A single Columbia mom studying to be a nurse, who has a child with a chronic illness, is asking for help with gifts for her two children.
With the economy still in turmoil and the national unemployment rate hitting its highest mark in 14 years, this Maury County family will be among many that will be left wondering if there will be any presents under the Christmas tree.
“I have a two-year old daughter that requires breathing treatments twice daily along with maintenance drugs for chronic asthma/bronchitis due to a condition she was born with,” she wrote in her application. “I am thankful and would appreciate greatly any help available.”
Her weekly salary is $165 and she receives $200 in child support. She said it is very challenging raising two children while in college, but the outcome is worth it.
She is asking for a talking doll and age-appropriate learning game for her daughter and a world globe and mall gift certificate for her 13-year old son.
“It would set my mind at ease knowing they will have something to look forward to (on Christmas Day),” she said Monday.
The Community Christmas Card provides gift vouchers to purchase gifts for needy children under 17 years of age. Vouchers can be used at select area stores to purchase gifts but cannot be redeemed for cash.
The Community Christmas Card Program is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.
All donations are tax deductible and may be sent to the Community Christmas Card Program at P.O. Box 1425, Columbia, TN 38402 or dropped off from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at The Daily Herald office at 1115 South Main St. in Columbia.
