NJ-2026-0017: Single mother who moved from homelessness into a home, hoping to give her 13-year-old son a good Christmas for once

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother in Franklin Township is raising her 13-year-old son on her own and working hard to make ends meet. Her son is all she has, and she wants to make this Christmas special for him. The two of them experienced homelessness, and last year she was finally able to get a place of their own. This year, she hopes to give her son a good holiday for once.

CITY: Franklin Township, NJ 08873
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: SOMERSET
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder; developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 33
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 14
Shoe Size: Women's 11.5
Wishlist: Body wash, bath towels, paper towels, laundry soap, ShopRite gift card, Ulta gift card; honestly, anything is appreciated

CHILD #1:
Age: 13
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's M
Shoe Size: Men's 10.5
Wishlist: Anything anime (Demon Slayer), Minecraft plushies, full-size mattress and bed frame, soccer ball, Uno cards, pickleball set, Owala water bottle, gift cards (Ulta for cologne, Five Below, Target, Foot Locker, Amazon)