PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is partnering with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Pueblo for the fifth annual "Cram-the-Cruiser" drive this holiday season.
According to officials, the event will collect essential items for abused and neglected children from ages 0 to 18. CSP says those interested can "cram the cruiser" with donations of new, unwrapped toys, hygiene products, gift cards and monetary gifts.
CASA works with southeastern Colorado kids who have entered the court system and work to give them support during the process, according to officials. They say CASA of Pueblo has seen a significant increase recently in the number and severity of their cases.
“As a volunteer, these court-appointed advocates take on an incredibly difficult and taxing responsibility,” said CSP Captain Carrie Jackson in a press release. “We believe CASA volunteers deserve our support to perform this vital service. Therefore, the Colorado State Patrol is eager and delighted to step up and work alongside CASA, to provide them with a greater opportunity and ability to support the "CASA Kids" lives. There is no more important time than the Holiday season, when the consequences weigh most heavily on these kids, to provide CASA with the additional support they need.”
CSP and CASA say the drive will be on "Black Friday," November 27, at either of the two Pueblo Walmart Supercenter locations:
CSP troopers will be collecting donations from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information on CASA can be found here.
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