As the holidays draw near and we reflect upon our blessings, we hope that you will join us in spreading good will and holiday cheer to a local family in need. Last year, we were fortunate to help a local family in so many ways. When we first learned of their need, they were a family of four, sleeping together on a mattress with no bedding. And, while the father worked, there just wasn't enough money to buy needed items for the kitchen or home. And, the kids had never had presents from Santa. Through the kindness and generosity of many, we were able to provide bunk beds for the boys, complete with new mattresses and new bedding. We gave them many things for their home and lots of gifts from Santa for the boys. The mom and dad were very humble and overwhelmed with gratitude. When we asked if we could help them again this year, the mom said that, while she'd love our help, she'd rather that we help her sister's family.

Her sister's family of five sleep together on a piece of spongy foam. Kind friends have already donated a fouton for the three children to sleep on. Below, please find some ways you can donate to help. We will happily take cash donations to put toward the largest need- a mattress and frame for mom and dad! 

(For those who've asked about the wish list for the family we helped last year, I've added it at the bottom of this post!)

Items in RED have been received- thank you!

Mom
winter coat, size large (received mid weight jacket, sweater)
hat/gloves
pillow
king-sized sheet set
king-sized blanket
king-size wooden bed platform

Dad
winter coat, size large
hat/gloves
received jacket and sweater
pillow

Son, age 8
clothing size 10/12 or boys medium (shoe size 4)
likes anything soccer related, received Nerf bow and arrow, maze globe
needs a winter coat and hat/gloves
pillow and pillowcase
kids blanket
full-size sheets, kid-friendly (for the fouton that the three kids share to sleep on)

Daughter, age 6
clothing size 7 (shoe size 13)
loves Frozen, horses and soccer (received Frozen bracelet and necklace, Frozen book, Frozen memory, Frozen Anna Barbie-like doll, Our Generation doll)
may like clothes/accessories for Our Generation doll or a PJ set with matching nightgown for child and doll
needs a winter coat and hat/gloves
pillow and pillowcase
kids blanket

Son, age 2
clothing size 3T or 4T
loves Disney's Cars and Disney's Planes (received Cars DVD, Floating car and plane, Little People helicopter)
needs a winter coat and hat/gloves
pillow and pillowcase
kids blanket

Last year's family:

Mom (works cleaning houses)

• Food Lion/Aldi gift card
• anything religious (Christian)
• warm gloves, hat, scarf
• small canvas tote
• candle
• warm throw blanket 
• purse 
• pajamas

Dad (works in construction)

• lined jacket to stay warm with work outside, size large
• gloves
• warm outdoor socks

Son (age 13, high school sophomore)

•  dress shirt (men's small)
• tie
• 30 x 32 pants
• would appreciate any age-appropriate gift
• maze globe 
• Kindle Fire

Son (age 5, in kindergarten)

• needs size 7/8 clothes (received a coat)
• loves Thomas the Train and Superheroes (received motorcyles)
• he is asking Santa for a toy trains, a basketball and Thomas the Train movies