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Wrapped with Love: 500 Gifts for Women Serving Overseas
More than 40 people gathered at All Saints North Shore Episcopal Church for Operation Troop Support Gift Wrapping for our military abroad
DANVERS, MA -- On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore was filled with holiday cheer and purpose as more than 40 volunteers gathered to wrap 500 gifts for women serving in our armed forces overseas.
The festive gift-wrapping party, organized by parishioners Paula Gates and Elizabeth Chouinard—whose husbands are Vietnam Veterans— was hosted for Operation Troop Support (OTS), and brought together parishioners from All Saints, members of the Caring Hearts organization, volunteers from National Grid, the Legion Riders, and members of the Danvers community—all united in a shared mission: to send love and gratitude to our troops across the globe.
Under the leadership of Dick Moody, founder of Operation Troop Support, and his dedicated OTS team, the group wrapped gifts destined for servicewomen deployed in 19 countries, including Kuwait, Syria, Latvia, Romania, and Honduras. Each package will be mailed with care, offering comfort and connection to those serving far from home.
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Operation Troop Support is a Danvers-based nonprofit that has been sending care packages and supporting U.S. military personnel and their families since 2003. The organization has shipped more than 1.5 million care packages worldwide and continues to be a vital lifeline for deployed troops and their loved ones.
The event featured pizza, goodies, and plenty of holiday spirit. Attendees were also invited to donate adult white socks—simple yet meaningful items that bring warmth to those in uniform.
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All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore, located directly across from Danvers Town Hall, is a welcoming community of worship, fellowship, and service, dedicated to nurturing faith and caring for neighbors. Alongside our traditional worship and pastoral care, the church offers robust social outreach and distinctive ministries, including feeding the hungry, supporting the vulnerable and at-risk, honoring both people and pets as we celebrate God’s love for all creation, all while fostering connection as we serve the broader community with compassion and joy.
At All Saints last Wednesday, gifts were wrapped with love— sending a message of hope, appreciation, and holiday joy to those who serve. This year’s wrapping party was a beautiful reminder of how small acts of kindness can resonate across continents.
