Good morning, Gallia County. The spirit of giving is arriving with the holidays as Operation Christmas Child prepares to collect thousands of gift-filled shoeboxes across the region. Since 1993, this Samaritan's Purse project has delivered over 230 million shoeboxes worldwide, with local drop-off locations now ready at Hope Baptist Church in Middleport and First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis during National Collection Week (November 17-24).
As one community initiative focuses on global impact, another addresses health needs right here at home. Wellpoint West Virginia recently brought free flu vaccinations and $25 gift cards to Mason County residents, tackling the transportation and cost barriers that often limit rural healthcare access. "Access to preventive care shouldn't depend on income or transportation," noted Tadd Haynes, highlighting the ongoing efforts to strengthen health partnerships throughout our region's rural communities.
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🎁 Operation Christmas Child brings joy to kids in 180+ countries. The Samaritan's Purse project has delivered over 230 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children worldwide since 1993. Local drop-off locations in Scottsbluff, Alliance, Sidney, and Kimball will collect thousands of shoeboxes during National Collection Week (November 17-24). Each shoebox contains school supplies, personal care items, and toys, opening doors for children to participate in "The Greatest Journey" program. Volunteers can donate $10 per box for shipping costs and even track their shoebox's destination through the "Follow Your Box" program.
💉 Free flu shots bring health access to rural West Virginia. Wellpoint West Virginia partnered with local organizations to provide free flu vaccinations and $25 gift cards to Mason County residents. The October 20 event at the Mason County Family Support Center aimed to reduce barriers like cost and transportation that often prevent timely vaccinations. "Access to preventive care shouldn't depend on income or transportation," said Tadd Haynes, Wellpoint WV president. The initiative reflects Wellpoint's ongoing efforts to improve preventive care access in rural communities and strengthen local health partnerships.
🎁 Operation Christmas Child is launching shoebox collection in two Ohio counties. Volunteers across the country will collect gift-filled shoeboxes during National Collection Week from November 17-24, with drop-off locations at Hope Baptist Church in Middleport and First Church of the Nazarene in Gallipolis. The Samaritan's Purse project aims to reach 12 million children worldwide in 2025, adding to the 232 million shoeboxes already distributed to children in over 170 countries. Each shoebox can include toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, with participants able to track their donations through the "Follow Your Box" option online. The project partners with local churches globally to share both tangible gifts and spiritual hope with children affected by war, poverty, and disaster.
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