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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. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 206
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Gonzalez 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 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’s father has been laid off 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.” Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
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. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 208
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Perez Family Family Story: Andres is a 5 year old boy who has been living with his grandmother and his two aunts since March of 2016. He was removed from the care of his mother and father after experiencing neglect and abuse. Andres has made a lot of progress in adjusting to his new life with family members that he had not previously known. The family enjoys movies, cooking, and going to the park. Due to the trauma Andres experienced in his early life and abrupt separation from his parents, Andres had difficulty initially adapting to the relationships with his new family and his new home. However, the family has been dedicated to Andres and committed to helping him adjust to his new life. As a result, Andres is making great progress at school and has been able to transition from preschool to Kindergarten successfully, despite some initial challenges at the beginning of the school year. The Perez family would greatly appreciate having their wish list fulfilled, especially so that Andres can experience the joys of the holidays and knowing that there are many people who care. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 209
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Garcia Family Family Story: Alfredo, age 11 and his brother Jose, age 9 have been living with their grandmother, Denise for almost 4 years. Alfredo and Jose were removed from the care of their parents after a serious domestic violence incident in which their mother was injured. Alfredo witnessed the incident and developed severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder as well as other learning and socioemotional challenges. Alfredo’s grandmother, Denise cares for him and his brother on limited income and finds that meeting the needs of two growing boys is often difficult and adds to the strain in the family. Denise also has some of her own health challenges that add to the difficulty of her circumstances as the caregiver of her two grandsons. Although extended family try to offer support, Denise often feels isolated and alone in raising two very challenging boys. By supporting Alfredo, Jose and Denise over the holidays and fulfilling their wish list, you will be making this family very happy as well as helping Denise feel that there are others who care and that she is not alone. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 210
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Gamboa Family
Family Story: Diego is a 9 year old boy who has been living with his paternal grandmother Luciana and his aunt Lucy since he was a one year old. Around the time of his birth, his mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia and during one of her episodes, she threatened Diego’s life. In elementary school, Diego was diagnosed with anxiety, ADHD, as well as a learning disability for which he has had to have an individual educational plan (IEP) to address his academic shortfalls. Diego’s grandmother is a seasonal fruit picker for a local farm. Her seasonal work is hard, and it does not pay much, but it allows her the flexibility she feels she needs to support Diego in his overall development. In the past year, Diego and his mother have begun to have more regular supervised contact again. His mother, with the family’s support, is making progress in repairing her relationship with Diego and the family. Diego also continues to make good progress in school. Diego and his family like sports, going to the park, movies, cooking and playing board games. They will be very happy and enjoy their holidays this year with your support. They especially want shoes, clothes, games, bath towels and kitchen towels. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 211
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Cruz Family
Family Story: This is a cohesive loving family that consists of a single mother and her 3 children. The family relocated to Fremont about 8 years ago after leaving a domestic violent relationship. The parents had their children at a very young age and had no family support. Mom still has little support from her family and works long hours at a job making minimum wage due to not having a formal education. Even though the family is going through challenges, mom is attentive to her children, engaged and supportive. I nominated this family because I know without the generous donations of others; this family would not be able to have gifts for Christmas. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 213
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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. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 214
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Smith Family
Family Story: Ms. Smith became a parent at 17 years of age and struggled with no support from her dysfunctional family of origin and from other parents due to her youth. Her children: John is 16 years old and Candy 11 years old. John recently successfully completed a treatment program. Due to mother’s work schedule and scarce resources, Candy is not occupied after school and she has been getting into trouble by hanging around with high school students. Candy and her mother need financial support for after-school activities and to build her talent in arts and sports. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 215
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Kassandra
Family Story: Kassandra K is married with two girls aged 4 and 3years old. Recently her family was involved in a car accident and the three year old became terrified and anxious. Mom was injured, making it hard for her to work. Dad works hard for long hours and struggles to support his family and his ill father living with them. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 216
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Family Name (modified for privacy): Jones Family
Family Story: Julio is a 2 ½ year old boy who receives services from the Regional Center due to developmental delays. Julio also has two siblings who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD. Julio’s mother is not working at this time to support her children with school work, attend IEP meetings, and doctor appointments. His father is the sole provider. Unfortunately with bills and the increase of their rent, the family at times is unable to meet their basic needs. This time of the year becomes overwhelming for the parents because they aren’t able to provide Julio and his siblings with winter clothing or a Christmas most parents want to give to their children. The support would be a blessing to the family by reducing Julio’s father and mother’s stress. Giving to the family will also remind them that they are not alone and live in a loving, caring, and supportive community. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 218
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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. Please click on this Story Card to review the full Wish List details.
Family/Senior Tracking Number: 321