NJ-2026-0014: Single mother living in a Newark shelter with a 9-year-old and a baby, working toward a more stable home

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother is raising her two sons, a 9-year-old and a 1-year-old, while her family lives in a shelter in Newark. It has been a tough two years for them. Her oldest has always had big emotions and has not been handling the changes well, and he is diagnosed with ADHD, impulse control disorder and dyslexia. She is proud of both of her children and is working toward making their lives better and more stable, but she cannot give them the Christmas they deserve. A sponsor's help this season would mean so much to her family.

CITY: Newark, NJ 07104
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: ESSEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 3
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Hypertension or hypotension; Developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service; FedEx; UPS

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 36
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 4X
Shoe Size: Women's 11
Wishlist: Fall and winter clothing, winter coat, interview clothing

CHILD #1:
Age: 9
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 12
Shoe Size: Men's 6
Wishlist: Tablet, iPhone, science kit, tornado-themed items, fishing pole set, comic action figures, beanbag chair

CHILD #2:
Age: 1
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Toddler 2T
Shoe Size: Toddler 6
Wishlist: Tablet, toddler learning toy, toddler touch-and-feel books, My First books, LeapFrog learn-to-read set, toddler drum set, potty