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Indigenous Political Prisoner, Leonard Peltier, has organized his annual gift drive for the children of the Pine Ridge Lakota Nation in South Dakota. This is one way Leonard continues his humanitarian work for his people despite his incarceration. Help Leonard Peltier reach out beyond the bars that imprison him. You can send gifts such as new toys and practical, new winter clothing (gloves, jeans, thermal underwear, sweaters, socks, hats, scarves, jackets, boots, and blankets etc.) to the addresses listed below. Your gifts will be distributed to the people of Pine Ridge in Leonard's name.

Thanks to Peltier supporters, last year's gift drive was very successful. Many families wrote Leonard to both thank him and tell him how the gifts brightened the families' holidays. Some supporters collected donations from stores who were willing to help after learning that Pine Ridge continues to be the most impoverished community in the entire United States. Some organized collections by asking friends and co-workers to sponsor a child by contributing a gift, others simply purchased gifts out of pocket. The gift drives not only help the families, but also help Leonard Peltier keep his spirits strong through the difficult holiday season.

If possible, send gifts to both Geraldine Janis and Roslyn Jumping Bull, members of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Elders Council. This will help widen the distribution.

Thank You!
- LPDC