U.S. ATTORNEY GOODWIN AND CHILD ADVOCATES ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY COLLECTION DRIVE FOR CHILDREN

West Virginians asked to make contributions in support of Carry On campaign to help kids placed in foster care

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin, along with representatives from Mission West Virginia, Inc., the Children’s Home Society and other sponsors gathered this week to announce Give Thanks and Carry On, a holiday collection drive aimed at meeting personal care item needs of children currently in transition to the state’s foster care system.  Give Thanks and Carry On was launched this week as part of Mission West Virginia’s Carry On Campaign benefit which collects items for children who have been removed from their homes. 

U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said, “Thanksgiving is ordinarily a time where we pause and give thanks.  An unfortunate reality is that there are children who will have little to be thankful for because they’ve had to cope with an overwhelming family-life situation.” 

Goodwin continued, “Carry On was organized a few years ago precisely to help children.  So, if you’re out shopping during Black Friday or at some point this holiday season– take a moment and pick up an essential item or two to benefit a child in need.” 

The Carry On Campaign began in October 2010 as a collaborative, multi-agency partnership that includes the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Mission West Virginia, Inc., the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorney’s Institute and the West Virginia Drug Endangered Children Task Force.  The campaign is designed specifically to support children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect by providing them with essential personal items upon their transition to the foster care system.  Items collected on behalf of the campaign include new and gently used luggage, duffle bags, stuffed animals, coloring books, journals, toothbrush & toothpaste, and other essential personal care items. All items collected will be distributed by Mission West Virginia, Inc.

Goodwin is encouraging citizens to lend their support by dropping off items at one of the designated sites across the state.  Additional items being collected during the winter months include: coats, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, ear muffs, socks, and blankets.  Items can be dropped off during regular business hours at one of the locations listed. 

Click here to learn more about the Carry On Campaign   

 

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