Vanier Outreach
Vanier’s Outreach Team is once again making shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Shoe box donations are being collected in Sion Hall. If you would like to create your own shoe box, boxes are also available for pick-up in Sion Hall. The deadline for donations and completed shoe boxes is Monday, November 18th. Please see the shoe box gift suggestion/ things not to include list below:
INCLUDE IN YOUR SHOEBOX:
- Fill your shoebox with a well-balanced variety of items from the following categories:
- School Supplies- Items such as pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books
- Hygiene Items - Items such as: facecloth, toothbrush, comb, and soap. Please place soap in a sealable bag
- Toys & Other Gifts- Items such as: stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, and socks
- Personal Note - Include a personal note and/or a photo in your shoebox (not inside the donation envelope)
DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Decks of standard playing cards(other card games such as UNO are allowed)
- Food or candy: Including gum (due to customs regulations)
- Used items(due to customs regulations)
- Toothpaste (due to customs regulations)
- Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break- Shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoebox).
- Items that can scare or harm a child- War-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc.
https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/suggested-gifts/
CAP Project Idea 2019-2020
Your shoebox may be accepted by Outreach as a CAP project if you meet the following criteria:
- You thought about who you would like to create a shoebox for (age and gender).
- You did some planning – What would you like to put in your box?
- You did your own shopping.
- You included $10.00 to cover shipping.
- You included a personal touch – examples may include a prayer, a picture of the school, a short letter, or a Christmas card.
- You submitted a short write up to Outreach that explains the following:
- How you have grown through this process.
- How the creation of this shoebox will help make the world a better place.
- You have your project approved by an Outreach supervisor:
- Mrs. Whelan
- Mrs. Kammer
- Mrs. Byers