<p><em>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.<br /><br />We don’t always see their faces, yet we can’t deny their pain.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the agencies that screen the children, adults and seniors seeking assistance are stretched to their limits. <br /><br />So they’re hoping you can help during this Season of Sharing.<br /><br />With information provided by local social service organizations, here are those in our community who need your compassion.<br /><br />The rest is up to you ...</em><br /><br />Financial hardships, health issues and divorce have hit this family hard this year. The mother is a full-time student at Yakima Valley Community College earning her degree in the Nursing Aid Certificate Program. <br /><br />The family’s most immediate needs this year are gas for school and food for the holidays and winter months. A few household items they need are shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, paper towels, garbage bags, disinfectants, laundry soap, bleach, toilet paper, fabric softener, fruit, coloring books, crayons and a gas card.<br /><br />Girl, 10, wears size 4 women’s clothing and shoes 9 1/2. She would like some CDs.<br /><br />Girl, 8, wears size 14 girl’s clothing and shoes size 2 kids. She loves Bratz dolls.<br /><br />If you are interested in adopting this family, please contact Bonnie or Gina at YVCC at (509) 248-5550.<br /><br />Leave a detailed message stating your name, phone number and the best time we can reach you. Someone will call you back within 24 hours. <br /><br />Please respond by Dec. 17.</p>
Financial hardships, health issues and divorce have hit this family hard this year. The mother is a full-time student at Yakima Valley Community College earning her degree in the Nursing Aid Certificate Program.
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Season of Sharing: Health problem presents hurdle for family
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