Surviving through chaos seems to be the norm for many of the families Community Women Against Hardship serves. Time is moving at what appears to be a hasty speed. Life challenges, sickness, death, unemployment, homelessness, child abductions, racism, injustice, hate, miscommunications, depression, low expectations, stress, and mental and physical ailments have overtaken entire households.
Who do they turn to?
For many, the answer is Community Women Against Hardship. We provide resources and hope to all who come through our doors. We look to the community to help address those needs. Can we count on you today for your support? Send donations to: CWAH, 3963 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, MO 63108. Or call 314-289-7523 or donate online at www.cwah.org
Case 1: Single mother of one son, unemployed, has low-income housing after experiencing homelessness for more than a year. She has been chronically homeless since 15 years old, living from house to house. Her mother was murdered when she was 8 years old. She is trying hard to turn her life around. Her wish list includes food, clothing, coat, boots, gift cards. Mom is a size 12. Her son is 6 years old, wears husky 18, 14 shirt, size 3 shoe. Action figures and educational toys also requested.
Case 2: Single mother of three. She was crying at the time of our initial visit and has nothing. She needs clothing and school uniforms for her daughter (age 8, wears 8 pants, 7 shirt, 12 shoe) and son (age 9, wears 9 pants, 8 shirt 2 shoe). Also need dryer, basketball hoop and hand games for children.
Case 3: Single mother of two boys, ages 2 and 9, with a baby due in April. She recently lost her job due to a layoff. The lease is up on her apartment, and the landlord is not renewing. She is now looking for housing and needs her utilities paid up. Her younger son wears 2t pants and shirts, and size 7 shoes. He loves trolls, dinosaurs and trains, educational toys and books. The older boy wears pants size 10, shirt 8 and shoe 11 He likes Marvel Comics and Ninja Turtles.
Case 4: A widowed mother of has been unemployed for some time and receiving disability benefits from her deceased husband. Her apartment is very small and in disarray. She is making progress and has begun making better choices. She recently was awarded employment payments and is working hard to turn things around. Her daughter, 6, wants a black doll with clothing, games and books. She wears size 7/8. Her daughter 8 months wears clothes sized for ages 12-18 months. The family needs toiletries, household items, boots, cots, a refrigerator and a microwave.
Case 5: A mother of two children, ages 8 and 4, is a student at St. Louis Community College seeking a degree in nursing. She is currently dealing with many issues that may interfere with her ability to continue her education. She has to spend a lot of time at her son’s school to make sure he is receiving services she requested. She needs personal and household items. The boy, 8, wears size 11/12 slim pants, 14 shirts. The girl, age 4, wears size 6/7 slim pants, 6 shirts and boots, and loves to read. Educational toys are requested.
Case 6: A mother of four has been homeless since 2015 due to domestic violence. She lived in shelter until they recently found her housing. She has obtained employment and a new vehicle and is on the path to a new beginning. She need household items and clothing. Mom wears 14/16. Her son, 9, wears 14/16 pants and shirts, shoe size 9. Her son, 7, wears 10/12 pants and shirts, and size 7 shoe. Her son, age 5, wears size 7/8 pants and 8 shirt, and size 1 shoe. She also needs twin and full-size beds.
Case 7: A single parent of seven children, five of them still in the home, receives disability for obesity, depression, an enlarged heart and hypertension. The children are extremely bright and have the stamina to excel. She need funds for car repairs, headphones, weights, inline skates, football, educational books, belts, and athletic socks.
Send donations to: CWAH, 3963 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, MO 63108. Or call 314-289-7523 or donate online at www.cwah.org.
