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Jasmine

Phoenix, AZ

I'm in my final year of nursing school and I'm a foster mom to two siblings, Kayla and Josiah, who came to live with me this spring. Between clinical rotations, night shifts as a nursing assistant, and school drop-offs, every dollar is already spoken for. The kids came with very little, and this will be their first Christmas with me. I want it to feel safe and joyful. Josiah loves dinosaurs and Kayla wants to learn to braid hair. A good stethoscope and my final textbook would help me finish school and give them a stable future. Anything on this list is a gift to all three of us.

Luis

Fresno, CA

I've worked in the fields of the Central Valley for most of my life. My wife Rosa and I have three kids, and our youngest, Daniel, spent much of this year in and out of the hospital. He's doing better now, thank God, but the medical bills took everything we had saved. Our oldest daughter plays on her school soccer team and her cleats are worn through. The kids need warm jackets for the foggy mornings, and a slow cooker would help Rosa get dinner ready while she works her shifts. We are not used to asking for help, but we are grateful for any kindness this season.

Darnell

Detroit, MI

After eleven years at the same parts plant, I was laid off in August when the line shut down. I've picked up delivery shifts and I start a new warehouse job in January, but these last few months have been tight. My boys, Jalen and Marcus, have been troopers. They help their grandma after school and keep their grades up. Jalen has been practicing his jump shot on a flat basketball for months. I'd love for them to wake up on Christmas morning and feel like nothing has changed for them, even though a lot has changed for us. Steel-toe boots for my new job would help me get back on my feet too.

Maria

San Antonio, TX

I'm a single mom to three amazing kids: Sofia, Mateo and little Ana. I work as a home health aide, caring for seniors in our neighborhood, and I love what I do. This year our rent went up and my car needed a new transmission, so the money I usually set aside for Christmas went to keeping us housed and getting me to work. My kids never complain, but I see Mateo wearing last year's coat with the sleeves up past his wrists. A warm coat, a bike to share, or a few books would mean the world. More than the gifts themselves, it would show my kids that strangers can be kind, and that's something I want them to carry with them.

Evelyn

Asheville, NC

I'm a retired school librarian and, for the past three years, I've been raising my granddaughter Lily. When the storm came through last fall, our little house took on water and we lost most of the downstairs, including Lily's things. Neighbors and our church have helped us rebuild, and we're so grateful. Our heat is still unreliable, and nights up here get very cold. Lily is a creative girl who draws on anything she can find. A space heater and some warm bedding would keep us comfortable this winter, and an art set would put a smile on her face. Thank you for reading our story.