NJ-2026-0022: Grandmother raising three grandchildren after losing her home, hoping to keep Christmas alive in her late mother's memory

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A grandmother in Bloomfield is raising her three grandchildren, ages 2, 3 and 7. She lost her home, and everyone had to move. Christmas was her late mother's favorite time of year, and the home where so many Christmases were spent is now gone, so this year she fears Christmas won't feel like Christmas. It hurts her not to be able to celebrate the season in her mother's honor and memory. Rent takes most of what she has, leaving little for groceries, let alone gifts. All she wants is to see smiles, joy and happiness on her grandchildren's faces this Christmas.

CITY: Bloomfield, NJ 07003
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: ESSEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 4
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Respiratory or lung disorder, including asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis; mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service; FedEx; UPS; Delivered by Santa Claus

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 52
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's 4X
Shoe Size: Women's 9
Wishlist: Casual clothes, socks, underclothing, sneakers, a coat

CHILD #1:
Age: 2
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Toddler 4T
Shoe Size: Toddler 8
Wishlist: Books, clothes, Disney Stitch items, gift cards

CHILD #2:
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Toddler 5T
Shoe Size: Toddler 6
Wishlist: Dolls, clothes, gift cards

CHILD #3:
Age: 7
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 16
Shoe Size: Youth 7
Wishlist: Books, clothes, gift cards