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Operation Refugee Child

Operation Refugee Child backpacks bring comfort, safety, and warmth to refugee children & families.

Operation Refugee Child

Operation Refugee Child backpacks bring comfort, safety, and warmth to refugee children & families.

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Ladera Ranch, United States

$96,817 USD by 1,248 backers

$54,093 USD by 654 backers on Apr 19, 2016

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This is the new campaign page for Operation Refugee Child, building on our previous campaign that raised $201,884.

The Today Show on several occasions has featured a segment on Operation Refugee Child. If you can't catch the show live you can view content on the below links which have footage from our volunteers' recent trip to Greece where we distributed 1650 lbs. of aid supplies to refugee children and families in Athens and Lesvos.

Today Show Video links:
http://on.today.com/1pkQ4lZ
http://on.today.com/1pdlzOb

Today Show Article Links:
http://www.today.com/parents/more/making-a-difference
http://www.today.com/parents/refugee-crisis-how-american-moms-decided-make-difference-kids-t78941
http://www.today.com/parents/look-inside-operation-refugee-child-backpacks-t79716

Visit our website www.operationrefugeechild.org for more information!

OPERATION REFUGEE CHILD

Our Mission

Operation Refugee Child (ORC) distributes backpacks with basic necessities to bring comfort, health, safety and warmth to refugee children and families who have left everything behind. Through our international network of volunteers and local NGOs in US, Middle East and Europe, we assemble and distribute backpacks to refugee children and families fleeing violence and war. ORC will distribute basic necessities and at least 10,000 backpacks to refugee children in 2016.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

1) Sponsor a backpack for a refugee child here.
2) Volunteer with us to help assemble and distribute backpacks (email: info@ operationrefugeechild.org for more information about volunteering).
3) Set up a corporate partnership for in-kind or financial support to Operation Refugee Child.
4) Like and share this campaign!

Twitter: @oprefugeechild
Instagram: @operationrefugeechild
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Operationrefugeechild/

5) Pack a shoebox to fill a refugee child backpack -Learn more Here (#refugeehopebox)

All it takes is one person to start changing the world and it can start with you!

Thank you!

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THANK YOU

$5 USD

A big thank you, just because you care!

12 claimed

Backpack

$10 USD

$10 gets us a backpack for a refugee child in need!

60 claimed

I stand with Refugees Pin

$25 USD $30 USD (16% off)

Show your support for Refugees during the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time!

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Ships worldwide.

Container of Aid to Jordan

$25 USD

We need a big push to get this next shipping container over to Jordan. Thousands of refugees are stuck at borders in refugee camps and are in desperate need of basic necessities. Help us raise $5,000 to ship our containers.

5 claimed

Ramadan Food Drive

$31 USD

This year for Ramadan, we're partnering with SCM Medical Missions to help feed families in need! Your donation of $31 feeds a family of five for an entire month. Fresh vegetables, beans, lentils, coffee, pasta, etc. will be distributed to families verified through UNHCR. Will you help us reach our goal to give back to 800 families?

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Just Because you care

$35 USD

Help us continue the work we do by donating to ORC.

2 claimed

Mommy Baby Bag

$45 USD

Thanks to your donation, $45 gets a backpack filled for a mommy and baby!

75 claimed

Backpack for boy/girl/teen

$45 USD

Thanks to your donation, $45 gets a backpack filled and sent to a refugee child or family!

38 claimed

Operation Give Back

$45 USD

Many of us have so much to be thankful for: our family, our health, food on the table, and a roof over our head. Sadly, hundreds of thousands go without some of these blessings. In the spirit of a season surrounded by thanks and giving, we’d love for your support in our efforts to aid refugees by making a donation today. As you prepare your Christmas list and buy a gift for everyone in your life, please consider making room on your list for a refugee.

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SHIPPING aid

$50 USD

With your generous donation, we are able to ship aid directly to Jordan and Greece.

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Shipping Aid

$65 USD

Your donation helps us ship aid to refugees in need

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Just because you care!

$100 USD

When you donate to ORC, we make sure your donations are used to purchase necessary items for our backpacks.

22 claimed

25 filled backpacks to Greece

$150 USD

$150 covers 25 filled backpacks shipped with our volunteer(s) directly to Greece and into the hands of children and families!

193 claimed

100 backpacks to Greece

$500 USD

This helps us get 100 backpacks into the hands of refugee children in Greece, Jordan, Lebanon or France.

12 claimed

Corporate Sponsor

$1,000 USD

Sponsor the cost and shipping of over 65 relief packs. As a corporate donor, we will feature a post on our Facebook page and website highlighting you as a sponsor in this cause, plus a customized media release about your generosity that can publish it in your newsletter and or website! For larger donations, please contact operationrefugeechild@gmail.com

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Container of Aid

$2,000 USD

Sponsor the cost and shipping of 1 container to Jordan. As a corporate donor, we will feature a post on our Facebook page and website highlighting you as a sponsor in this cause, plus a customized media release about your generosity that can publish it in your newsletter and or website! For larger donations, please contact info@operationrefugeechild.org

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Corporate Sponsor

$5,000 USD

Sponsor the cost and shipping of 2 containers filled with aid to Jordan. As a corporate donor, we will feature a post on our Facebook page and website highlighting you as a sponsor in this cause, plus a customized media release about your generosity that can publish it in your newsletter and or website! For larger donations, please contact info@operationrefugeechild.org

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