator — Wilmington, NC; Fayetteville, NC, Outer Banks NC; Upper Eastern NC; Durham, NC; Central NC, Union/Anson/Richmond, NC; Greenville, NC; Greensboro, NC; Lower Eastern NC; High Country NC; Foothills NC; Upstate SC; Midlands SC; Piedmont SC; Low Country SC; Charleston, SC; Pee Dee, SC; Coastal SC; Aiken, SC
To find out more information about these volunteer opportunities, click on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Florida
Florida
Staff
Cindy Beyer, Regional Director
Ken Chivers, Regional Manager
Linda Desaulniers, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
11221 John Wycliffe Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32832
407-852-3727 phone
407-852-3728 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in Florida packed 260,813 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Ghana and India .For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at organizations or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, your school or your organization can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please e-mail or call the regional office — 407-852-3727.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Florida/Puerto Rico Regional Count Down Meeting
Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Speaker-Bill Klear, Regional Manager for South and East Asia, Operation Christmas Child
First Baptist Church of Leesburg
Leesburg, FL
RSVP: 407-852-3727 by September 4, 2009
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts in the ministry of OCC? New Testament Scriptures (Eph. 4, Rom. 12, 1 Cor. 12) show us that every Christian has gifts that are to be used to spread God's Kingdom. Joining an Area Team is an opportunity to utilize your God-given gifts and experiences to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. God has blessed Florida with Area Teams in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Live Oak, Gainesville, Ocala, North Orlando, Plant City / Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Merritt Island/Melbourne, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Lauderdale, Cape Coral, Miami and the Keys, and Puerto Rico. Each Area Team covers one or more counties in the state of Florida. More Area Teams are needed around the state. Area Teams include an Area Coordinator and ministry coordinators in the following areas: Prayer, Church Relations, Community Relations, Media Relations, and Collections
We are currently seeking leader volunteers for the following positions:
Area Coordinator — Pensacola, Panama City, South Orlando/Kissimmee, Cape Coral, DeLand/Daytona Beach, and Leesburg
Prayer Coordinator — Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, DeLand/Daytona Beach, Leesburg, Gainesville, Ocala, South Orlando/Kissimmee, Plant City/Lakeland, Sarasota, Cape Coral, and Miami
Church Relations Coordinator — Panama City, Tallahassee, Orlando area, Leesburg, DeLand/Daytona Beach, Gainesville, Plant City/Lakeland, Sarasota, and Cape Coral
Community Relations Coordinator — Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, Orlando area, Leesburg, DeLand/Daytona Beach, Plant City/Lakeland, and Sarasota
Media Relations Coordinator — Panama City, Tallahassee, Orlando area, Leesburg, DeLand/Daytona Beach, Plant City/Lakeland, Port St. Lucie, Tampa, Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami
We are also seeking volunteers to be team members for each of these teams all over Florida and Puerto Rico. If God is calling you to pursue a volunteer position, please contact the regional office.
You can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Great Lakes Region
Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia
Staff
Bonnie Freeman, Sr. Regional Director, Northeast Regions
David Zimmerman, Regional Manager
Todd Edwards, Regional Manager
Marcey Page, Administrative Assistant
Bob Cowgill, Administrative Assistant, West Virginia Office
Regional Address
1180 Wesley Ave., Suite 200
Xenia, OH 45385
937-374-0761 phone
937-372-9071 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and organizations in the Great Lakes and West Virginia (formerly its own region) packed 543,241 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Gabon, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
If you are interested in partnering with Operation Christmas Child to encourage churches and the local community to reach children around the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, please contact the Great Lakes Regional office or call 937-374-0761.
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them.
At Operation Christmas Child, we organize our volunteer opportunities by Area Teams. Area Coordinator’s lead a team of passionate OCC volunteers to share within their communities how individuals, churches and groups can respond to the Great Commission through generating shoe box gifts. By localizing volunteers in their communities, team efforts are within a specific geographic area.
If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers to serve as:
Area Coordinators — Indiana (Bloomington, Evansville); OH (Dayton, Lima, Mt. Vernon, Zanesville); MI (Detroit Metro Area); WV (Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg).
Prayer Coordinators, Church Relations Coordinators, Community Relations Coordinators, and Media Coordinators — Opportunities throughout the Great Lakes Region. Please contact the Great Lakes Regional Office for specific details.
