Operation Love - Gift Wrapping!

Come join the Rotary Club of Innovation for a Friday afternoon of wrapping gifts for the students of Blackshear Elementary, at the Ion! This event is in partnership with the Ion, and Operation Love.

Gifts and wrapping paper will be provided, but more gifts are welcome! If you are interested in donating please bring any of the following items for ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS, lightly used or new:

-toys: balls, legos, dolls, fun stuff!

-clothing: shoes, winter coats, socks and undergarments (only new)

-bigger items: laptops and electronics, bikes

The ‘Operation Love’ project grew out of a love for the children and families of Third Ward. It is a project of the Tre Missional community in partnership with community businesses and other ministries in the greater Houston area. Blackshear Elementary School has been in the heart of Third Ward for more than 100 years. In 2017, there were approximately 537 students attending the school. Approximately, 94 percent are economically disadvantage with 63.7% consider at risk of dropping out of school. This school is located in a predominately African American community. Through generous donations from the community, Operation Love has been able to provide toys and books to every child; new and gently used clothing and coats to families; a hot meal of hamburgers and hot dogs, snacks and desserts; prizes and entertainment with the message of LOVE.