Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. Boxes are collected and distributed in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations. In previous years, Ballarat Christian College put together almost 150 shoe boxes, which is a remarkable effort.

This year the College will be participating in Operation Christmas Child differently. We are asking for donations to cover the cost of a box and the College will buy the contents of the boxes and staff will donate time to make up the boxes for distribution. The cost to make up a box is $20 which includes the compulsory $10 postage amount.

Please refer to the email sent out to Parents/Carers on Monday 4 October with the details on how contribute to this fundraising initiative. We have a cut off time with Operation Christmas Child being Monday 18 October, so we would appreciate your quick response. There will also be an additional opportunity to make an extra donation should you wish to do so. The College aims to complete 200 boxes this year which is approximately one box per family.

Operation Christmas Child, is an initiative of Samartian’s Purse an International relief organisation who are involved in distributing boxes of Christmas gifts and the Gospel message to underprivileged children overseas. More information can also be found at Operation Christmas Child | Samaritan's Purse Australia | New Zealand (samaritanspurse.org.au) Thank you for considering being a part of Operation Christmas Child.