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Each year, millions of children in need in more than 100 countries find hope in a simple shoebox gift, many of whom are affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine.
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Gila County — Each year, millions of children in need in more than 100 countries find hope in a simple shoebox gift, many of whom are affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine.
In 2016, Operation Christmas Child volunteers made it possible for nearly 11.5 million children to receive a shoebox gift. This year, Operation Christmas Child hopes to send enough gift-filled shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children, a feat unattainable without the more than nine thousand local volunteers who serve year-round across the country.
Last year, local volunteers, families and groups paved the way as part of the Phoenix Area Teams to collect shoebox gifts for more than 76,800 children.
As the project gears up for another year of gift collections, the local team of Operation Christmas Child is seeking new year-round volunteers. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available in the Globe area or to apply, call (303) 745-9179 or visit samaritanspurse.org/volunteerwithOCC.
