Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a project run by Samaritan's Purse where people fill shoeboxes with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to deliver to children in need around the world, aiming to demonstrate God's love through a tangible gift and share the Gospel message with them through local church partners; essentially, it's a way to send Christmas cheer to children in impoverished areas by providing them with a simple gift box.

Operation Christmas Child 2024 Recap & 2025 Goals

Thank you for your incredible support in 2024!

  • Boxes sent: 477 boxes were delivered to the Dallas processing center (our goal was 300!). This does not include online boxes built by our members.
  • Processed and shipped: 403 of our FBC boxes are on their way to the Dominican Republic.

Austin West Area Goal Progress
  • 2024 Goal: 9,500 boxes
  • Current Total: 8,928 (additional online boxes will be counted soon).
    • Worldwide totals will be available in February or March.
  • Looking Ahead: 2025 Goal = 600 Boxes

Let’s start collecting items now! Keep an eye out for clearance sales, end-of-year inventory markdowns, and wholesale deals.

Budgeting Tips: Aim to keep the WOW gifts around $6 or less and filler items inexpensive to keep total costs per box at $20 or under.

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities
  • Team Meeting: Monday, January 27 at 2 PM in the Joy Classroom.
  • Workdays: Help with sorting, processing, and crafting items like jump ropes. (Dates to be scheduled based on volunteer availability.)
  • Dallas Processing Center Volunteering: Interested in joining us the week after Thanksgiving? Let us know to be added to the list!

Fundraising Needed

To meet our 2025 goal, we’ll need to raise funds to cover both contents and shipping costs:
Estimated shipping: $6,000
Have fundraising ideas? Share them with the team!

For more information or to get involved, reach out today! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children worldwide.