If you are interested in partnering with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete aVolunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Lower Midwest Region
Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma
Staff
Beth Armes, Regional Director
Dara Brensing, Regional Manager
Phyllis Williams, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
10551 Barkley, Suite 100
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-831-4466 phone
913-831-4475 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Lower Midwest Region packed 384,384 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Abkhazia, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Indonesia, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, St. Vincent, Trinidad, and the USA (Native Americans).
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers in the following areas:
Volunteer Area Teams with Open Positions:
Omaha, NE
Eastern OK (Tulsa)
Southwest KS
Central KS (Salina)
South-central KS (Wichita)
Greater Kansas City & surrounding area
Southeast MO
Greater St. Louis, MO & surrounding area
Central IL (Peoria)
North Suburban Chicago, IL
Chicago area & South Suburban Chicago, IL
Prayer Coordinator — Greater Kansas City; Southwest KS (Dodge City); Southeast MO; Omaha, NE; Tulsa, OK; Greater Chicago, IL
Church Relations Coordinator — Southwest KS (Dodge City); North Suburban Chicago, IL
Community Relations Coordinator — Kansas City, KS; Central KS (Salina); Southwest KS (Dodge City); Southeast MO; Tulsa, OK; Omaha, NE; Wichita, KS; Greater Chicago, IL; Greater St. Louis, MO
Media Relations Coordinator — Greater Kansas City; South-central KS (Wichita); Southwest KS (Dodge City); Tulsa, OK; Omaha, NE; Greater Chicago, IL
If you are interested in partnering with us at OCC, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form
GUEST SPEAKERS
If you are interested in having a speaker to promote Operation Christmas Child at a fall event, please contact the regional office.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Mid-Atlantic Region
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Staff
Leigh Fisher, Regional Director
Mesfin Gudeta, Regional Manager
Regional Address
11255 Dovedale Ct., Suite A
Marriottsville, MD 21104
410-442-3701 phone
410-442-3704 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Mid-Atlantic region packed 524,144 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Gabon, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers for:
Area Coordinator — Lancaster, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Harrisburg, PA; Indiana, PA; South Central PA; Southern NJ; Washington, D.C.; Western MD; Delaware; Charlottesville, VA; Fredericksburg, VA
Prayer Coordinator — North and Central NJ; Lynchburg, VA; Northern VA; Shenandoah Valley, VA; Fredericksburg, VA; Southern MD; Northeastern PA; Susquehanna Valley, PA; Northwestern PA
Church Relations Coordinator — Lynchburg, VA; Central NJ; Southern MD; Southeastern PA; Northern Pittsburgh; South Central PA; Roanoke, VA
Community Relations Coordinator — North NJ; Lynchburg, VA; Southern MD; Susquehanna Valley, PA; South Central PA; Northwestern PA; Fredericksburg, VA; Roanoke, VA; Shenandoah Valley, VA; Hampton Roads, VA
Media Relations Coordinator — North and Central NJ; Northern VA; Southern MD; Northeastern PA; Susquehanna Valley, PA; Fredericksburg, VA
We are also accepting team member applications for volunteer positions.
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Mid-South Region
Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee
Staff
Lance Kaufman, Regional Director
Allison Mobley, Regional Manager
Melanie Dickey, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
1730 General George Patton Dr., Suite 200
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-309-6013 phone
615-661-8941 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Mid-South region packed 388,324 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Gabon, Georgia, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Knoxville, TN
Saturday November 7, 1 p.m
Carson-Newman vs. Tusculum Operation Christmas Child shoe box gift drive
Both Schools will be collecting shoe boxes throughout the week. You can participate by dropping off a box to the campuses.
Bring a box to the game and receive a voucher for free admission to the game! Hope to see you there.
Carson-Newman
Burke-Tarr Stadium
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Tri Cities TN
Friday, November 6, 6 p.m. until close
Fort Henry Cinema
Bring in a fully packed box and register for one of three family four packs of movie passes.
Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. only
Abingdon Cinemall
Bring in a fully packed box and receive a discount on a medium popcorn.
Saturday, November 7, 6 p.m. until close
Reel to Reel in Johnson City
Bring in a fully packed box and register for one of three family four-packs of movie passes.
Saturday, November 7, 6 p.m. until close
Tri-cities Cinema in Blountville
Bring in a fully packed box and register for a Red Carpet Birthday Party for eight and register for a One Month Unlimited Movie pass for four.
Saturday, November 7
Fun Expedition Johnson City
Bring in a fully packed box and register for a pair of VIP one month unlimited passes. Each fully packed shoe box will get a pass for either Laser Tag or Go Carts.
