Case 1: Ms. T is a single mother of six who was involved in a devastating car wreck. She was left with a brain injury, nerve damage and the placement of two metal plates and five screws in her head. Life has been an ongoing struggle, and while three of her six kids are older, she has a 16-year-old, a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old who need her. The crash left her without transportation and unable to work, straining her ability to provide for her family. Ms. T would be grateful for help with her utilities, which she’s behind on, clothing for her younger children, gift certificates for personal hygiene and cleaning products or toys and games for her kids.
Case 2: Ms. T’s world was turned upside down when her 17-year-old son suffered a severe head injury after a fall, requiring emergency brain surgery, and although he was able to return home, complications soon followed. He was rushed back to the hospital and underwent a second surgery, where a part of his skull was removed. Her son is now slowly recovering and is continuing his education from home with hopes of returning to school next semester. The injury led to overwhelming medical bills and then Ms. T lost her job after missing work to care for her son. Their family would greatly appreciate help this holiday season with rent, utility, food and medical bills.
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Case 3: J, 18, is a high school senior who is adored by the staff and students, and is very involved in school activities and preparing for college. J is living with his father, with whom he doesn’t have the best relationship because of J’s sexual orientation. J is paying for all his own things due to the lack of support from his father, and he plans to move out and live on a college campus. J was born deaf and has a cochlear implant. J continues to focus on his future and be a light of positivity for all those around him. J would appreciate any help and could use money for his school activities, phone bill and college applications, retail gift cards, bus tickets, Uber gift cards and grocery gift cards.
Case 4: A family of five is struggling to make ends meet after a serious car crash left the father unable to work. Ms. D is keeping the family afloat by babysitting to earn extra income, while providing full-time care to her husband and children. The family is asking for their basic needs this holiday season: Clothing, help with their utility bills, household cleaning supplies or gift cards would be helpful.
Case profiles by Dana Rieck and Jenna Jones
