This month, more than 4,000 locations around the country will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. The annual Samaritan’s Purse project is a favorite of many families, churches and groups who spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes with a “Wow” item—like a doll or soccer ball—other fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.

Clinton County Middle School Jr. Beta Club, shown above, collected items and assembled 36 shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child.

The Jr. Beta Club just recently received an award for “School of Distinction” by increasing its membership with more than 66 students added.

The 6th grade students in the “Make A Difference Club” made 19 shoeboxes, shown in the photo at left.