Local Families Make Global Impact Through Operation Christmas Child

Sites in local areas will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.

Stuart families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received.

This year, Stuart-area residents hope to collect more than 16,502 gifts to contribute to the 2019 global goal of reaching 11 million children.

“I love seeing the local community rally together for a global impact,” said Regional Director Eric Lapointe. “We see all ages getting involved –and more and more every year.”

Minnie’s Chapel

161 Minnies Chapel Loop
Stuart;

Harvest Worship Center

21225 Jeb Stuart Highway
Patrick Springs;

Meadows of Dan Baptist Church

2511 Jeb Stuart Highway
Meadows Of Dan;

Chatham Heights Baptist Church
1235 Chatham Heights Road
Martinsville;

Collinsville, – Stone Memorial Christian Church
3030 Virginia Avenue
Collinsville;

CrossPoint Church
3951 Greensboro Road
Ridgeway.