Christmas charity drive begins

<p>New Hope Church will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child charity.</p>
<p>Residents can donate to the charity during National Collection Week Nov. 18 through Nov. 25.</p>
<p>Shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement, will be delivered to children in need around the world.</p>
<p>New Hope Church is located at 5307 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood. Drop-off hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 through Nov. 22, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 and 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 25.</p>
<p>Hours are subject to change. A full list of collection locations and more information can be found at <a href="http://samaritanspurse.org/occ">samaritanspurse.org/occ</a>.</p>