This November, our teams have been proud to take part in Operation Christmas Child, a global initiative led by Samaritan’s Purse. The project encourages individuals and organisations to fill shoeboxes with thoughtful gifts and essential items for children living in difficult circumstances across the world.
By joining this initiative, Sammons is not only spreading festive cheer but also reinforcing the importance of giving back and making a difference; values that underpin both our professional and personal ethos.
What Is Operation Christmas Child?
Operation Christmas Child is a long-running global campaign that delivers shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and messages of hope to children in need. Since its inception in 1990, the initiative has reached over 200 million children in more than 170 countries. Each shoebox, however small it may seem, represents a moment of joy and a reminder that someone, somewhere, cares. For many children, this is the first Christmas gift they’ve ever received, a small gesture with an immeasurable emotional impact.
How Sammons Is Getting Involved
This year, we’ve rallied our teams to create and send Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes filled with small but meaningful presents. From soft toys and crayons to toiletries, gloves and socks, every contribution helps brighten a child’s day.
Our offices across Farnham and Hastings are serving as collection points where team members can drop off completed shoeboxes. Once gathered, the boxes are distributed through Samaritan’s Purse to children across the globe, reaching areas affected by poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. This initiative brought our teams together in the spirit of unity, kindness, and shared purpose; reminding us that recruitment, at its best, is about people helping people.
Why Giving Back Matters to Sammons
As a people-focused organisation, we understand the power of connection. Helping others is an extension of the work we do every day, matching individuals and businesses to create better futures. Supporting Operation Christmas Child is a natural fit for us, aligning with our belief in community responsibility and the positive impact that collective action can achieve.
Participating in charitable projects like this also reinforces the values we promote across our teams – empathy, collaboration, and integrity. These are the same principles that guide how we support our candidates, clients, and colleagues.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our Meet the Team or About Us page.
How You Can Get Involved
If you’d like to join us in making a difference this Christmas, it’s easy to take part:
- Visit the Operation Christmas Child website to learn how to pack a shoebox and what to include.
- Choose gifts such as small toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.
- Label your box for a boy or girl and select an age range.
- Drop it off at your nearest collection point or create a shoebox online.
Every box counts – and together, we can help ensure more children experience the joy and hope of Christmas.
FAQs: Sammons Recruitment Group & Operation Christmas Child
- What is Operation Christmas Child? Operation Christmas Child is a global project by Samaritan’s Purse that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in need worldwide.
- Why did Sammons choose to get involved? Sammons Recruitment Group is passionate about giving back. The initiative aligns perfectly with one of our four core values of Making a Difference, championing Inclusion, sustainability and the local communities we serve.
- How can I participate in the project? You can pack a shoebox yourself or donate online via the Operation Christmas Child website.
- What other community projects does Sammons support? At Sammons, we actively support local fundraising, volunteering, and wellbeing initiatives that reflect our people-first values and commitment to making a positive impact. Such as a recent example of our CEO, Harriet Smith, taking part in a fundraising walk for Aspens charity.
As the festive season approaches, Sammons Recruitment Group is proud to play a small part in spreading happiness to children around the world. Supporting Operation Christmas Child reminds us that even the simplest act of generosity can make a world of difference.
If you’d like to learn more about Sammons, collaborate with us, or explore how we can support your career or hiring needs, contact our friendly teams today on 01252 727887 (Farnham, Surrey, team), 01424 723723 (Hastings, East Sussex, team), 020 7293 7022 (Pensions team), or email enquiries@sammons.co.uk.