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Come Pack Shoeboxes for Kids!

  • 2385 74th Ave SE, T2C 5w8 · Calgary
Ogden Community Church Publisher / Host Ogden Community Church
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Come Pack Shoeboxes for Kids!
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🎄🎁 SANTA'S ELVES ARE COMING TO OGDEN! 🎁🎄
Let's come together to spread a little Christmas joy around the world! ❤️
We're gathering at the Hub to decorate and pack shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, bringing hope, love, and practical gifts to children who might otherwise go without.
✨ Saturday, November 21
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 The Hub | 2385 74th Ave SE, Calgary
🎅 WHAT CAN YOU BRING?
According to guidelines, here are some wonderful shoebox gift ideas: All of these can be found at the dollarstore.
🧸 Something to LOVE: Stuffed animals, dolls, small toys, skipping ropes, balls
✏️ Something to LEARN: Pencils, crayons, notebooks, colouring books, pencil sharpeners
🪥 Something PRACTICAL: Toothbrushes, combs, washcloths, socks, T-shirts
🎨 Something CREATIVE: Stickers, craft supplies, colouring supplies
💌 Something PERSONAL: A handwritten Christmas greeting, drawing, or encouraging note!
🚫 Please don't bring: Candy, food, toothpaste, liquids, lotions, breakable items, or war-related toys.
🌍 WHERE DO THE SHOEBOXES GO?
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world, including communities affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters.
❤️ Come be one of Santa's elves!
Bring your family, your friends, your neighbours, and a few items to share. We'll spend the afternoon decorating boxes, packing gifts, and making Christmas a little brighter for children around the world.
Because Christmas is even more beautiful when we give together. 🎄
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