Family ID #2800

Young couple trying to recover from stressful events in their lives while continuing to be good parents to their 20-month old daughter.  Both have become unemployed but are diligently seeking other employment but have had no luck so far.  They are eager to improve their own financial situation so that they can obtain their own apartment and no longer have to worry about moving their family from one relative’s home to another in order to have a safe place to rest at night.  The mother is looking forward to earning her GED and working toward providing a brighter, more secure future for their beautiful daughter.

#2800 Wish List

Family – An apartment, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, transportation (car or bus passes)

Adult #1 – clothes, shoes, make-up (cosmetics), computer for online GED classes and job applications, gift cards

Adult #2 – gift cards, any gifts will be appreciated

Child #1 – clothes, shoes, dolls, toys, books, hats, socks, Pampers, hair supplies, bike, Onesies, coat, Leap Frog, earrings, make-believe dress up items

Family ID #2805

Adopted by Scottrade Bank

Single mother of 5 lost her job in mid-2009 due to multiple chronic health issues. Because of her health, she has been unable to secure employment and has been forced to rely on social service programs to help provide for her family.  She makes whatever sacrifices are necessary to keep her family together and a roof over their heads.  Despite all the medical and financial stress she is under, she focuses her energy on positively encouraging her children to excel in education. She wants her children to be acknowledged for being supportive of her and understanding that Mom can’t provide all their wants but that she is doing everything she can to provide their needs. She is especially proud of and appreciative of her 12-year old son that not only helps out, but that sets a very positive male example for his siblings. Prayerfully, R.A.A.! can provide this very deserving mother with the gift of seeing smiles on her children’s faces this Christmas.

#2805 Wish List

Family – basic toiletries items, paper towels, etc.

Adult #1 – Washer machine, transportation, computer

Child #1 – Easy Bake oven and accessories, bike, doll set, 3DDS9, clothes, boots, underwear, coat

Child #2 – Barbie doll set with house, electric car/jeep, underwear, socks, Leap Frog learning game

Child #3 – bike with pegs and megs, $50, flat screen TV (any size), clothes, coat, athletic shoes

Child #4 – Playstation 3 with 3 games (race car, football, & wrestling games), I Spy board game, clothes, shoes, coat

Child #5 – basketball hoop with basketball, football, bike with pads and helmet, clothes, socks, coat

Family ID #2808

Single mother and her mother working together to raise her 3 children. Mother is a laid-off CNA looking for permanent work and grandmother is a home health care provider whose agency has only provided her with 1 day of work so far this year.  With grandmother having lost her home due to lack of finances and mother struggling to make it on just child support, they are trying to make the best of both their situations and keep it from having a negative effect on the children.  The children are very good children that don’t ask for much so of course this makes mother wish she could give them the world.  Her mother has been very supportive and she wants to do what she can to help her get back on her feet as well.  As for herself, she just wants to find steady employment doing what she loves…helping take care of others.

#2808 Wish List

Family – computer, basic toiletries, toilet tissue, paper towels

Adult #1 – clothes, coat, shoes/boots, socks

Adult #2 – just wants daughter and grandkids to be happy for holidays, and to find another client to take care of

Child #1 – New King James Version Study Bible, bow ties, vests, Karaoke machine, journals/writing pads (loves to write poetry, plays, and short stories), clothes, shoes, socks, a suit, suspenders

Child #2 – Leap Frog educational unit with cartridges, games for old Playstation 2, books, art supplies (loves to color), clothes, shoes, underwear

Child #3 – baby dolls, dress up kits, books, Leap Frog learning computer, clothes (real girlie girl that loves pinks & purples

Family ID #2813

Single 7-months pregnant mother with 8-month old son feels grateful and blessed to have a roof over their heads and utilities still on.  During the past year and a half, she nearly lost her little brother to a terrible accident that left him paralyzed, lost her job, became depressed and dropped out of college, and the father of her children defamed her character and left her to handle everything on her own.  Determined to win over the depression and learn from her experiences, she just wants help with a second chance in life to become wiser, more confident, spiritual, humble, and better able to manage priorities.  Whether R.A.A.! helps her for Christmas or not, she is very excited about her enrollment in the L.E.A.P. Program.

