LAKE COUNTY >> This month, two locations in Lake County will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child — the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. The annual Samaritan’s Purse project is a favorite of many Lake County area residents, families, churches and groups who spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.
“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone here in Lake County can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,” said Lake County volunteer project coordinator Sue Evans.
During National Collection Week, Nov. 16 — 23, Lake County area residents hope to contribute 600 gift-filled shoeboxes to the 2015 global goal of reaching 11 million children in need.
LOCAL COLLECTION SITES:
Lower Lake, CA — Evangel Christian Center/Zemorah Christian Academy
9667 Hwy 29
Lower Lake
Mon, Nov. 16: 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 12 p.m. — 3 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 2 p.m. — 5 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Lucerne, CA — Lucerne Community Church
5870 E Highway 20
Lucerne
Mon, Nov. 16: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 12 p.m. — 2 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 12 p.m. — 2 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 4 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. — 11 a.m.
Hours subject to change. A full list of area collection locations can be found online.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, a gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child call (707) 576-7249.
