News Release
December 6, 2000
ARCHDIOCESAN TEENS LAUNCH
"OPERATION SANTA CLAUS" PROGRAM
WITH AN OPENING LITURGY
The Archdiocesan Office for Youth and Young Adults will kick-off this year's "Operation Santa Claus" Toy Drive with a Mass on
10:00 a.m.
Operation Santa Claus Distribution Center
1818 Market Street
Philadelphia
Reverend Thomas Higgins, Director of the Office for Youth and Young Adults, will be the celebrant. Operation Santa Claus began in 1967 and has served as the connecting link between fortunate and less fortunate children. Through the volunteer efforts of area teens, over 10,000 children from struggling families receive toys. Operation Santa Claus receives requests for toys from parish social ministers, community based organizations and churches of various denominations.
Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747