Giving Hope Holiday Program Family Story Cards (Dec 7, 2018)

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Owen

Family Story: Owen and his family moved to California about two years ago due to his father’s job requirement. Owen is a shy kid, and his move to CA has had a huge impact on him. Despite missing his friends and having difficulties with his new environment, he works hard to meet his school standards. He is trying to build new relationships with his peers. He is in need of having a bright and happy holiday; your help will make it very memorable and special.

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Family Tracking Number: 204

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Riviera family

Family Story: The Riviera family is a loving and cohesive nuclear family of four. Rosa is a caring and resourceful single mother who recently lost her husband and currently is the main family provider. Since the passing of the father, this family has gone through some very difficult times, but despite the many challenges they have faced (financial hardships, grieving the passing of the father, trauma), they continue to maintain strong family connections and values. Rosa has limited resources and holiday gifts would help bring her and her family some comfort and cheer.

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Family Tracking Number: 207

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Smith Family

Family Story: The Smith family is a close-knit and loving family who have struggled this year and could use some holiday cheer. The Smith family had to move out of Fremont due to rent increases and currently reside in East Oakland, where they continue to struggle to meet basic needs, such as clothes and food. Both parents work full time to provide for their family, and father is currently in the midst of obtaining citizenship – a costly and stressful process for all family members involved. The Smith family, who find great joy in spending time with one another and doing activities at home, would greatly appreciate any support to provide for basic needs this holiday season.

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Family Tracking Number: 208

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Amelia

Family Story: Amelia is a teenage girl who loves to be around friends. Amelia is a happy and healthy young female with a lot of potential.

However, Amelia has struggled with traumatic issues for some time. She has experienced multiple traumatic events including being separated from her mother and siblings. For the past 6 years, she has lived with her grandmother.

She focuses on her studies and has worked this past summer to support family financial needs.

Grandmother works to support their family, but she suffers from multiple health conditions. The upcoming holiday season becomes challenging as they strive continuously living in the Bay Area.

Amelia would also like to give Christmas gifts to her younger sisters. Your help and support will give Amelia a memorable and happy holiday.

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Family Tracking Number: 209

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Marco Family

Family Story: Ms. Marco and her family are natives to Fremont. They have lived in Fremont for 3 generations. Ms. Marco is the head of household; and is the caretaker in her family, caring for her disabled aging parent as well as her 4 children. Ms. Marcos’ younger child has developmental concerns which have forced Ms. Marco to become a stay at home parent to care for her child’s needs. As primary caretaker she is responsible for them to make all medical and mental health appointments weekly. She tries her best to provide for her family, but has a difficult time making ends meet and would greatly benefit from the generosity of the Fremont community to make this holiday season a memorable time for her and her family.

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Family Tracking Number: 211

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Alice

Family Story: Alice is a single parent raising a son who attends high school in Fremont. Alice currently has unstable housing due to a health issue, and she was not able to continue working. This is the first time she has ever experienced this circumstance with housing and is working hard to take steps to improve her situation.

This year, Alice would very much appreciate community support so she can have a good Christmas with her son and bring joy to their holiday.

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Family Tracking Number: 302

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Miracle

Family Story: Miracle is a single mother raising a 16 year-old son living in temporary housing. Miracle has been working in Fremont for over 11 years and really loves this community. Her son has been attending Fremont schools, getting excellent grades.

Both Miracle and her son volunteer their time helping students living in a local shelter with tutoring services because they know it’s hard to access this service when you don’t know where you’ll be staying from day to day.

Miracle has had challenges with keeping her housing in Fremont or nearby due to rising rent costs and health issues that have forced her to reduce her work hours. However, Miracle is also determined to stay near her community and to provide the opportunity for her son to continue his long term friendships. She would love to have a nice Christmas holiday with support because of the challenges they have overcome this year and to help celebrate her son’s work with other students who are in need.

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Family Tracking Number: 304

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Monica

Family Story: Monica is an adult sister taking care of her 17 year-old brother, disabled mother, disabled uncle, and her uncle’s 11 year-old son in one household. Monica is an amazing person that stepped up to the plate after her mother had a serious health event that turned out to be permanently disabling just a few years ago. Monica and her family had lost their longtime home in the tri-city area when the owner decided to sell the unit. Monica and her family just recently moved into stable housing, while working with various agencies to help Monica maintain that stability.

This holiday, Monica is hoping for some help to provide her family a nice Christmas. Monica has increased her work hours to make the rent payments for their new apartment and still providing for the needs of her family. Monica stated that she is grateful for the opportunity to be referred to the Giving Hope program now. She also said that when things become more stable for her family, she would like to be able to pay this kindness forward and help a family out because she will never forget how it feels being on the receiving end.

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Family Tracking Number: 305

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Stephanie

Family Story: Stephanie is a single mother of 5 great kids. She has had a rough young life and has really worked hard to make things better because she wants her children to have opportunities and positive experiences that she didn’t necessarily have growing up.

Stephanie, who is in her early 30’s, is going to school full time to become a licensed professional in the health field.

Her children are always at school on time and homework or projects are completed by their deadline. Stephanie would love to receive some help with making this holiday special for her children.

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Family Tracking Number: 306

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Diana

Family Story: At the young age of 14, Diana has experienced many life events that have created feelings of grief, and in turn, caused behavioral problems that affected her academic performance in school for the last two years. In the time that I have been working with Diana, she has presented herself as a friendly and sweet young lady with great potential to succeed in life.

Diana has struggled with attendance and coursework but with the support of her family, teachers, counselor and case manager she is starting to overcome these issues. I have received great feedback from her teachers stating that she is working really hard to raise her grades by staying after school doing make-up work. Diana also struggles to get assignments done at home due to the lack of access to a computer as there is only one in the household and she needs to share it with her siblings. Diana would be immensely grateful if she could get a laptop to do research and get her assignments done on time.

Diana would also benefit from 1:1 math tutoring services but her mother cannot afford to pay for this service. Your generosity will impact the education, future, and development of this bright young lady.

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Family Tracking Number: 309