C.A.S.A. El Dorado coordinates this event with 4 other local agencies to provide gifts to the needy children in El Dorado County. In 2002 the community provided gifts for 974 children in need. Trees are located at Placerville Library, Cameron Park Library, and Superior Courthouse. New wrapped gifts are due back 12/06/05 and 12/07/05
www.casaeldorado.org For more information contact: C.A.S.A. El Dorado (530) 621-6789
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