(North Platte) Community Connections Mentoring and RSVP will be hosting an event for Operation Christmas Card at the North Platte Senior Center (901 East 10th Street) on November 6th, 2023 from 5 pm until 7 pm. For the past 8 years, Operation Christmas Card (a local non-profit run by Char Merrill-Swalberg) has sent out care packages and cards to deployed military during the holiday season. The public is invited to participate in this event. Card writing materials will be provided.
This is event is bringing many community groups together including members of the North Platte High School Key Club, United Way, and employees of Trego/Dugan Aviation. Madeline Fletcher, a representative from Trego/Dugan says “We are honored to be a part of Operation Christmas Card this year. It is a small way to express our immense gratitude and support for our dedicated military members serving far from home. We hope to make the holidays a little brighter for those who protect our freedom.”
Community Connection’s Mentoring looks for unique opportunities for mentoring pairs to be involved in service projects together. Operation Christmas Card is one such project – giving to others and honoring the service that others have given to our country and community. This will be the 5th year for this event. Mentoring is an effective way to engage individuals in meaningful service experiences and strengthen positive connections with families, schools, and the community. Caring and committed mentors give young people the extra boost they need to achieve success.
Domino’s Pizza has also supported this event for many years and is again providing a slice of pizza for those working on the project that evening. Donations for care packages are needed and can be can be dropped off the day of the event or at Community Connection’s office located at 121 N Dewey, in the Downtown Nebraskaland Bank building. Items needed include beef jerky, or other snacks, personal care products, small game/toys, reading material. A full list is available on the attached flyer.
You can reach out to Angela Hipp at 308-696-0975 for more information on youth mentoring opportunities in Lincoln County and you can reach Char Merrill-Swalberg at 308-520-9516 for information on Operation Christmas Card.
