Helping Others For The Holidays

I know everyone has their own things that they do to help people & animals in need at Christmas time

BUT

A friend of mine is a social worker in Salt Lake and she and the other case managers at her clinic are trying to get the word out about a refugee mom and her three young children who just settled here and need assistance. There is a 6-year-old boy, 2-year-old girl, and 8-week-old infant (dad is still in the country of origin). The clinic has arranged housing, but the mom and children have NO furniture, kids clothes, toys, etc. The little boy has a chronic illness and they are really struggling. They have very few basic items in their empty apartment. The baby is currently sleeping in a car seat.

In the last two days we have gotten a couch, crib, and playpen donated, and next Monday (12/18) I will be taking my truck to help move these items from the donor’s home to the family’s apartment. I am also gathering items to donate including clothes, toys, baby items, etc. Unfortunately, they have no prospects for Christmas in terms of being a family that gets a sub for Santa which is why the case managers are trying to coordinate this effort, independent from the assistance the clinic (where they work) can provide.

If you have any items at all that you can donate, second hand or otherwise please let me know. If you have large items (furniture, etc) that need to be moved, the caseworkers & I can arrange to have them picked up from your home. If you are like me you already have an ongoing “for charity” list or box you fill with random items around the house you no longer use or need.

Please consider if your belongings could help this family. Otherwise, they need diapers, clothes for the kids, toys, canned food, etc. and I will gladly be accepting donations. I am also collecting cash or grocery gift cards if you would like to contribute in that regard.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness.