Giving Hope Holiday Program Story Cards (Dec 1, 2017)

Giving Hope to a Family!

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Name (modified for privacy): Kobe & Family Family Story: Kobe is a 16 year-old teen. His physical illness and learning disability have created academic and learning challenges and made it difficult for him to be successful at school. Recently he has experienced another major episode of illness, which resulted in his mother having to take un-planned and un-paid time off from work. The family as a result are facing financial difficulties, and are struggling to pay for their rent and other necessities. Kobe and his family need help this holiday season. Your generous support will help fulfill Kobe’s wishes and bring him and his family happiness for this holiday.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 204

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Name (modified for privacy): Ramirez Family Family Story: The Ramirez family is a family of three.

Ms. Ramirez is a single mother and the sole provider for her family. She works long hours in order to earn money and try to meet her family’s needs. Recently the family also experienced a very traumatic event. As a result, the family has been trying to adjust to their loss as well as the challenges of their financial situation. The Ramirez family is in need of winter clothing, household supplies, and food. They have been through many life transitions and challenges, but despite these obstacles and barriers they continue to be a strong and resilient family. They will be so happy and grateful if their wishes are fulfilled.

The items they are asking for will help ease their struggles and make their holidays happier.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 206

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Name (modified for privacy): Gonzalez Family Family Story: The Gonzalez’s are dedicated to each other and their children. They are hardworking and trying to provide for the basic needs to their children.

This year has been a very difficult for them after they lost a very close family member. This loss has greatly impacted the family as a whole. In addition, Mr. Gonzalez father has been laid twice and as a result the family has been struggling with financial problems. The Gonzalez family is in need of winter clothing, household supplies, and food. They have been through many life transitions and challenges, but despite the obstacles and barriers they have faced, they continue to be a strong and resilient family. Mrs. Gonzalez says, “I want to give my family the best Christmas. Please consider my family and I thank you in advanced for supporting my family’s dreams.”

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 207

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Name (modified for privacy): The O Family Family Story: The O family is a loving, loyal, compassionate, and resilient family. They enjoy movies, hiking, music and playing board games. They (Mother, Father, 2 sisters and 1 younger brother) are currently having difficulty finding an affordable place to live and are experiencing financial troubles. They have also experienced a lot of loss over the years, including the loss of one of their children as the result of complications from a severe car accident. Despite these challenges, the O family remains hopeful, loving, committed to one another, and thankful for all they have. They would be so grateful for some holiday cheer and very happy to receive some new clothes, gift cards to purchase books for the children as well as a few small personal items and household items, such as a new saucepan with a lid.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 208

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Name (modified for privacy): Lucy Family Story: Lucy is a single working mother with two children trying to make the best for her children and family. For fun they like to go camping, bike riding and play board games. Lucy’s husband was lost to her and her children due to his struggles with mental illness and drug addiction. She feels that she and her children have had to sacrifice a lot of the things they would want from their life. She works hard but still finds that sometimes the basic needs of her children and family go unmet.

Lucy doesn’t often ask for help, but she would greatly appreciate new clothes and shoes for her children and herself so that they stay dry and warm in the winter. She would also appreciate receiving some toiletries. She wants her children to have a Merry Christmas this year, and your generous donation to her wish list will make all the difference.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 212

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Name (modified for privacy): Emily & Family Family Story: Emily is a pre-teen girl, who lives with her mother, grandparents, and two siblings. Emily and her family have experienced trauma related to domestic violence, and although the family relationships are now stable, they continue to experience financial hardships and other family stressors. The holidays can be a particularly sad and difficult time for children, especially when their families cannot afford to buy gifts let alone basic necessities for the family. Emily wishes that she and her family can have a peaceful and happy holiday season this year. Your generosity will help Emily to fulfill her holiday wishes, and share her love to her family members.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 214

Giving Hope to a Family!

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Name (modified for privacy):

Kara

Family Story: Kara is a woman who has successfully escaped a severely isolating and abusive relationship, has no family or friends in California, and is eager to be independent and hold a job. She is excited to move forward with her life and has learned to use public transportation, which she utilizes now to reach a parttime job and ESL classes. She has very few personal possessions and can really use your help this holiday season with clothes, shoes, and bedding.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 304

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Family Name (modified for privacy): Martin Family Story: The Martin Family recently migrated to the United States.

They are starting a new chapter in life as immigrants here.

With just the clothes off their back and a few other belongings they took with them, the family could use support with basic needs; most especially winter weather clothing and shoes, plus school needs for the 3 children.

They are very thankful for this opportunity and offer their deepest gratitude.

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Family/Senior Tracking Number: 321