Season of Sharing: Vet mom, toddler daughter alone for Christmas

As we gather around our dinner tables this holiday season, it's important to remember that far too many people in the Yakima Valley have little to celebrate.

We don't always see their faces, yet we can't deny their pain.

Unfortunately, the agencies that screen the children, adults and seniors seeking assistance are stretched to their limits.

So they're hoping you can help during this Season of Sharing.

With information provided by local social service organizations, here are those in our community who need your compassion.

The rest is up to you ...

Mom, a 30-year-old disabled veteran, is a single parent with a 2-year-old daughter. Mom attends school full time and works part time, and is finding that her finances are tight. She is living alone in the Yakima area -- all of her family is back East -- and this will be her first Christmas alone with her child.

The daughter needs long-sleeve shirts/pants (size 3T), socks and shoes size 7-71/2. She loves Elmo, Winnie the Pooh, Backyardigans and learning toys (Leap Frog).

Mom needs dress shirts/pants (size 8) for work and also sweaters.

This family could use bath towels, queen-size sheets and a gift certificate to a grocery store or for gas. A Costco membership would be helpful in order to purchase items in bulk and save on expenses. Mom would also like a coffee maker.

For Christmas, Mom would like help in getting professional pictures done of her daughter to send to family members.

If you would like to donate, contact Karen or Wes, Yakima VA medical clinic social workers, at 966-0199. Clinic hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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