#2813 Wish List

Family – kitchen table w/chairs, bathroom self organizer, transportation assistance, stereo system, bath towels

Adult #1 – hair care supplies (hair moisturizer, conditioner, combs, brushes, rubber bands), socks, coat, clothes, laptop computer, underwear (42DD bras, sz 5 panties), skin care products, hygiene products (perfume, soap, deodorant, lotion), jewelry, book case/shelves

Child #1 – toys, educational books and toys, clothes, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, coat, piggy bank, t-shirts, socks, photo album, baby lotion, baby oil, baby powder (prefers Johnson’s or Baby Magic brands), Pampers, baby wipes

Child #2 – bassinet, car seat, clothes, Pampers, wipes, blankets, snowsuit, all the basics needed for a newborn girl due to arrive mid-January

Family ID #2818

Adopted by Nina & Crystal

Single mother was working two jobs in order to provide a sound environment for her children but had lost both due to illness.  Her health is much improved and she is earnestly seeking employment so that she can become financially stable again. Though they are suffering, her family still believes in excellence and it’s obvious in her girls’ Honor Roll grades and her active involvement in their school lives.  Things are difficult for them right now, but she knows and believes that God walks with them and will see them through even if He has to place strangers in her life to make it happen.  She appreciates just the opportunity she has been given to even be considered for holiday support this year.

#2818 Wish List

Family – washer/dryer, dishes, cooking pots set, basic household cleaning supplies and toiletries

Adult #1 – coat, bus passes, perfume

Child #1 – computer, radio, perfume, head bands, video games, coat

Child #2 – bike, dolls, make-up set, jewelry set, coat

Child #3 – bike, dolls, video games, coat, jewelry set

Family ID #2820

17-year old mother of 2 lost her own mother at age 14 due to health issues.  She and her children currently live with her 22-year old sister and helps pay bills there with her part-time job.  She is eagerly looking forward to graduating high school on December 16^th and starting college soon after. She tries very hard to provide for her children and is a wonderful mother trying to break the cycle.  She is very selfless and usually won’t ask for anything for herself, but always puts her children first.  She knows that having children early in life is difficult but refuses to let that stop her from reaching her goals and being someone her children can be proud of and see as a positive role model.  A little support during the holiday would be a wonderful loving gesture for her.

#2820 Wish List

Adult #1 – computer or laptop, gift cards for gas, eye shadow, lip gloss, digital camera, books, iPod (loves music), own apartment, better paying job

Child #1 – bike, toys, educational toys and games, clothes, coat

Child #2 – baby items, learning toys (very advanced for her age), clothes, snowsuit

Family ID #2827

Mother of 4 recently became unemployed after moving her family into a house that she intends to purchase from landlord if she can make steady rent payments for a year.  Despite her family’s cleanliness, they had to leave her previous apartment due to the landlord’s refusal to exterminate for severe mice and spider infestation even after the 2 younger children were bitten and had to go to the hospital.  Now they are in a wonderful new home but unfortunately, had to get rid of their furniture.  This very resourceful mom is anxious for employment, job training, and being actively involved in her community.  Being an unemployed daycare worker with a learning-disabled son, she would be very appreciative of R.A.A.!’s support and a definite asset to the L.E.A.P. Program.

#2827 Wish List

Family – electric stove (doesn’t have one at all), vacuum, household supplies, hardwood floor cleaning supplies, bath towels, bed linen (twin/queen), bedroom furniture (all members have mattresses on the floor), kitchen table/chairs, living room furniture, computer, TV, DVD player or system 

Adult #1 – queen-size comforter set, winter clothes, coat, boots, shoes, gloves, hat, scarves

Child #1 – basketball and football stuff, video games, coat, gloves, hat, laptop

Child #2 – Hot Wheels cars and trucks, books, clothes, coat, underwear, t-shirts, socks

Child #3 – toys (likes dinosaurs, trains), books, vTech learning toys/games, clothes, coat, boots, underwear, pajamas

Child #4 – Dora the Explorer toys/items, books, clothes, shoes, sleepers, t-shirts, socks, learning toys

Family ID #2831

Adopted by Scottrade

Senior now caring for 3-year old granddaughter.  It has been a challenge for her to keep her living expenses covered with the meager social security income she receives but she is set on doing everything she can to provide for her granddaughter.  She lives a very simple life and doesn’t require much, but she loves seeing her ‘sweet pea’ eyes light up when she runs to show ‘Gamma’ some new thing she’s discovered or picture she’s made.  She is reaching out for a helping hand for the holidays this year, not for herself but for her granddaughter.

# 2831 Wish List

Adult #1 – white refrigerator, computer (have been taking classes), utility assistance if possible, real groceries (not microwave stuff), gas card

Child #1 – baby dolls, clothes, coat, boots, shoes, underwear, t-shirts, socks, hat/scarf/gloves, pajamas, learning toys/games, bike, nail polish

Family ID #2834

Teenage mother of 2 is homeless and in need of housing.  She would love for her family to be in a secure and safe environment so that she can get back in school and complete her education and find employment.  She is a good mother with very limited resources but wants to make something of herself and raise healthy, happy children.  Any help from R.A.A.! would be extremely helpful.

#2834 Wish List

Adult #1 – place to live, clothes, socks (loves Betty Boop), t-shirts, pajamas, iPod or mp3 player, Betty Boop necklace