OPERATION CHRISTMAS: BOLINGBROOK (OCB) is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to our community for 49 years under the tax umbrella of Community Service Council. OCB involves many volunteers from Bolingbrook and the surrounding areas. It takes an exceptional effort each year to ensure that each struggling family during the Christmas season receives the assistance they so greatly need. In 2021, OCB served over 369 including 1029 children, with every donation coming from local businesses, community groups, and individual families. OCB believe that giving within our community will ultimately build a stronger and more sustainable community in return. HOW OPERATION CHRISTMAS: BOLINGBROOK WORKS:
Families needing assistance begin the registration process by submitting family information online starting in October. Once registered and approved, a member of the family will come through at a scheduled time and pick-up their available gifts. Each qualified child will receive new gifts and stocking stuffers. Each family will receive a box of groceries and a $10 gift certificate towards a ham or turkey for their Christmas dinner. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a supported family through Operation Christmas, please call (630) 226-8599
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Volunteers are needed from the middle of November through the end of December for setup, sorting, packaging and assisting families with their appointments. Claar Performing Arts Stage at the Bolingbrook Village Hall. ADOPT-A-CHILD
Operation Christmas also has an Adopt-A-Child program, in which sponsors receive the wish list of a child. You or your group/organization can purchase gifts for that specific child. If you are interested in adopting a child, please contact Linda Stork at 630-226-8599. If you or your business are interested in receiving more information about Operation Christmas: Bolingbrook or in making a donation, please contact Executive Director Lee Bush Jr.
