Local Schools, Churches and Organizations gave gifts to Operation Christmas Child Simi Valley

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - Nov. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- Today is the end of National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, an organization that collects gifts for needy children worldwide.  This important charity is lighting up the faces of children all over the world with a simple shoe box full of treats.  Many of the residents, schools, churches and local organizations in the Simi and San Fernando Valleys got involved and showed their holiday spirit by making a difference in the lives of children who have little or no reason to celebrate the holidays. One small gift from these local residents will touch the hearts of these children and leave an indelible mark on their hearts.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, and organization led by Franklin Graham. The Special holiday charity drive has been collecting gifts since 1993 and has touched the lives of over 94 million children in over 130 countries. Operation Christmas Child makes a difference with just one small shoe box filled with gifts. For many of the children who receive these shoe boxes, it is the only gift they have ever received and the joy that can be seen on their faces as they open their shoe box makes the effort more than worthwhile. With all of their good works, though, Operation Christmas Child can only reach so many children and there are still millions waiting to receive their gifts. Ruth Correa area coordinator for OCC San Fernando & Simi Valley’s said, “We are so grateful for all the support we have received this year!”

How did people participate?  Simple they got an empty shoe box or small container, filled the shoe box with age appropriate gifts that will make any child smile. Operation Christmas Child provided handy labels to indicate if the gift inside were for a boy or girl and once the correct label was chosen it was affixed to the box. A donation of $7 was encouraged to be placed in the box via check to cover shipping expenses With just a little time and minimal effort many people this year made a huge difference in the life of a child.

Several L.A.P.D. divisions, Hillcrest Schools, El Camino Real Charter High School Girls’ Basketball Team, Pinecrest Schools and many churches in the Simi and San Fernando Valley showed their support by donating gift boxes for the Operation Christmas Child imitative.

Those who want to learn more about Operation Christmas Child (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1lLqdgXMB8&feature=c...) or Samaritan’s purse for next year can visit their website (http://www.samaritanspurse.org/occ). Operation Christmas will be accepting shoe box donations through today, November 25, 2013.



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