Larry H. Miller Dealerships is helping Arizona children transition into a safe home with the “Luggage of Love” campaign, a month-long drive to support children and families statewide who are served by the Arizona Department of Child Safety.
Through Wednesday, March 31, Larry H. Miller Dealerships, including Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Surprise, 13165 N. Autoshow Ave., is encouraging its employees and the public to help foster children transition into safer environments with simple items of comfort.
Those needed items include new and unused carry-on sized roller suitcases, blankets, pillows, pajamas and socks for children up to the age of 18.
Every month, more than 700 Arizona children enter foster care, leaving their homes for a safer environment, but often with little or no time to pack a bag of their belongings.
“Every child has a right to live in a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment,” said Pat Kroneberger, senior vice president of operations of Larry H. Miller Dealerships. “Many of Arizona’s children, however, are in living situations where they feel scared and neglected. Then, they’re often removed from their home without their pillows, socks and pajamas, which is heartbreaking. We’re committed to helping these children transition into their safe environment with the items they need to feel more at ease. This cause is a natural fit for us, as our company culture is all about giving back and enriching lives in our community, especially the lives of children.”
Dealerships are encouraging its employees and the public to help foster children transition into safer environments with simple items of comfort.
Donations will be accepted at all of its 12 dealerships across the Valley and Tucson.
The items needed include carry-on size roller suitcases, blankets, single pillows, pajamas and socks for children up to the age of 18. All donated items must be new and never used.
According to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, there are more than 19,000 Arizona children in foster care. Children of all ages enter foster care, through no fault of their own.
More than 80% of the children have come into foster care because they have experienced neglect in their home and an estimated 70 percent of the children enter foster care due to a parent’s drug use.
“Kids in care often feel like they are all alone,” said DCS Director Mike Faust. “Which is why it’s important for community members to show them that there are people out there who care about them. We are grateful for Larry H. Miller Dealerships for letting these kids know that they have a lot of people in the community who support and care about them.”
The “Luggage of Love” campaign will culiminate in April, when a caravan of Larry H. Miller Dealerships vehicles stuffed with suitcases and items of comfort meet and deliver the donations at the Arizona Department of Child Safety’s Welcome Centers in Phoenix and Tucson.
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