These remarkable families have faced the loss of loved ones and suffered severe depression, heartache, domestic violence, personal health issues and horrific tragedies. Community Women Against Hardship (CWAH) and The St. Louis American seek community support to offer some of the needed resources to help them reach their goals. Give the gift of hope to a family in need today. Send all donations to CWAH 3963 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, MO 63108 or call (314) 289-7523.
Case A. Mother lost her 7-year-old son, a niece and a grandniece to a house fire in November 2015. The devastation of loss has left her feeling hopeless. Children are doing very well in school, though her depression is affecting them as well. She recently broke her foot. Furnace and house need repairs. She needs a refrigerator, washer, dresser, beds, arts and crafts, board games, scooter, Legos, dolls, sheets, towels, pots and pans, educational books and toys.
Case B. Grief-stricken grandmother struggles to pick up the pieces for her seven grandchildren after the untimely death of their mother in 2012. She also has an adult daughter at home with two additional grandchildren. She is extremely depressed. She needs clothing, jeans, sweaters, boots, tennis racquet, gift cards, sheets, towels, pots and pans, silverware, headphones, weights, football, basketball and educational books.
Case C. A mother and 2-year-old daughter relocated to St. Louis after losing their home after the death of her mother. They were living in unhealthy conditions and lost most of their personal belongings due to contamination. Mother is currently enrolled in college working, on an IT Help Desk Certificate Training Program. They need pants 4T, Tops 4T, shoes 8, boots (Velcro only, no shoestrings), underwear 3-4T, socks, coat 4T, baby wipes, book shelf, child dresser, books, learning toys, baby dolls, pushable tea cart, kids table and chair set and educational DVDs.
Case D. Grandparents, recently retired, suffered the loss of their daughter, leaving four boys behind and now have the task of raising them. They need pants 8/10, shirt 10/12, shoe 7, gas card, pants 32/34, shirt 16, shoe 9 men, electronics, gifts cards, headphones, pants 30/30, shirt 12/14, shoe 7 ½ men, art supplies, pants 14, shirt 12/14, shoe 5 kids, Legos, pants 6/7 , shirt 6/7 shoe 12 ½ kids , action figures, games, educational toys, dressers, sheets, bath towels.
Case E. Couple is married but separated due to domestic violence. Mother trying to find positive role models for her son, a 7-year-old in second grade. She needs help with his behavior. She is behind on taxes on her house, unable to work due to being called to child’s behavior concerns. She needs educational books, hats, gloves , coats, boots, pots and pans, and household items.
Case F. Single father of two girls was recently awarded custody of them from foster care. Mother left town and abandoned her children. He is doing the best he can to provide for them by working for a temp service. He needs rental assistance and work boots. The girls love to read chapter books. They like Ever After High figures and fashion dolls, Googly Eyes game, Easy bake oven and refills. They need coats, boots and clothing.
Case G. Single parent of seven children – two are young adults and no longer in home – receives disability for obesity, depression and enlarged heart and hypertension. The children are extremely bright and have the stamina to excel. She needs funds for car repairs, headphones, weights, inline skates, football, belts, athletic socks and educational books.
