WOODLAND – For her 14th birthday, Mattie Shirey of Woodland doesn’t wish for any gifts. Instead, she has a special mission: to spread hope, joy and love to children and their families through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. The project collects shoebox gifts filled with school supplies, personal hygiene items and fun toys, … Continue reading Local Teen Giving Up Birthday Gifts to Spread Hope, Joy and Love Through Operation Christmas Child