Operation Christmas Child
Good News, Great Joy
Since 2012, the Charleston Southern University campus community has proudly participated in Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection. 51ºÚÁÏ has packed more than 74,000 total packed boxes for since 2019, which is more shoeboxes than any other college or university in the nation.
As believers we celebrate Christmas and the Gift that God gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
Each year, Charleston Southern University’s goal is to pack as many boxes as we can that are FUN, FULL, & PERSONALIZED! (Learn !)
Below is a list of opportunities for you to get involved in helping 51ºÚÁÏ reach its goal!
Upcoming Opportunities
Stay tuned for more events!
President Faulkner opening boxes with kids in Grenada
Donation Locations:
Throughout the fall semester, you can donate your OCC items for the packing party in 3 locations:
- Lobby of The Hub | 2nd floor of Rivers Library
- Lobby of Student Center West, across from the Campus Store
- Lobby of Lightsey Chapel
Need a shoebox? Beginning in September, students, faculty, and staff may pick up an OCC branded shoebox at any of the above locations to prepare for Collection Day in November!
Can’t make it in person or on campus? Build a shoebox in 51ºÚÁÏ’s virtual build-a-box center.
For more information or questions, email occ@csuniv.edu.