HISC Christmas Shoebox Program – CCCS Works of Mercy Service Project

HISC Christmas Shoebox Program – CCCS Works of Mercy Service Project

St. Nicholas is the patron saint of seafarers, as well as of children; is a wonderful connection for Christmas Giving to the Seafarers! Corpus Christi Catholic School is joining our parish Council of Catholic Women (CCW) by participating in the Houston International Seafarer’s Centers (HISC) Christmas Shoebox Program. These shoeboxes in many cases are one of the few ways that brighten the life of seafarers calling on the Port of Houston in December. Many seafarers are still not able to leave their vessels for months. Also, their contracts may have been extended for months and they have no way to get home to their families over the holidays. The Houston International Seafarers Center (HISC) has remained vigilant in their mission to be there for the seafarers throughout this year with both the remains of the pandemic as well as many who are dealing with war strife and their families being displaced from their homes

The Christmas Shoebox Program provides seafarers who visit the Port of Houston Ship channel during December a “gift of love”. These “gifts of love” are shoeboxes filled with hygiene products, clothing, snacks and the like.

These items are available at the dollar store. A personal note or card is also encouraged.

Suggestions:

• Early childhood PreK/Kinder
  • Washcloths
  • Body Wash
  • Hairbrush/Comb
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Dental Floss
• Lower Elementary-1st, 2nd, 3rd grades
  • Word search/ Sudoku/Crossword puzzles
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Gum
• Upper Elementary- 4th, 5th grades
  • Small notebook and pen
  • Hard Candy
  • Lip Balm
  • Lotion
• Middle School-6th, 7th , 8th grades
  • Men’s Socks
  • Playing Cards
  • Nail clippers/Q-Tips
  • Deodorant

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  Additional items include Fabric band-aids, (new) baseball caps, (new) t-shirts, whistle, cold weather caps, needle & thread, magnets, religious books. For more information about the 2022 Christmas Shoebox Program, visit HISC, visit https://houstonseafarers.com/events/christmas-giving/

  Thank you to CCCS Student Council for leading this service project. Collection bins will be outside at morning drop-off beginning Monday, October 17th. Last day to collect items is Monday, October 31st. Parents as always, we appreciate your support!