Samaritan’s Purse reports 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts collected in 2025, reflecting widespread participation across the U.S. and partner countries.

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Samaritan’s Purse has announced the collection of over 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025.

As a child, I loved being the center of attention. So it was a problem when my baby brother was born a day before my birthday. For years, I would beg my parents for a birthday gift “one day early.” My ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - You have the opportunity this week to help bring Christmas joy to children all around the world. It’s national collection week for Samaritan’s Purse, as they take on their ...

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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Operation Christmas Child is preparing to collect gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need with nearly 5,000 drop-off locations opening across the U.S. Since 1993, Operation ...

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As a child, I loved being the center of attention. So it was a problem when my baby brother was born a day before my birthday. For years, I would beg my parents for a birthday gift “one day early.” My ...