Communities battered by Hurricane Helene are not just rebuilding their lives, they are stepping up to bring joy to children worldwide this holiday season through Operation Christmas Child, a program of the evangelical humanitarian aid organization Samaritan's Purse.

The Samritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, is seeking donations for the holiday season from Nov. 18 to Nov. 25.

Staff report Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. Individuals, families and groups have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys,