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With many homeless families headed by single mothers, Salvador stands out as a single father. He credits his resourceful single mother, who taught all of her children how to cook, clean and manage a household. On November 1, the Fernandez family moved into a two-bedroom, two-bath house in San Pedro. He has said that this the most important move that he has made because he gets to keep his promise to his daughter that she will have a home for the holidays. The Fernandezes Wishes Are Listed Below: -Twin bed for his daughter Queen bed “Frame” he has a mattress Television 4 Bar Stools for his small kitchen (no room for a table) Blankets Sheets Bath Towels For larger items and/or furniture, please call Jana Jones prior to delivery at (310) 831-0603. Thank you for your generosity.

My Story
Last April, a series of bad breaks led Salvador Fernandez and his four-year-old daughter to the steps of Harbor Interfaith Services’ Emergency Family Shelter. Salvador enrolled his daughter Daniella in Harbor Interfaith Services’ childcare center, which gave him the time to find a full-time job at a local refinery. When she first started at the Mary L. Gimenez-Caulder Center, his daughter would not speak. Slowly, with support from the staff and other children, Daniella began to catch on quickly and now she knows her colors and numbers. Salvador so thankful for the childcare center’s help with his daughter that he has gone above and beyond the call of duty to give back. He can often be found emptying the trash, helping with maintenance needs and picking up debris around the building. He waves off compliments about all of his hard work, saying it’s the least he could do.

We live with my grandmother and are in a very hard time right now 2 year old boy and just found out we have a child on the way have no money for the baby stuff or to get an apartment just in need of any kind of help at this time anything would be greatly appreciated. i know that i live in a diff state but i am in seriouse need the gift i had been hoping for for two years is finally comming and now we have no way to support in all this hard time. if you have any questions at all or just want to offer some words please e-mail me i am willing to answer any of your questions this is going to be a very hard christmas. //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l.substring(0, 1) == ' ') document.write("&#"+unescape(l.substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l)); } //]]>

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I am a mother of a 2 year old little boy and one on the way due to complications of this pregnancy witch we had been trying for for 2 years with no luck when the economy started to hit us hard we said ok well for now we will stop trying and just as we did we found out we were expecting. i have had to resign from my job my husband is still working but only makes $8 an hr its not enough we live with my grandmother at this time and it is very hard we live in ohio and just need some help we dont have enough to put on a deposit or pay rent right now with the baby on the way i am very sick with this pregnancy its hard any type of help would be greatly appreciated

i need help with christmas gifts for my 4 kids they wont have anything for christmas if i cant find any help they are 3 boys ages 17 15 11 and 1 girl age 12 the oldest boy really needs some winter clothes thank you

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we live in sweetwater tenneessee i need help because i can not find a job right now and our only income is my husbands social secarty and our oldest sons ssi and it takes all of it to pay our bills we have 9 people living here because there is no jobs and you cant put familey out in the street i hate to ask for help but i also hate to see my kids not have a good christmas so any help that we can get will gratefull thank you all so much

I would really love for my family to enjoy a nice meal for the holidays. My mother has taught us growing up that it doesn't matter how poor you are but as long as your love ones are still with you. I have let go of material items, but to have a beautiful meal where we could all sit and enjoy would make me so grateful.

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I am a college student, who lives with my mother. My mother has supported 4 children all alone, and even without a high school diploma has started taking classes at a college, despite her working so much. I know she loves us so much, and us, her children, she is all we have. She tries hard to make holidays special for us, but if just one time, we could have that one special meal, it would be a relief on her, and a joy to our family. We do not have food at our home, and so to finally just have a meal and not worry about tomorrow, would be such a great feeling. Thank you so much.

Ana and her girls have finally secured a place they can now call home. Ana supports the family with Cal Works grant and a part-time employment. Ana is unable to work full time due to her oldest daughter who needs constant care. Ana is especially happy that her daughter is finally able to get the medical attention she needs. She is also happy that the girls have a place were they feel safe and loved. The family is appreciative of any donation they receive. Ana's wishes are as follows: -Pink curtains for the girls room -Blue curtains Burgundy/wine colored curtains -Patio table and chairs -Rugs for each room (pink and blue tones) -Beige, cream, or vanilla rug for living room -Dresser -Sofa and end tables -Dish set -Pots and pans -Utensils, cutlery -Blankets

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Ana Maria Cortez is a single mother of three. Her eldest daughter has Cerebral Palsy and is unable to walk or communicate verbally. She can not sit up or eat without assistance, and needs the constant care of her mother. Despite the struggles, Ana Cortez has been taking good care of “her little angel” for the past seventeen years. Ana also has two other daughters ages 13 and 11, who do their best to take care of their elder sister. The four of them have endured many years of hardship and poverty. Prior to coming to Harbor Interfaith Ana Maria Cortez was a victim of domestic violence for sixteen years. When she decided to leave her husband to escape the physical, verbal, and sexual abuse in hopes of a better life for her and her children. The four of them fled by sneaking away in the middle of the night with the few possessions they could carry.

Letticia recently moved into her own apartment and is in need of furniture and other household items. Her wish list includes: - A white couch - Coffee table - Living room chair - Kitchen chairs - Crib - White full sheets - pots and pans - toys and clothes for her 9 month old son For larger items and/or furniture, please call Maya Uffenheimer prior to delivery at (310) 831-0603. Thank you for your generosity.

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Letticia was one of 10 children raised by her grandmother. She left home at age 17 and was doing well on her own, until she found herself alone and four months pregnant. When her pregnancy became high-risk she was forced to stop working. She slept on friends' and families' couches and even in her van until her aunt told her about Harbor Interfaith. She entered Harbor Interfaith's Emergency Shelter program last spring, while in her third trimester but still managed to attend GED courses. Shortly after entering the program, Letticia had her baby boy, Vincent. Now Letticia and Vincent are living in their own apartment. Letticia is attending nursing classes and volunteering in the community while Vincent attends World Tot Preschool. They are doing very well, but still need a bit of help to make their house a home.