NJ-2025-0002: FAMILY BACKGROUND: 31-year-old single mother fighting to maintain stability after job loss and recent car troubles.

`FAMILY BACKGROUND: 31-year-old single mother of two young boys is fighting to maintain stability after losing her job shortly after buying her first home and now facing car troubles that threaten her holiday plans. She purchased a small ranch home in September 2022 after working hard to achieve homeownership, but three months later she lost her job and spent more than a year in financial hardship, nearly losing the house. She has since regained some stability, but most of her income goes toward keeping a safe roof over her children’s heads, leaving little room for anything extra. Recent car issues have put additional strain on her budget and placed her ability to provide Christmas gifts for her sons at serious risk.

CITY: Mt. Olive
COUNTY: Morris County
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 31
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women Plus 1X
Shoe Size: Women’s – 10
Wishlist: She welcomes household essentials like cleaning supplies, toiletries, and everyday necessities. She is also hoping for gym shoes, a fitness tracker, a pool pump, or gift cards for groceries and gas.

CHILD #1:
Age: 5
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Boys 8
Shoe Size: Men’s – 13
Wishlist: Space toys, LEGO and STEM kits, marine-life items, Blippi toys, chapter books, and experience gifts like aquarium, museum, and indoor play passes.

CHILD #2:
Age: 1
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Toddler 3T
Shoe Size: 6
Wishlist: Cars and truck toys, Peppa Pig/Ms. Rachel/Blippi items, outdoor toys (water table, sandbox, bouncy house, rollercoaster car), and size 2T clothing