NJ-2026-0105: Single mother working part-time with no outside help, raising a teenage son who is a dedicated student

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A single mother in Perth Amboy is raising her teenage son on her own, working part-time and living on only what she earns, with no financial help from anyone. She is doing her best to keep a roof over their heads and to raise her son to be a great student. His education is very important to him, and to her it comes first. A little extra help this Christmas would give her son faith that they are going to make it, and let them stop worrying about food and bills, even for a little while.

CITY: Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: MIDDLESEX
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Diabetes; bone, joint or muscle condition, including arthritis or muscular dystrophy
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: No preference

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 57
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's L
Shoe Size: Women's 7.5
Wishlist: Anything is appreciated; she shops at secondhand stores

CHILD #1:
Age: 16
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Men's L
Shoe Size: Men's 11
Wishlist: Legos; anything is appreciated