It’s that time of the year again, and CASA is kicking off its annual Holiday Project: providing essential-needs items such as winter coats, socks, shoes & undergarments, and gifts for every foster child ages 0 – 21 from San Benito County. If you are interested in supporting the Holiday Project, there are a few ways to get involved!

"Adopt" a Child You provide us with the age and gender preference of a child you would like to “adopt” and we will provide you with a list of the child’s top need and two wishes. You do not need to purchase every item on the child’s list, just for what your budget allows. If you would like to "adopt" a child please contact CASA at 831-637-4992 or email Esther Curtice, esther@casasanbenito.org

New, Unwrapped Gifts  This year, we are asking for the following gifts based on the children's most-requested items: Books, for all ages Educational & learning toys, for infants and toddlers Dolls and Legos Project & craft kits Gift cards, for teens and young adults such as Target, Starbucks, movie theaters, Amazon, Subway, Chipotle, Panera, etc. If you would like to donate new, unwrapped gifts, we are asking for donations to be delivered by December 4th. To arrange for pick up, please call 831-637-4992.

New, Unwrapped Pajamas Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance is generously hosting their 2nd annual Pajama Drive for CASA, collecting new PJs for children ages 0 - 21. Drop-offs can be made to their office, located at 899 San Benito Street in Hollister between 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, through December 4th. For more information, please call 831-637-7779.

Monetary Donations  Monetary donations made to CASA through the 12 Days of Giving campaign between Dec. 1 - Dec. 12 will be matched by campaign sponsors. Funds are used to help fill the gaps, purchasing essential-needs items and gifts for foster children during the holidays, as well as children's needs throughout the year. Donations can be made online or checks may be made to CASA with "12 Days" on the memo line and dropped off or mailed to 829 San Benito Street, Suite 200, Hollister, CA 95023. For more information or to get involved, please contact CASA at 831-637-4992 or esther@casasanbenito.org. Thank you for making the holidays brighter for foster children from our community!

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