Good News, Great Joy

Charleston Southern University campus community is excited to kick off the 15^th year of Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection. CSU has packed more than 74,000 total packed boxes for Operation Christmas Child since 2019, which is more shoeboxes than any other college or university in the nation.

As believers we celebrate Christmas and the Gift that God gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.

Each year, Charleston Southern University’s goal is to pack as many boxes as we can that are FUN, FULL, & PERSONALIZED! (Click here to learn WHAT to pack in a box!)

Below is a list of opportunities for you to get involved in helping CSU reach its goal! 

Upcoming Opportunities

July 24, 2026: OCC Collection @ Charleston RiverDogs | Take an OCC item to the ballgame! Bring a small toy or school supply to the CSU table and get a special treat in partnership with the RiverDogs.

TBD: OCC Collection at CSU Night @ Charleston Battery | Enjoy an evening out with CSU as we cheer on the local professional soccer team. Bring any supply for OCC to the main gate to receive a FREE ticket for the game!

November 6, 2026: Jets + Vets OCC Collection Night @ SC Stingrays | Enjoy a night of hockey and bring supplies or make a donation!

November 17, 2026: OCC Collection Day | 11 a.m. at Reflection Pond. Come one, come all! Bring your packed boxes as we count to determine our top Student Packers and CSU Department Champions! 

November 20, 2026: OCC Packing Party | 4 p.m. in Lightsey Chapel. Bucs Pack! Faculty, Students, Staff, and Families wear your family friendly Christmas Pajamas and get ready for a night of Fun at our biggest packing event of the Year! We will pack shoeboxes together and celebrate all God has done through OCC and CSU! 

Stay tuned for more events!