February 7 - 20, 2012
COMMUNITYNEWSPAPERS.COM
Letter to the Editor Operation Christmas Child says ‘thank you’ Miamians To the Editor: Thanks to the generous efforts of Miami residents, thousands of hurting children worldwide had, or will have, the opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas. Miami residents joined Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, to pack 5,428 shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and necessity items. These giftfilled shoeboxes are making their way — or have already made their way — into the hands of needy children in 100 receiving countries. On behalf of our community, I would like to thank the volunteers at local collection sites and everyone who packed an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. For many of the children receiving these boxes, the simple shoebox will be the first gift they have ever received. Although the Miami drop-off locations are closed until November 2012, gifts are received throughout the year at Samaritan’s Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd., Boone, NC, 28607. If you would like to get involved year-round in helping children in need through Operation Christmas Child, go online to <www.samaritanspurse.org/occ> or call 1-407-852-3727. Thanks again to everyone who participated in this project. A simple gift, packed with love, can communicate hope and transform the lives of children worldwide. Sincerely, Cindy Beyer Regional Director, Florida/Puerto Rico Operation Christmas Child
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