A few tips as you prepare your Shoeboxes of Love.
 Don't forget to pray for the Seafarers.
See the Stella Maris Link above for 
 Prayer and Reflection.
 

If your organization does not already participate in this Christmas Shoebox Ministry, we encourage you
to give it a try this year!

Click on the Resource Links to get started.
Don't have time to make boxes - Click on Amazon Wish List!

“We would like to express our great appreciation and sincere gratitude for your continued support to our gifting program to Seafarers in the Port of Houston Ship channel. We are once again “knocking” at the door of your generosity for the Christmas Shoebox Drive. This year, as in past years, your gifts and donations are critical to our program and in many cases is one of the few ways that brighten the life and provide a tangible presence to the Seafarers calling on the Port of Houston in December. Many Seafarers are still not able to leave their vessels for months. Also, in some cases their contracts may have been extended for months and they have no way to get home to their families over the holidays. The Houston International Seafarers Center (HISC) has remained vigilant in our mission to be there for the Seafarers throughout the year with our various services and our friendly presence. We still see and counsel with many who are dealing with war strife and families being displaced to other countries.               We need your help now.”
               Thank you,
               HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL SEAFARER’S CENTER
 

We begin delivering boxes after Thanksgiving and continue gifting Seafarers until all the gifts have been distributed! We are gratefully prepared to receive your gift boxes anytime – you cannot be too early or too late in bringing your gifts to our Seafarers Center inside Port Houston.