Operation Christmas Child
Special Access Shoebox Resources Update
Special Access Shoebox Resources for Project Leaders Click the checkboxes to agree and reveal resources. As a preapproved Project Leader, I agree to only share these resources with those involved in packing Special Access shoebox gifts. I will only distribute copies of these materials to those who are packing Special Access shoebox gifts. I will not disseminate…
Operation Christmas Child
Press Release Operation Christmas Child October 10, 2022
Nov. 14–21 Drop-Off Sites to Open For Operation Christmas Child Boone, N.C.—More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14–21. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies,…
Operation Christmas Child
‘Thank You So Much for Bringing Me to Jesus’
Millions of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are packed for boys and girls in need around the world each year, many of which include an email or physical address inviting the child to write back. If you have ever packed one of those boxes and wished you could hear from the child who received it,…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Homeowner Receives Christ as Volunteers Clean Up After Flooding
Samaritan’s Purse volunteer teams are at work in La Plata and Archuleta counties in Colorado after the remnants of two tropical systems brought torrential rainfall on Oct. 11. As levees broke upstream, water rushed down the mountains, carving channels through streets and neighborhoods. Hundreds of homes were affected. Dianne Paxton was forced to evacuate as…
Devastating Flood Leads to a Revived Heart
After floodwaters washed through Aretha Robertson’s neighborhood, an army of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers showed up at her Wisconsin home to help salvage mementos and remove waterlogged belongings. “From the second that they stood on my grass, it felt warm,” she said. “It made me feel like it was going to be OK.” Aretha had faced…
Discipleship, Education & Training
Operation Heal Our Patriots 2023 Special Report
2023 Special Report
Crisis & Disaster Response
God’s Hand Evident as Tanzania Crash Survivors Return Home
UPDATED AUGUST 18 Three months ago, three Tanzanian children were airlifted on gurneys to the United States in critical condition and faced an unknown future. Today, Sadhia, Wilson, and Doreen arrived back home in the same Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 that flew them half-way around the world for lifesaving medical care. Our aircraft took off the…
Health & Medical Ministries
God’s Love Transforms Hearts
Vanessa was mad at God and questioned why He had allowed her son Mateo to be born with a hole in his heart. Mateo had to limit his physical activity because he was easily tired and out of breath. Even when he felt OK, his family cautioned him against running too hard or too long…
Women's Programs
Nutrition Training Saves Lives in the Philippines
He cried relentlessly throughout the night, struggled with a persistent cough, and had no appetite. “We did not know why he would not stop crying,” said Nilma, the child’s mother. Nilma decided to ask for help from Mailyn, a community health worker trained by Samaritan’s Purse in the Philippines. Mailyn could tell that Ziyad, or…
Operation Christmas Child
5 Creative Ideas for Shoebox Packing
Shoebox season is here! As you pray about how your shoebox can bring great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to boys and girls in need, take a moment to check out our short list of innovative packing ideas. If you implement one or more of these suggestions and choose quality gifts, then…
