Artwork for the 2025 100 Neediest Cases campaign, which helps thousands of families and individuals during the holidays throughout the St. Louis region.
Rylee Hartzell, Bayless High School
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Case 64: Ms. S is in danger of losing her home after falling months behind on her mortgage because of a major car repair that cost her $3,400, which she had to borrow from multiple family members. Ms. S is 75 and lives with chronic asthma, arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Ms. S is in dire financial straits, and her home needs major repairs, but still hopes to be able to give her 7 grandkids something for the holidays. Her old color TV finally died, and she would so appreciate a replacement so she could sit and relax a bit.Â
Case 65: Ms. A is a single mom to 5 children, ages 2 to 12. She's a dedicated worker, but was laid off from her job and continues to search for a new one. Ms. A's mom helps as she can, but Ms. A is $5,400 behind in rent and her car needs $3,000 in repairs. The family needs winter clothing, beds and bedding for the children.Â
Case 66:Â Ms. C is raising her 16-year-old daughter, who has been diagnosed with autism and sensory issues. Ms. C lives with diabetes, four kinds of neuropathy and cataracts that limit her vision. The father of the 16-year-old died of cancer, and because his birthday was Christmas the holidays are emotionally difficult. Ms. C is hoping for some help with home repairs, some household items and to take her daughter to some special meals at McDonald's and Denny's, her favorite restaurants.
The Post-Dispatch, which has partnered with the United Way for over five decades, will highlight the stories of 100 families over the next month.Â
Artwork for the 2025 100 Neediest Cases campaign, which helps thousands of families and individuals during the holidays throughout the St. Louis region.
