I recently attended Christmas Gift 2011 on Saturday December 17th. This was my first time doing something like this. I actually found out about it through Zach Wooden. I helped collect coats for him through my work. Zach told me about Christmas Gift and that we should consider helping with it. He told me there are no words to decribe how you feel and what you see. I have to say he was right!! There are no words. I have told so many people about Operation Care's Christmas Gift and what it's about and what they do for these homeless men, women, and children. I have a troop ready to sign up with me for next year already. I think what Susie is doing is AWESOME and I am so thankful that God chose me to be part of this. The people I handed gifts to and the faces I saw will forever have a footprint in my heart. I will definitely be back again next year.

I just wanted to say that I and my kids volunteered at the Christmas Party for the homeless a year ago. It was the most incredible experience for us as a family. We cannot wait to meet all the wonderful people again this year.

My first experience with Operation Care Ministry was an event at The Bridge on Saturday, August 27th. While I was not sure what this occurrence would entail, the more I listened to Susie Jennings share with the volunteers of what to expect, the higher my level of trepidation rose. What I did not expect was the way God would use me to move from my comfort zone, how He would speak through me, and how I would be blessed.

My name is Zach Wooden, and I am a Senior at Plano West Senior High School. For my entire life, I have had a great sense of compassion for those who are less fortunate than I.