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August 16, 2023
Volunteer Year-Round with
Operation Christmas Child
OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, NOV. 2 • 6–8 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOV. 5 • 1–4 P.M.
PRE-K TO GRADE 5 (PARENTS ONLY)
GRADES 6 TO 12 (PARENTS & STUDENTS)
oes.edu/openhouse-po
503-768-3115
O N P O IN T SA V ERS®
Portland Residents Collect School Supplies for Children Overseas!
Gifting school
supplies for
Children
overseas
Learning to save is a skill
that lasts a lifetime.
As the school year approaches,
shoebox packers are making use
of back-to-school prices to pur-
chase gifts and essential items for
children in need around the world.
Residents in Portland are collect-
ing school supplies, along with
personal care items and fun toys,
to pack in shoeboxes. Operation
Christmas Child is a project of Sa-
maritan’s Purse, will deliver these
gift-filled shoeboxes to children in
more than 100 countries.
For many children, access to
these simple items is essential to
an education. This was the case
for Justin Thomas, a shoebox re-
cipient in Southeast Asia whose
parents could not afford the sup-
plies needed for school. Thomas
remembers the specific day he re-
ceived a gift-filled shoebox from
Operation Christmas Child and
found it filled with toys and most
exciting to him—school supplies!
Growing up with hand-me-
down clothes and used items,
Thomas used to write with a pen-
cil so short that he held it using a
pen cap. Having an entire packet
of new pencils and a pencil sharp-
ener all his own was a treasure
to him. This simple gift made a
life-changing impact for Thomas
because it opened the doors for
him to receive an education.
For more information, visit
samaritanspurse.org/occ. Nation-
al Collection Week is Nov. 13-
20. Participants can donate $10
per shoebox gift online through
“Follow Your Box” and receive
a tracking label to discover its
destination. Those who prefer the
convenience of online shopping
can browse samaritanspurse.org/
buildonline to select gifts matched
to a child’s specific age and gen-
der, then finish packing the virtual
shoebox by adding a photo and
personal note of encouragement.
Operation Christmas Child, a
project of Samaritan's Purse, seeks
to demonstrate God’s love in a
tangible way to children in need
around the world and, together
with the local church worldwide,
to share the Good News of Jesus
Christ. Since 1993, Operation
Christmas Child has collected and
delivered more than 209 million
gift-filled shoeboxes to children
in more than 170 countries and
territories. This year, Operation
Christmas Child will celebrate its
30th year of ministry!
We started the OnPoint Savers Account for children 17 and under so
that kids can get a head start on learning healthy savings habits.
Just open your child’s membership with a minimum of $25 and we’ll
deposit an additional $55*. Plus, they’ll earn 5.00%* on the first $500.
Not a bad way to start for a beginner, don’t you think?
Get started today.
Visit onpointcu.com/onpoint-savers
*OnPoint Savers Account rate of 5.00% annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of March 1, 2022 and subject to change.
Stated APY is for balances up to $500; balances over $500 earn posted Regular Savings Account rate. Account must be
established for members age 17 or younger by parent or guardian with a minimum $25 deposit. Parent or legal guardian must be
on the membership and present to open the OnPoint Savers Account. When primary member attains the age of 18, accounts will
be converted to Regular Savings Account, earning that account’s published rate at that time. Fiduciary memberships, including
UTTMA and Minor Settlement Accounts are not eligible for OnPoint Savers. One OnPoint Savers Account per member/TIN. One
$55 bonus per tax ID for new members only. Bonus will be included on a 1099-INT for tax purposes. Cannot be combined with
other offers for opening a new membership, such as new branch promotions or Refer a Friend. Federally insured by NCUA.
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