100 Neediest Cases 22-23: Woman loses kids' father, job

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100 Neediest Cases 22-23: Woman loses kids' father, job

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For generations, the 100 Neediest Cases campaign has helped thousands of disadvantaged families during the holidays. The tradition dates to 1922, when civic leaders formed the Christmas Bureau.

To adopt a case or donate, call 314-421-6060 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, visit www.100neediestcases.org, or mail a check to P.O. Box 955925, St. Louis, Mo. 63195.

CASE 22

Life has dealt M some blows recently. Last year, the father of her three young sons was killed in a drive-by shooting. After M lost her job, she and her boys moved in with her mother. Now they are in danger of losing their home, and they are behind on utilities. This family's needs are many: Everyone could use a bed, and they lack linens, a washer and dryer and other household appliances. The boys' wish list includes ride-on toys and video games. M and her mother are grateful for any help after this tough year.

CASE 23

Christine is 20 years old and six months pregnant. As a teenager with no family, she lived on the streets and gave up parental rights to her firstborn. Now, she's fighting to turn her life around but has few resources to secure what this baby will need when it's born. For the past year, she tried to find a job but remains unemployed with no income. Having come through the foster care system, she wants a better life for her child. She is living with her boyfriend but can barely afford even basic necessities such as baby formula or diapers. A gift of baby items, clothing or a gift card for groceries would be appreciated.

Profiles by Colleen M. Schrappen and Lisa Brown of the Post-Dispatch.

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A TRADITION • For generations, the 100 Neediest Cases campaign has helped thousands of disadvantaged families during the holidays. The tradition dates to 1922, when civic leaders formed the Christmas Bureau.

The Post-Dispatch has partnered with the program for more than five decades, renaming the campaign 100 Neediest Cases in 1954. Annual donations to the campaign have swollen from $400 in 1922 to $1.4 million last year.

HOW IT WORKS • More than 70 social service agencies, working through the United Way, identify thousands of needy families.

This year, 13,000 cases were selected based on factors such as poverty, medical problems and other hardships. Volunteers then select 100 cases to be profiled in the newspaper. The profiles help raise awareness and encourage donations for the thousands of other needy families.

TWO WAYS TO GIVE

ADOPT A CASE • Donors can adopt one of the 100 families profiled both in print and at STLtoday.com/neediest. Thousands of other cases can also be adopted.

The United Way supplies donors with a complete list of a family's needs, along with all instructions needed to give. Donors are asked to meet at least one of the stated needs and provide at least one present for each child. Everything goes directly to the family, through a social worker. Last year, 1,200 cases were adopted.

DONATE • The 100 Neediest Cases general fund is used to help the 13,000 total cases identified for the program. Every family will receive something, and every dollar will go directly to a needy family. Or you may request that your contribution be considered to be applied to a particular 100 Neediest case.

TO ADOPT A CASE OR DONATE • Call 314-421-6060 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, or visit 100neediestcases.org, or mail a check to P.O. Box 955925, St. Louis, Mo. 63195.

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