Life Way Collection Day (Region Wide)
November 14
All LifeWay stores will collect gift-filled shoe boxes during this one day promotion, the Saturday before National Collection Week.
Middle Tennessee YMCA Collection Day
November 16
Bring your packed shoebox to any YMCA in the Nashville/Middle, TN area during this one-day collection event.
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers for:
Prayer Coordinator — Northwest AR; Louisville, KY; Northeastern KY; Nashville, TN; Northwest TN
Church Relations Coordinator — Northwest AR; Northeast KY; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Northwest TN
Community Relations Coordinator — North Central AR; Northwest AR; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Northwest TN
Media Coordinator — El Dorado, AR; Northwest AR; Northeast KY; Whitesburg, KY; Nashville, TN; Northwest TN
Collection Center Coordinator — Northwest TN
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Staff
Dana Stark, Regional Director
Ellen Siletzky, Regional Manager
Allan Perkins, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
2568 Western Ave., Suite 204
Altamont, NY 12009
518-357-2284 phone
518-357-2287 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Northeast region packed 250,512 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Gabon, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please contact the Northeast Regional Office at 518-357-2284 or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. We are recruiting leader volunteers for:
Prayer Coordinator — North Central NY West; North Central NY East; Lower Hudson Valley, NY; Manhattan, NY; Northern VT; New Hampshire; Western Maine; Eastern MA
Church Relations Coordinator — Western, NY; West Central, NY; Lower Hudson Valley, NY; Manhattan, NY; Northern Adirondack, NY; VT; Central Eastern Maine; Eastern MA; Rhode Island
Collection Center Coordinator — Northern Adirondack, NY; Eastern MA
Community Relations Coordinator — Western, NY; West Central, NY; North Central NY West; North Central NY East; Lower Hudson Valley, NY; Manhattan, NY; Northern Adirondack, NY; VT; Central Eastern Maine; Rhode Island
Media Relations Coordinator — Western, NY; West Central, North Central NY West; North Central NY East; NY; Manhattan, NY; Northern Adirondack, NY; VT; New Hampshire; Central Eastern Maine; Western Maine; Rhode Island
If you're interested in partnering with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, read more about volunteering on our Volunteer opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Northwest Region
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Staff
Erin Forsythe, Regional Director
Cheryl Peirson, Regional Manager
Judy Smith, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
2203 N. 30th St.
Tacoma WA 98403
253-572-1155 phone
253-572-1156 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Northwest Region packed 185,147 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in China, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the Philippines.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. We are currently seeking leader volunteers for the following positions:
Area Coordinator — Seattle/Tacoma, WA; Idaho Falls, ID; Bend, OR; Portland, OR
Prayer Coordinator — Poulsbo, WA; Bend, OR; Portland, OR; Boise, ID; Helena, MT; Seattle/Tacoma, WA; Juneau, AK
Church Relations Coordinator — Bend, OR; Portland, OR; Helena, MT; Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK
Community Relations Coordinator — Poulsbo, WA; Spokane, WA; Bend, OR; Portland, OR; Boise, ID; Anchorage, AK; Seattle/Tacoma, WA; Helena, MT
Media Coordinator — Spokane, WA; Roseburg, OR; Bend, OR; Portland, OR; Boise, ID; Anchorage, AK; Helena, MT; Seattle/Tacoma, WA
In 2008, we hope to develop a new Area Leadership Team in Idaho Falls. This team will work together in promoting Prayer, Church Relations, Community Relations, Media and Logistics (collection network). We have volunteer positions for you to prayerfully consider in each of these areas. If you would like more information about volunteering year-round with an Operation Christmas Child Area Leadership Team, please contact the Northwest Regional Office.
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page..
