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The brave new world that is 2020 has many people inquiring what’s closed down and what’s not. As for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), the work goes on albeit with some changes in navigating the health precautions that come in the world of COVID-19.

Appomattox local, Susanne Wood — a Volunteer Area Team Coordinator for OCC — said she was excited about getting the word out. The local efforts for OCC have three events for the community of Appomattox, which includes National Project Leader Workshops and what she titled the “Appomattox Community Packing Party.”

OCC is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. OCC seeks to rally individuals and families to pack shoeboxes filled with useful gifts for children in need across the globe. Last year alone, more than 10.5 million shoebox gifts were collected in 2019.

There’s more to this story in the current issue of the Times Virginian newspaper. Pick up a copy or subscribe at www.timesvirginian.com/subscriber_services to view the full article in the e-edition version.

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