NJ-2025-0076: FAMILY BACKGROUND: 37-year-old mother recovering from brain surgery while raising two sons alone after a year marked by medical emergencies and profound grief.

FAMILY BACKGROUND: 37-year-old mother recovering from brain surgery while raising two sons alone after a year marked by medical emergencies and profound grief. She underwent emergency surgery in December 2023 due to complications from a brain tumor and hydrocephalus, only one month after losing her mother to complications from a liver transplant. The overlapping anniversaries and memories have made this season emotionally difficult. Because of her ongoing health challenges, she has been unable to work and has no nearby family support. She hopes for a holiday that brings her children comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy after a period filled with hardship and uncertainty.

CITY: Belleville
COUNTY: Essex County
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 37
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women 8
Shoe Size: Women’s 7
Wishlist: Gift cards

CHILD #1:
Age: 17
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men 32
Shoe Size: Men’s 9.5
Wishlist: PlayStation gift cards, Visa gift card

CHILD #2:
Age: 8
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Boys 8
Shoe Size: Not provided
Wishlist: Not provided