NJ-2025-0020: FAMILY BACKGROUND: 51-year-old single mother of four has faced an extremely difficult year.

FAMILY BACKGROUND: 51-year-old single mother of four has faced an extremely difficult year. She had to leave a well-paying job when her mother’s health declined sharply. Her mother is living with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and dementia, and requires constant care. At the same time, two of her children experienced life-changing medical conditions that required surgery, which further reduced her ability to work. On top of these hardships, the government shutdown added additional financial strain. She recently learned that one of her children needs yet another major surgery, which will again take her out of work while she cares for him through recovery. She is doing everything she can to keep her family stable and hopes to give her youngest son a joyful Christmas during an incredibly challenging season for their household.

CITY: Newark

COUNTY: Essex County

HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 6

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 51
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women Plus 2X
Shoe Size: Women’s - 8.5
Wishlist: Clothes,Sneakers,Gift card ,Gloves,Scarf ,Queen size comforter set ,Sleepers 

ADULT 2:
Age: 27 Years
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men XL
Shoe Size: Men’s - 11
Wishlist: Crazy socks,Clothes,Collectibles (NE Patriots/ funko pops),Gift cards ,Sneakers,Queen size comforter 

CHILD #1:
Age: 18 Years
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women 6
Shoe Size: Women’s – 10.5
Wishlist: Sweater, jeans, full-size comforter set, gloves, coat, gift cards, nail polish, laptop

CHILD #2:
Age: 17 Years
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men XL
Shoe Size: Men 10
Wishlist: Coat ,Socks,Anything broncos ,Clothes,Cologne ,Sneakers,Sleepers ,Slides,Cleats,Rugby ball,Comforter set full

CHILD #3:
Age: 9 Years
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Boys 12
Shoe Size: Big Kid – 6.5
Wishlist: Clothes,Sneakers,Full comforter set full,Gift cards ,Coat,Gloves ,Tablet.