Simple service
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and family and friends soon will take part in the age-old tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas morning. For a lot of children, this is the best time of year. After all, Christmas means the chance for nice, new toys under the Christmas tree. Some children, though, are not as fortunate to experience the joy of receiving a new toy on Christmas.
Operation Christmas Child, which is held every year in November, aims to provide children in need – from all across the world – with both toys and everyday items. The goal of the project is to fill shoe boxes with things we might have taken for granted as children and have them delivered to these children for Christmas. It is easy to participate in the project, especially for those who want to give back but lack the time to commit to a larger community service project. Organizations across campus encourage everyone to donate at least one item. These items can be from one of four categories: toys, school supplies, non-liquid hygiene items or accessories. In those categories, items such as pens and pencils, notebooks, combs, toothbrushes, socks, sunglasses and jewelry can be donated.Even the simplest of toys can be used. Toys such as dolls, toy cars, yo-yos and jump ropes are accepted as donations.
While it might not seem like anything extravagant, it is important to remember that these children do not typically receive much on Christmas. Even the littlest thing has the ability to make these children happy. Try to remember the joy in receiving presents on Christmas morning. Keep in mind that some children may never know that joy. Donating to Operation Christmas Child allows children to get more of the Christmas experience.