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[SHELLEY SCHUETT]

Here is an article that is going in our area papers this year reminding
people of the importance of Operation Christmas Child and packing a shoe
box. The picture didn't come through, but it's a picture of myself sitting
at my kitchen table with my arms spread showing samples of all the different
items I made for the boxes.

 

 

OCTOBER 2023 It's that time again when folks pack shoeboxes for Operation
Christmas Child to be sent to less fortunate children around the world. OCC
is a division of Samaritan's Purse that has been collecting and delivering
shoeboxes since 1993 . 209 million shoeboxes, in fact, in more than 170
countries and territories. Like so many folks, we pack a shoebox either in
person or online knowing, for many of these little ones, that it will be the
first and only gift they will receive. Not only do they make a big impact to
the children, but these boxes often open doors for Samaritan's Purse to work
with local community leaders in identifying and addressing important needs
such as clean water, literacy, vocational training for women, and school
meals for children. BUT there are also special people like Shelley Piro
Schuett who make things all year long to be put in shoeboxes at a "packing
party". This year, Shelley has made over 1,000 items! (She is seen here with
a sample of these items.) So rally your family and friends to pack a shoebox
with a toy (doll, stuffed animal, soccer ball and pump), hygiene items,
clothing and school supplies. Perhaps even add a photo or card. Remember to
include a $10 donation (cash, cheque or online) with each box to cover the
cost of shipping. If you'd rather, you can very easily pack a shoebox online
at www.packabox.ca. And, like Shelley, you can also be making toys, crafts,
and clothing items all year long. Last year, Camrose and area sent 2,295
boxes, which added to the 415,072 packed from Canada, and a total of 10.6
million packed worldwide. THIS YEAR, the goal for Camrose and area is 2,500.
Collection is November 13 to 19, 2023, at Century Meadows Baptist Church
(3720-66 Street) in Camrose, or one of the locations found here:
https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/drop-off-locations/. If you have any
questions about collection, reach out to Kathy Runnalls at 780-678-6328.
Bring joy and hope to children and their families in poverty stricken
countries this year