The Visual You Inc. extended Operation Christmas Child project - The Beautification Project is starting now until December 18, 2009.

Join us on facebook to view our gallery ^^: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=172141723442&in...

Watch the hurtful / touching story of Rosi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5NGfGVzTRQ

Gift distribution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWN9vwq2xDY


How to get involved:

1. Get hold of an empty shoebox. (ca. 7inch x 12inch x 6inch)

2. Then follow the instructions on:
How to pack a shoebox: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_...

3. Take your gift-filled shoebox to your nearest drop off location.
Find out where to drop off your shoebox: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/occ/


4. When is the deadline for taking the shoebox to a drop off location?
National Collection Week is November 16-23, but you may send completed boxes year-round to the headquarters:

Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan's Purse
P.O. Box 3000
801 Bamboo Road
Boone, NC 28607


Helpful links/ resources:

U.S. residents:

Deadline/ Collection week: 16-23 November '09

About Operation Christmas Child: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/
"Ways to help Volunteer with OCC

Free resources: Download & print FREE resources such as the Boy or Girl label:
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Graphic_Reso...


FAQ: http://master.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/FAQ

U.K residents:

Deadline/ Collection week: 1-18 November '09
Find your nearest drop off location: http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/?q=pages/where-...

Gift ideas: http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/pages/gift-ideas

Canadian residents:

Deadline/ Collection week: 16-21 November '09

All information can be found here: http://www.samaritanspurse.ca/occ/OurPurpose.aspx

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YOU ARE TAGGED! ^___^
Create a special Visual You OCC shoebox for a child in need.

In your video response, visually share with us:

1) Your favorite childhood toy / memory:
Reflecting back to the mini-you (2-14 years), think of a favorite childhood memory, your fondest childhood item / toy / gift and share with us your thoughts about it. What does it mean to you?
Keep in mind that the child, who will receive your gift-filled shoebox might never be able to experience likewise.

2) Your special heartfelt addition:
You may include a personal item (drawing, poem, book, picture, bracelet, etc.). Why did you decide to include it with your shoebox? What does it mean to you? What shall it mean to the child that will receive your gift?

3) Your letter / personal note:
Write a letter of encouragement to the child your gift-filled shoebox will go out to. Read to us the letter you wrote.

4) Your inspiration / design
Choose your most meaningful statement from your video message (e.g. from your own encouragement letter to the child your gift will go to). Create something creative such as a drawing, poem, painting, poster, etc. (e.g. for a T-Shirt design). It should reflect upon the idea of inner beauty.

5) Your awareness message:
Spread a little message to our Youtube community to get involved! What would you say to get them to join you and us, Visual You Inc., to create many more gift-filled shoeboxes in support of Operation Christmas Child and the millions of children in need?

Can you imagine to which extend your video message can affect and inspire the lives of others? Be visual with us, there is nothing to hide about a caring, thoughtful and genuine you.
We would like to guide you through the process of inspiring others.
We may feature some of the strongest designs/ statements in our future inspirational T-Shirt line. (less info)