Operation Christmas Child
Drop-off Locations to Open for Operation Christmas Child
NOV. 18-25: Drop-off Locations to Open for Operation Christmas Child BOONE, N.C.—Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 – 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation…
Operation Christmas Child
Press Release Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Locations Now Open
Operation Christmas Child Drop-off Locations Now Open BOONE, N.C.—Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items and drop them off now during National Collection…
Operation Christmas Child
Volunteer Opportunities Available at Operation Christmas Child Processing Centers
Volunteer Opportunities Available at Operation Christmas Child Processing Centers BOONE, N.C.—Boone, North Carolina is home to one of eight Processing Centers for Operation Christmas Child, a project of the international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, that sends millions of Christmas gifts to children around the world. Right now, Operation Christmas Child is offering volunteer opportunities…
Operation Christmas Child
Idol Worshippers Become Evangelists Through Operation Christmas Child in Nigeria
The danger zone. That’s what people called a community in Nigeria whose people pledged allegiance to witchcraft and idolatry. For years, Pastor Peter* had sowed Gospel seeds in this difficult area but, it seemed, with little effect. A fledgling church existed, though it struggled. That all changed, however, when he partnered with Operation Christmas Child…
Women's Programs
Moms and Babies Starting Stronger in Cambodia
A child’s first 1,000 days can change everything. The nourishment they receive—or don’t receive—makes a world of difference. If the brain remains stunted during that window, there is little hope of reversing the damage. Samaritan’s Purse BEST (Best Early Start Today) program in Cambodia is giving families a foundation of health and nutrition training that…
Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse Celebrates 11.9 Million+ Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts
Samaritan's Purse Celebrates 11.9 Million+ Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts BOONE, N.C.—The true meaning of Christmas was shared with millions of children in need around the world this year through shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. The overwhelming generosity of millions of shoebox packers contributed to a successful collection…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Treating Body and Soul
Left alone, illnesses often grow worse. When war makes treatment inaccessible, issues of the spirit can also fester, compounding the physical ailments. In response to just such a tragic situation, Samaritan’s Purse has deployed mobile medical units to two beleaguered population centers in Ukraine. We are offering both physical and spiritual aid to war-weary residents.…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Farmers Return to Their Fields in Ukraine
Three longtime farmers are busy planting wheat and sunflowers this spring—and it is a dream come true! Ivan*, Serhiy*, and Oleksiy* weren’t sure they would ever work their fields again after Russia invaded, destroying their grain storehouses and leaving behind a hidden maze of landmines. But Samaritan’s Purse repaired their storage facilities so now they…
Crisis & Disaster Response
A Story of Survival From Myanmar
Samaritan’s Purse responded immediately to the earthquake in Myanmar by sending an Emergency Field Hospital aboard our DC-8 aircraft. While the 60-bed hospital was being set up in the capital city of Naypyidaw, our medical professionals were able to begin performing surgeries even before the facility opened. Among the first patients was Su Su Hlaing.…
Animals, Agriculture & Livelihoods
Haiti Livelihoods Projects Help Jumpstart Income Opportunities
Striking out on your own to start a business can be challenging, especially when resources are limited. Samaritan’s Purse is helping church partners and community entrepreneurs in Haiti to develop income sources that are making a difference in the lives of families. Guided by our in-country livelihoods team, a number of Haitian churches have been…