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Southeast Region
Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi
Staff
Jamie Hardenbrook, Regional Director
Phil Barks, Regional Manager
Jenica Brophy, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 28
Alpharetta, GA 30022
770-777-9342 phone
770-777-9384 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Southeast region packed 545,574 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Benin, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, and Lebanon.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts in the ministry of OCC? Becoming a part of an Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. We are seeking leader volunteers for the following positions:
Area Coordinator — Decatur, AL; Macon, GA
Prayer Coordinator — Montgomery, AL; Birmingham, AL; Decatur, AL; Savannah, GA; Macon, GA
Church Relations Coordinator — Montgomery, AL; Birmingham, AL; Decatur, AL; Atlanta, GA; Savannah, GA; Macon, GA
Community Relations Coordinator — Montgomery, AL; Birmingham, AL; Decatur, AL; South GA; Savannah, GA; Macon, GA
Media Relations Coordinator — McComb, MS; Montgomery, AL; Decatur, AL; Atlanta, GA; South GA; Savannah, GA; Macon, GA
Collection Center Coordinator — Atlanta, GA; Macon, GA
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Southwest Region
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Staff
Andrea Uhl, Regional Director
Rick Hoover, Regional Manager
Jennie Marquez, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
2953 S. Peoria St., Suite 202
Aurora, CO 80014
303-745-9179 phone
303-369-2259 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Southwest Region packed 202,716 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in China, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and the Philippines.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a member of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to impact children all over the world. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
We are currently seeking leader volunteers for the following positions:
Area Coordinator — Southwest Denver; Pueblo, Colorado
Collection Center Coordinator — Casper/Northeast WY; Tucson, AZ
Prayer Coordinator — Castle Rock, CO; Far North Denver, CO; Western Slope
Church Relations Coordinator — Flagstaff, AZ; Northwest Phoenix, AZ; Western Slope; Southwest Denver, CO
Community Relations Coordinator — Flagstaff, AZ; Northwest Phoenix, AZ; Southeast Phoenix Valley, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Castle Rock, CO; Southwest Denver, CO; Western Slope
Media Relations Coordinator — Casper/Northeast WY; Flagstaff, AZ
We are looking for shoe box drop-off locations in the following areas:
Casa Grande, AZ
Paradise Valley, AZ
Oracle, AZ
Taos, NM
Artesia, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Limon, CO
Sterling, CO
Flagler, CO
Walsenburg, CO
Rawlins, WY
Torrington, WY
Buffalo, WY
If you are interested in partnering with us at Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Texas / Louisiana
Texas, Louisiana
Staff
Mark Cooper, Regional Director
Keri Pribble, Regional Manager
Laura Winter, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
235 NE Loop 820, Suite 202
Hurst, TX 76053
817-595-2230 phone
817-595-2311 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Texas-Louisiana region packed 353,602 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to children in Mexico, Benin, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Indonesia, and Madagascar.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. We are currently seeking leader volunteers for the following positions:
Area Coordinator — Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi, TX)
Prayer Coordinator — Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi, TX); North Dallas, TX
Church Relations Coordinator — Central TX; Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi, TX); North Dallas, TX; Northeast Louisiana (West Monroe)
Community Relations Coordinator — Heart of Texas (Waco); North Dallas, TX; Northeast Louisiana (West Monroe)
Media Coordinator — Northeast TX (Texarkana); Coastal Bend (Corpus Christi, TX); Alamo Area Team (San Antonio, TX); North Dallas, TX
If you are interested in partnering with us at Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
Upper Midwest Region
Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Staff
Nicole Sheldon, Regional Director
Rick Cox, Regional Manager
Kelly Evenson, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
Lake Calhoun Executive Center
3033 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 410
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-359-7025 phone
612-359-7023 fax
Last year, individuals, families, churches, and groups in the Upper Midwest region packed 261,988 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child that were sent to needy children in Abkhazia, Belize, Cameroon, Kenya, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, St. Vincent, Trinidad, and the USA (Native Americans).
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide. This year's international goal is to collect 8 million shoe box gifts.
Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area can help you get involved with the project and are available to speak at group or church meetings or give media interviews. To find out more about how you, your church, or your group can be involved with Operation Christmas Child, please call or .
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Leadership Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers for:
Area Coordinator — Green Bay, WI; Fargo, ND; Bismarck, ND; Brainerd, MN; Steven's Point, WI; Grand Forks, ND; Fargo/Moorhead, ND, multiple locations in the Twin Cities, MN; Mankato, MN; Rochester, MN; Brainerd, MN; Duluth, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; Pella, IA; Green Bay, WI; Plover, WI
Prayer Coordinator — Rapid City, SD; Milwaukee, WI; Steven's Point, WI; Waterloo, IA; East Central MN
Church Relations Coordinator — Rapid City, SD; East Central MN; Madison, WI
Community Relations Coordinator — Des Moines/Central IA; Northeastern IA/Waterloo; East Central MN; Rapid City, SD; Milwaukee, WI; Green Bay, WI; Madison, WI
Media Coordinator — Sioux Falls, SD; Rapid City, SD; Steven's Point, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; East Central MN; Twin Cities, MN
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please e-mail us at or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
West Coast Region
California, Hawaii, Nevada
Staff
Iliana Salazar, Senior Regional Director - Western Regions
Jennifer Trevithick, Regional Director
Scott Evans, Regional Manager
Tracy O'Neil, Regional Manager
Karen Carll, Administrative Assistant
Regional Address
3000 West MacArthur Blvd., Suite 450
Santa Ana, CA 92704
714-432-7030 phone
714-432-7039 fax
Last year, the West Coast region collected 358,214 shoe boxes or better yet, 331,097 opportunities for children and families from China, Guyana, Panama, Peru, and the Philippines to know the Lord. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has recorded 2.6 million decisions for Christ. We know God multiplies our efforts, honoring our desire to reflect his light.
