2011 People Against Poverty Campaign brings joy to all

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compassionate citizens to share in a reciprocal feeling of joy. If

you are moved by the following personal scenarios of real needs,

you can provide the suggested assistance to these worthy clients.

Just contact CWAH,

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314-289-7523.

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“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>is a

single mother of two children who lost her job this past summer. 

As a result, she was evicted from her apartment and forced to move

into a one-bedroom apartment with her grandmother. Due to her

unemployment, the cost of school uniforms for her eight-year-old

and the inability to pay for alternative schooling for her

five-year-old (she can’t attend regular school because of her late

birthday), she has sunk into depression. She wants to acquire a GED

so that she can attend college and build her skill set for the

workforce.

“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>is a

single 21-year-old whose hopes have been side-tracked since she

assumed the guardianship of her teenage brother (who was on the

mean streets of St. Louis). They are currently living apart with

others, because the loss of her second job drastically reduced her

ability to pay rent and other basic needs. She is supporting him in

his efforts to complete high school. She aspires to enter nursing

school one day, but for now she wants to provide a safe, stable

environment for her brother.

“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>is a

grandmother, unemployed after having a stroke last year, caring for

five grandchildren.  She receives food stamp stamps, but has had

difficulty getting state support and her gas is disconnected. She

needs pants and shirts for children aged 10, nine, seven, four and

three.

“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>has

six daughters and a son living with her. She is receiving TANF and

food stamps, which are not sufficient; and her estranged husband is

not providing child support. In addition, her 11-year-old has

complications from asthma and her 16-year-old has a torn ligament.

She had to drop out of community college to care for her youngest.

She is interested in participating in the CWAH development programs

and becoming a computer technician.

“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>is a

single mother of seven – ages five months to 13 years, including a

12-year-old and 13-year-old who have obesity problems. The

13-year-old is being bullied at school. She attends St. Louis

Community College, majoring in funeral directing. She received $600

for a child on disability and receives $1,000 per month in food

stamps, which should make her ineligible for TANF.  Presently, she

is living in an overcrowded apartment with her children’s

grandmother, after having one rented residence condemned because of

carbon monoxide and a second burglarized while she was

hospitalized. Their pressing needs are coats, shirts, pants, socks,

underwear and pajamas.

“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>has

three boys – the oldest will be attending college next year. Due to

illness, her husband is unable to work. He is on dialysis,

suffering from kidney and heart failure. Her expenses are

overwhelming. She works full time as a medical assistant and on

weekends as a mid-level research tech. Her hopes for a happy

holiday season have been severely dampened.