“The earlier our families return their children’s wish lists to us, the earlier we can get to work on fulfilling those specific and deeply personal holiday wishes,” she said. “It’s an enormous project for us at CRYP, but our staff works around the clock to make sure it all comes together. We love our kids, our families and our community, and this program is dear to all of our hearts.”
Garreau recommended that local families stop by the CRYP offices at Čhokáta Wičhóni (Center of Life) in Eagle Butte at their earliest convenience. They’ll be able to secure their Family Services memberships for the new year, and then work with their children to fill out and return the wish lists right away.
A CRYP Family Services membership covers an entire household for a year. It ensures access to school supplies, winter clothing, shoes, household and baby items, food items — and the Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive.
“We’ve always believed that one of the best ways to support our kids is to support their families,” Garreau said. “We want to make life just a little bit easier for parents, guardians, and caregivers. And, in the process, we want to let our kids know how precious and deeply loved they are.”
In the weeks to come, CRYP will provide detailed information on its website and its social media platforms regarding how prospective donors, partner organizations, and even volunteers can help. As Garreau noted, it’s a team effort.
“We couldn’t do what we do without our network of supporters across the country, and even around the world,” she said. “Since we started the toy drive in 1990, it has become a nationwide movement to lift up our community. Words cannot express how humbled and grateful we feel.”
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