During the Fall 2024 semester, a range of College of Western Idaho (CWI) organizations, including the Psychology Club, Psi Beta, Student Nurses Association, Social Work Club, Business Program, and Campus Safety and Security partnered with CASA of Southwest Idaho, an independent non-profit organization representing the best interests of children in foster care, to conduct the Giving Tree toy drive. The CWI community's active participation led to an impressive collection of over 400 presents as well as $300 worth of gift cards, and we want to share our thanks with the CWI community.
Stephanie Mitchell, Grant & Gift Manager with CASA of Southwest Idaho, echoed this appreciation. “We express our deepest gratitude to the College of Western Idaho community for their generous donations of striking and stimulating gifts for the local children who have suffered abuse, neglect, or abandonment and are subsequently placed in the foster care system. As a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), we are privileged to champion the best interests of each child throughout their child protection proceedings. Armed with your contributions, we ensured that the children under our care received an age-suitable Christmas present - something novel they can claim as their own. Your assistance enabled us to sprinkle some Christmas enchantment on these vulnerable local children. We are indebted to you for your collaboration. Thank you, CWI!"