THE "SHOE BOX" PROJECT

Helping you reach the heart of a hurting child

Put a smile on the face of a desperate child affected by war, poverty, disease, and natural disaster. YES, you can do it with just a SHOE BOX - filled with love.

Operation Shoe Box sends a message of hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes to reach them at Christmas.

This program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on project that reaches out to suffering children. In 2007, over 7.6 million shoe boxes were collected worldwide and distributed to children in about 105 countries.

Your Gift Boxes will be forwarded to the Australian Co-ordinators, Samaritans Purse Aust. Ltd (Blacktown). This international humanitarian organisation takes its name and operate on the principle in the "Parable of the Good Samaritan" - love and help those who are in need, irrespective of race or creed.

ICF is delighted to support this initiative within the Hurstville and Sutherland area.

God Bless You for sharing your love in such a practical and cost-effective way. ICF Project Infoline 9773-3812. info@icfbetterlife.com

You can do it -in just 3 easy steps.

FIND A BOX

Get a shoe-box. If you can, cover it (lid separately) with Christmas or coloured paper. Decide if it is for a Boy or Girl. What age? 2-4 yrs, 5-9 yrs, or 10-14 yrs. (We need more boxes of the older boys who miss out!)

FILL IT UP

Gift Ideas...

Fill your shoe box with one or more items from each ‘something’:

SOMETHING TO LOVE
Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.

SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL
Exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc.

SOMETHING TO WEAR
T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, thongs, etc.

SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH
Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind up torch, etc. (No battery operated items)*

SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE
Soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc.
(No toothpaste)*

SOMETHING SPECIAL*
Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note or photo of yourself.

* = New packing instructions

DROP IT OFF

If you wish, include photo (of self/family) and a note to the child.

Enclose $9 in an envelope to help with costs for shipping and transport. Place this inside box on top of items.

Label it. Tick & Tape the BOY/GIRL Label to top of your shoe-box. Secure box with rubber-band or string. Please do not attach lid with sticky Tape.

DROP OFF POINT

Community Centre,
91 Queens Rd, Hurstville
Drop it off on any Sunday

9am—2pm, until Sun 23rd Oct.
Thanks for your help.

For Pick Up:
ONLY if you cannot drop off.
Call 9773-3812 and leave reason for calling, name, address and
phone number

ICF InfoLine : 9773-3812

Click to download and print the Label/Form then print to stick on top of the shoe box.

For further information please contact:

Rev. Dr Winston Gauder
International Community Fellowship, Hurstville, NSW

Postal Address:
2 Current Street
Padstow NSW 2211
Tel: (02) 9773 3812