NJ-2026-0130: Divorced mother working full time to raise her smart, brave 8-year-old son on one income

FAMILY BACKGROUND:
A divorced mother in Weehawken Township is raising her smart, brave 8-year-old son on her own while working full time. Finances are tight, and keeping up with every holiday has become overwhelming. It is hard to carry the whole financial and emotional weight alone. She knows her son cares far more about her presence than about expensive gifts or elaborate celebrations, and she does her best to be there for him and support him. Any help this Christmas would be sincerely appreciated and would make the season extra special for her little boy.

CITY: Weehawken Township, NJ 07086
STATE: New Jersey
COUNTY: HUDSON
HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN HOUSEHOLD: Hypertension or hypotension; immune system or autoimmune disorder, including lupus or rheumatoid arthritis; developmental or learning disability, including ADHD
HOW THE FAMILY CAN RECEIVE GIFTS: US Postal Service; FedEx; UPS; Delivered in person by the sponsor and/or the Operation Holiday team; Delivered by Santa Claus

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD:
Age: 48
Sex: Female
Clothing Size: Women's M
Shoe Size: Women's 9.5
Wishlist: Women's socks, warm blouses, turtlenecks, sweatpants, fleece, warm pajamas, T-shirts, leggings, puzzles; anything is greatly appreciated

CHILD #1:
Age: 8
Sex: Male
Clothing Size: Kids 14
Shoe Size: Youth 5.5
Wishlist: Pokémon, Sonic, Minecraft, Yoshi (Super Mario), Legos, puzzles, Nendoroid-style squishies, sneakers, socks, baseball hat, sweatpants, sweatshirt, gift card; he loves the Knicks and the Giants; favorite colors are black, red, green, white, orange and blue; anything is appreciated