with Primerus member
firm Collins & Lacy, a little
emotional. So Boesl decided
to do something about it.
Collins & Lacy, P.C., located in South
Carolina, partnered with SCYAP and
hosted a community collection drive
for the organization's Precious Cargo
program. The program provides packed
duffle bags to foster children the day they
enter the organization's care.
In the end, they collected enough for
more than 50 duffle bags loaded with
basic toiletries, school supplies and
comfort items such as a stuffed animal
and blanket.
"It's really easy to get choked up
about the initiative. As lawyers we deal
with conflict on an almost daily basis,"
Boesl said. "This is a time when we're not
dealing with conflict. We're advocating for
peace for these children. It's refreshing to
have a break from the conflict."
Boesl said many children entering
foster care are pulled from their home
at night to escape a dangerous situation.
They often cannot bring anything
with them.
"When the children receive these
bags, they get something that's unique and
special to them," he said.
Program (SCYAP) have nothing but the clothes on their back. That's a statistic that makes
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