“font-family: Verdana; line-height: 13px;”>Some of us have no basics, like heat, electricity and running water because they have no job, low paying jobs or inadequate public assistance. Some go to bed hungry or even have no bed at all. We must not forget inadequate healthcare and many other deficiencies.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> If you would like to provide hope to any of our clients – an uplifting hand for the short or long term – this gesture may enable someone to stabilize their life situation and perhaps ascend to the next level. They may even be able to assist someone else later on.Â
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> Community Women Against Hardship (CWAH) and The St. Louis American’s People Against Poverty Campaign gives a golden opportunity to offer assistance. Simply contact CWAH, 3963 West Belle Pl., at 314-289-7523.Â
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 15. Ms. H. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is a homeless single mother of a disabled child. She is currently enrolled in college and relies on her mother to drive her there. She is also unemployed, though actively seeking work. Ms. H. needs a deposit for an apartment, food and clothing for her daughter.Â
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 16. Ms. C. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is a single mother of a six year-old. She suffers from depression. She does receive child support and food stamps, still does not have enough money for her medications. She has an outstanding electric bill due to shortage of funds. Ms. C. has completed the Parent Opportunity Program. She needs beds, food, a dresser, a living room set, kitchenware and sheets.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 17. Ms. S. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is a single mother of three, two of whom attend college. The other is in the Lift For Life Program. She has completed the CWAH Parent Opportunity Program. Ms. S.’s low earned income causes multiple needs, e.g., fan, heater, kitchenware, a stove, a refrigerator, sheets a sofa, a lamp and an iron. She would like a TV.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 18. Ms. V. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is an unemployed, single mother of one who has been living with a family member for two years. She receives TANF and MEDICAID, yet still lacks funds for kitchenware, bedding, a toddler bed, clothes and toys.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 19. Ms. K. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is a single mother of two, one of whom lives with her. She has outstanding rental and telephone bills. Although employed, she needs assistance. Ms. K. has an associate degree and has completed the CWAH Parent Opportunity Program. Her wish list includes a bed, bedding, food, a heater, kitchenware, a sofa and chairs.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 20. Ms. W. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is a single mother of four who has completed the CWAH Parent Opportunity Program. Her earned income is not sufficient to adequately provide for her family. Ms. W. needs beds, box springs, and kitchenware. She would like a TV.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> 21. Ms. W. “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> is an unemployed single mother of three young daughters. One of her daughters has a heart condition causing special needs. Ms. W. attends junior college part time. She welcomes any assistance that would be beneficial to her life.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> All of the above candidates are trying hard to break the vicious poverty cycle – either through  college, GED, the CWAH Parent Opportunity Program or aggressive pursuit of employment .
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family:”> To help, contact CWAH, 3963 West Belle Pl., at 314-289-7523. Make all checks payable to CWAH.