“Because shoeboxes provide hope for children who might not have any hope,” she said.
She became passionate about the Samaritan’s Purse project three years ago when she packed her first shoebox gift at her Christian school in Felton, Delaware. Ava then shared her enthusiasm with her parents, Justin and Danielle, and younger brother, Jack.
Her family quickly caught the vision for reaching children around the world in this way, not only with fun toys and practical items, but with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the fall of 2019, they packed five shoeboxes as a family.
But Ava had a heart to make an even greater impact in the lives of boys and girls in need across the globe. She set a goal for her family to pack 100 shoeboxes the following year. Together with some friends, Ava’s goal was surpassed, with 109 boxes prayerfully prepared. In 2021, the family again exceeded Ava’s target. They packed 106 shoebox gifts, and this made Ava very happy.
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