Operation Christmas Child drop-off site opening in Havre

Press release

This month, sites in the Havre area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.

Havre families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received.

This year, Havre-area residents hope to collect more than 2,566 gifts to contribute to the 2019 global goal of reaching 11 million children.

“I love seeing the local community rally together for a global impact,” said Regional Directior Nathan Jansen. “We see all ages getting involved — and more and more every year.”

The collection point in Havre is Community Alliance Church, 925 Eighth St., with drop-off times set at:

Mon, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Tue, Nov. 19: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Wed, Nov. 20: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Thu, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Fri, Nov. 22: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Sat, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. to noon

Sun, Nov. 24: 10 a.m. to noon; 6-8 p.m.

Mon, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. to noon