NJ-2026-0025: Single mother of four, including twin boys, who has weathered homelessness and car accidents

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother in Dover is raising four children: a 13-year-old son, 10-year-old twin boys and a 3-year-old daughter. She is the backbone of her family and does everything in her power to make sure her children are happy, loved and have what they need. The past few years have been extremely hard. The family has experienced homelessness, car accidents that were not their fault, and other difficult situations that have taken a toll on them mentally and physically. As a single-income household in today's economy, she always puts her children first. The holidays are the family's most special time of year, filled with simple joys like eating out, going to the park, cooking together and watching movies. This year, she cannot afford gifts or the little extras, and that is very hard for her as a mother. Her children have been through a lot, and she would love nothing more than to give them a reason to smile. If her family is chosen, it would mean more than she could ever put into words.

CITY: Dover, NJ 07801
COUNTY: Morris
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 5
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: None listed

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 33
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's L
Shoe Size: Women's 9
Wishlist: Thick queen-size blanket (any color), gas gift card, Walmart gift card, takeout gift cards, hoodies (size L), brown UGGs (women's 9), laundry detergent, perfume, Dove antibacterial body wash, Garnier shampoo and conditioner, full-size bed frame, Applebee's or Olive Garden gift card to eat out as a family

CHILD #1:
Age: 13
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's M
Shoe Size: Men's 8
Wishlist: Roblox gift card, Amazon gift card, Owala water bottle, football and football gear, full-size quilt comforter, pillows, McDonald's gift card, black Nike or Vans sneakers, black Nike hoodie

CHILD #2:
Age: 10
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's S
Shoe Size: Youth 6.5
Wishlist: LEGO 3-in-1 set, Roblox gift card, magnetic building logs, Squishmallow slime, McDonald's gift card, Fortnite Nerf gun, black Crocs, black UGG slip-ons (6.5Y), twin comforter and pillows

CHILD #3:
Age: 10
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's S
Shoe Size: Youth 6.5
Wishlist: Roblox gift card, Squishmallow slime, Fortnite Nerf gun, soccer ball, Ronaldo jersey, McDonald's gift card, black Crocs, black UGG slip-ons (6.5Y), twin comforter and pillows

CHILD #4:
Age: 3
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Kids 5
Shoe Size: Toddler 8
Wishlist: Barbies, bathtub toys, Bluey bicycle, bubble machine, ceramics painting kit, Play-Doh, black or brown UGG boots (kids 8)