The Box of Joy program encourages people nationwide to give back to less fortunate children in countries around the world.
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U.S. Catholic parishes, schools and groups have been collecting items since the fall to share Christmas joy in small packages for children in poverty-stricken nations and will deliver the gift boxes to local drop-off centers during Box of Joy Week, Nov. 7-15.
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The “Box of Joy” week for dropping off the boxes is Nov. 3-11 this year. Cross Catholic Outreach then delivers the boxes to the children.