EBR Christmas Crusade applications to be taken next week

BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office will begin taking applications next week for the annual Christmas Crusade for Children.The program allows for local agencies to donate and deliver holiday gifts to children in need. The program started in 1988 by Sheriff Elmer Litchfield.Parents can apply for the program by visiting an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office substation. Applications can be filled out Monday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 2.Parents can also apply by visiting