Residents of Cayey can fill shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world through the international Operation Christmas Child campaign run by the Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse, Cayey Mayor Rolando Ortiz Velázquez confirmed. The town is again taking part in the initiative, and the mayor urged the public to join the solidarity drive. Participants can prepare a shoebox with toys, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing and other gifts.
Donations are sorted into three age groups: 2 to 4 years, 5 to 9 years and 10 to 14 years. A letter and a photograph may also be included to make the package more personal. Donations will be accepted from Monday, November 16 to Monday, November 23 at the Pabellón de Oración of the Primera Iglesia Bautista de Cayey, on PR-14 highway next to the Congar factory.
That will be the only designated collection center in the town. Samaritan’s Purse runs the campaign as part of its work supporting children and families facing difficult circumstances in different parts of the world.