The Bible talks of a child-like faith—a belief in Jesus with no reservations or doubts. To children, denying God seems as absurd as denying the sunlight by which they see the world. Sadly, many children continue to live in darkness, stumbling along without knowing the truth and redemption of Jesus Christ.
Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes serve a far greater purpose than giving presents and a moment of joy. Each box initiates a gospel opportunity for a child of God to hear about the good news of Jesus Christ. For many recipients, these shoe boxes ignite their faith, consuming the shadows of their impoverished realities with healing hope.
For more than a decade, Operation Christmas Child has answered the call to share the love of Jesus Christ with hurting children around the world. In 2008, nearly 8 million shoe box gifts were collected internationally from the United States and 10 other countries. Since 1993, more than 68 million gift-filled shoe boxes have been distributed to children in more than 130 countries worldwide.
PROCESSING CENTER DOMESTIC MISSIONS OPPORTUNITIES
Join the Operation Christmas Child Staff as a Domestic Missions Team Member. We are seeking partnerships with skilled management staff on a short term basis to work as managers and supervisors at our Orange County, California Processing Center. Use your skills to bring joy and eternal hope to millions of children while working with volunteers and seasonal employees. Participants in our Domestic Missions program must be able to work full time for 4-6 weeks during the months of November and December.
AREA TEAM DEVELOPMENT
At Operation Christmas Child, we organize our volunteer opportunities by Area Teams. By localizing volunteers to their communities, they can focus their efforts on one area. Volunteers can join an existing Area Team or partner with regional staff to develop one if it is not in place. Each coordinator position represents one volunteer position, while team positions have no limit on the number of members.
Is God calling you to use your gifts and talents in the ministry of Operation Christmas Child? Becoming a part of an active Area Team is an opportunity to make an impact on children who are refugees of civil war, survivors of natural disasters, and victims of extreme poverty. They all need to know that God loves them. If God is calling you, we are currently recruiting leader volunteers for the following areas:
Area Coordinator — Indian Wells, CA; Las Vegas, NV; San Fernando Valley, CA
Prayer Coordinator — Dublin, CA; Manteca, CA; Paso Robles, CA; Wildomar, CA
Church Relations Coordinator — Manteca, CA; Orange County, CA; Redding/Chico, CA; North San Diego County, CA
Community Relations Coordinator — Indian Wells, CA; Manteca, CA; North San Diego County, CA; Paso Robles, CA; Orange County, CA; Redding/Chico, CA
Media Coordinator — Dublin, CA; Manteca, CA; North San Diego County, CA; Orange County, CA; Redding/Chico, CA
Orange County Processing Center
Call or email to register to serve with us starting August 1, 2009.
If you are interested in serving with us in the work of Operation Christmas Child, you can read more about how to volunteer on our Volunteer Opportunities page.
If you have questions or would like to receive an application, or complete a Volunteer Interest Form.
National Collection Week is November 16-23, 2009
HEADLINES
A Winning Combination
Minnesota Vikings team up with Ronald McDonald House to pack shoe boxes
On the Frontlines
A decorated World War II veteran is now a “soldier” for Operation Christmas Child
‘It All Started with a Shoe Box’
A South Carolina mom writes about how Operation Christmas Child impacted her family in a unique way
MULTIMEDIA
- Dave Ramsey Interviews Franklin Graham
- Philippines Santa Cruz Story
- Inside North Korea, Pt. 3
- Bringing Hope to Flood Victims
- Bringing Education to India's Slums
- Equip a Missionary Doctor to Save Lives
- More Than a Bakery
- Ice Jam Tragedy in Eagle, Alaska
- Rock the River Youth Service Project
- Bull Ride Event
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