finding Joy in helping others
Small acts of love and kindness can change the world with Operation Christmas Child. I love seeds. So much life and potential exist in a teeny tiny container. As a gardener, I can easily tell a zinnia seed from a Morning Glory seed. While each is unique, once planted, each can grow and become more […] Read more…
I was so impressed by these homemade fishing kits made by the volunteers from the Santa Fe River Area Team. They assembled and packed over 700 of these kits in their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes gifts for Boys 10-14 age range. I have to say, I actually know very little about fishing, lol! Even now […] Read more…
For many years I worked as an aide at a local Pre-K and Nursery. Playing with simple toys was relaxing and fun, especially in a world with stimulation overload. Wood blocks, coloring, and clay were some of the favorites among the little ones. Kid powered, not battery operated! It always was the simple toys they […] Read more…
Have you ever lost a button right before you leave the house? You could grab a safety pin, or stop to sew it back on. YET so many people here and abroad just don’t have the resources – no thread, no needles, no extra buttons. That’s why I love including mini sewing kits in […] Read more…
Connecting with other volunteers who have the same desires and interests is exciting and invigorating! How often we might feel we are alone in this journey. If you have a love for Operation Christmas Child, DID YOU KNOW that there are “Area Teams” of volunteers all over the country? I have them listed here! You […] Read more…
Toothbrushes are a great item to donate to so many different charities! They are inexpensive but oh so important! Perfect for hygiene kits for the homeless, food pantries and shelters, sent to Military and veterans groups, and include in various shoebox projects. You might be surprised to hear that children find them to be a […] Read more…