Since 1991, Canadians have been sending care packages to Canadian Forces troops deployed overseas while away from family and friends during the holiday season. Op Santa packages are typically filled with treats clothing and necessities that represent the support and goodwill of companies and individuals nationwide and beyond.
In essence, these packages are intended as a caring gesture; sending a message of gratitude to Canadian troops for their sacrifice, which even if for a moment brings our soldiers back home.
This particular initiative was started by a group of Montreal housewives who prepared packages for their spouses on Peacekeeping missions. These packages included greeting cards from friends and family, as well as donated items from local businesses.
OP Santa Claus quickly gained popularity expanding all across Canada and today works with a wide range of benevolent Canadian organizations to deliver holiday packages to Canadian troops deployed worldwide.
From March to August every year, Op Santa actively seeks and relies solely on donations from individuals and Corporate Canada to keep the Christmas spirit alive and supply packages to deployed troops over the holidays.
Again this year Norman Leach & Associates will be gathering Christmas presents for the troops in support of Operation Santa Claus.
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