Seniors on Mission is once again filling up shoeboxes with goodies that will be given to children across the world through Operation Christmas Child.
The Seniors on Mission donated close to 100 boxes to the
project last year and hopes to exceed that this year. Operation Christmas Child
helps millions of children in more than 100 countries around the world.
You can join this effort by picking up a shoebox-sized
container from the following locations:
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Resident Life Offices, including near the
Chapel, 139 Villager Inn and 108 Manor I
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Area Manager Connie Taylor in the Courtyard
Commons
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Nicki Janusik, activity coordinator at Village
Assisted Living
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Melody Atcheson, activity manager at the Village
Care Center
Shoeboxes will be collected from Oct. 1 through Nov. 9.
Here's how to Participate:
1. Pick up a box at the above locations.
2. Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, 10-14.
3. Fill the box with gifts. A list of suggestions is below.
4. Include a $7 donation in the envelope included with the box to cover shipping and project expenses. Make check payable to "Samaritan's Purse."
5. Return the box to any of the above locations by Monday, Nov. 9.
6. You may include a personal note to the child and a photo. If you include your name and address the child may write you back.
Gift Suggestions:
- School supplies: pens, penscils, crayons or markers, stamps, ink pads, paper, coloring books or picture books, writing pads or paper
- Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, kazoos, yo-yos, jump ropes
- Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar space in plastic bag or comb
- Other: t-shirts, ball camps, socks, hair clips, toys or jewelry
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, breakable items or aerosol cans.
For more information contact Edna Speidel at 524-2606 or edna.speidel1931@gmail.com or
Chaplain Bev Weddle at 347-2311 or bweddle@jkv.org
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