Aug 25, 2008 02:00
While you&aposre back-to-school shopping, throw a few extra crayons, notebooks and other supplies in your cart along with some candy and basic sundries. Then, toss the extra supplies into the box that came with your new school shoes, write an encouraging note to a needy child and -- voila! -- you&aposve done your part for Operation Christmas Child, a national effort that helps impoverished children in more than 90 countries. Call 937 374-0761 or check www.sa maritanspurse.org for shoe-box gift packing instructions and details on how to help with processing during National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24.