Operation Christmas Child

What Is It?

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.  (Cite OCC webpage)

It is a part of Samaritan’s Purse, a nonprofit founded by Franklin Graham son of Billy Graham.

For more information visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/

How We’ve Partnered

We have supported this organization in a very small way the past four years by putting together shoe boxes to deliver to their cause.  Over the past four years Ncompass has delivered 322 shoe boxes full of clothes, candy, school supplies, toys, and more to Operation Christmas Child.  We hope to continue growing our support for this organization.

Operation Christmas Child 2009

Ncompass was able to pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child in 2009, and it was great to see people willing to help put them together. This year, people from Dixon Recreation Center at Oregon State University came in to help fill 150 shoeboxes full of toys, games, school supplies, hygiene items and other treats to send to children in need all over the world. Included in each box was a loving hand-written Christmas card filled with hope and joy. Next year, we are looking to fill even more boxes to help make more children’s Christmas a very special time! Thank you for everyone who helped pack the boxes and write the cards!

Operation Christmas Child 2010

This year we will be packing boxes on Sunday November 14th.  We are very excited about this year’s packing party and welcome any volunteers who would like to come help.  Please contact Emily Rose at ncompass.ero@gmail.com if you are interested.

2006:  32 shoe boxes donated

2007:  40 shoe boxes donated

2008:  100 shoe boxes donated

2009: 150 shoe boxes donated

2010 Goal:  200 boxes donated