CLARKSVILLE, TN – Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children in need each year. For years, Clarksville families have packed shoebox gifts for boys and girls around the world. One of these gifts reached Evangeline Franzon in the Philippines when she was a young girl. Franzon is now visiting Clarksville residents to share how the simple gift had a life-changing impact.
Franzon will be telling her story to local groups and churches. She wants to encourage residents as they kick off the upcoming collection season to fill more shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items—contributing to the global goal of reaching 11 million children in Jesus’ Name.
The event will take place Sept. 7 at Grace Church of the Nazarene at 6 p.m.