Hi Everyone!
Happy Holidays!! We’ve got a
LOT going on this month.
Holiday Giving for Families
As with every year, we have
chosen a few hard-working families who are struggling to make ends meet. Let’s
gather our resources and give them all a very special reason to CELEBRATE the
HOLIDAYS in 2021!
This year we have chosen these four LOVELY families!
A large local family of
seven, with kids ranging from 5 to 17. Their dad fell off a ladder a few months
ago and is still recuperating, while his wife is working tirelessly to make
ends meet. They are barely getting by, may need to move, and there is nothing
left over for food or gifts for the holidays. This family is wonderful and we
would love to help bring some holiday cheer during this stressful and
challenging time.
A single dad, a gentle and
humble man, who works day and night to pay rent and have enough food to eat for
his two children, a young grandchild, and a niece. In addition to working as a handyman
and painter, he is now studying for his contactors license to improve his
ability to provide for his family. He is always upbeat and smiling, and
operates out of a deep love for his family and for always doing what is right.
Let’s make him smile even bigger by providing a Christmas dinner and some gifts
for his family.
We have connected with two
moms living in a nearby shelter for abused women. One mom is living there with
her 1-year-old baby boy, trying to stay safe and figure out her next steps.
Along with everyday life, there are expenses for the baby, including diapers
and basic hygiene needs. The other mom has found a safe place to be for awhile.
She is staying in the shelter with her 14-year-old daughter, hoping for a fresh
start.
Holiday Giving for Kids
Once again, we are partnering
with California Homemaker’s Association (CHA) to provide toys for children from
homes where families are struggling and food insecure. We will collect
donations of toys and funds, match them with the names on the list, and be sure
that every child has at least one wrapped gift to open on Christmas morning.
This is a wonderful project, and if anyone wants to help out with the shopping,
wrapping, or delivery, please let us know!
Thank you for
being there to support these wonderful people. We are SO grateful
you are part of Dream of a Better World and our lives!
Go Dream Team!
With special
thanks to Max, Kate, Pat, Tracy, Karen, Nicole & all of the Food and Gift Delivery Elves!
