Survivor of domestic abuse trying to provide for kids
Mark Caudill
MANSFIELD -- A single woman who fled a domestic violence situation is trying to provide for her three children.
The 35-year-old in the third Brighten A Christmas case moved to Mansfield three years ago to escape her circumstances in Columbus.
She wanted to start her life over after making what she calls "some bad choices" when she was younger. The woman wants to get a job in healthcare but says her previous choices are holding her back.
The mother is working a temporary job out of town. She hopes to gain permanent employment in the new year.
Family needs include pots and pans, dishes and wash clothes and towels. Members also could use king and twin sheets for beds.
The woman's 18-year-old son would appreciate a laptop computer. A 14-year-old girl is asking for an iPad, jewelry and make-up. A 4-year-old girl would love to get Barbie-related toys, games and baby dolls.
Their mother is not asking for anything for herself. Her son wears a size 40 pants, as well as extra large for shirts, underwear and a winter coat. The 18-year-old also takes a large for T-shirts, socks, hats and gloves. His shoe size is 9 1/2.
As far as the 14-year-old daughter, she wears a size 30 for pants and large for shirts, socks, a winter coat, hats and gloves. The girl also takes a medium for T-shirts and underwear. Her shoe size is 10.
The 4-year-old girl takes a size 5t for pants, shirts, T-shirts, winter coat, hats and gloves. She wears a size 6 girls for underwear and a 10 toddler for shoes and boots.
Anyone who would like to help the family in case No. 3 should drop off donations at the Volunteers of America, 280 N. Main St., from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
Gifts do not need to be wrapped, but they can be. People donating gas or gift cards should put them into a sealed envelope with the case number on the outside.
Donations do not have to be new, but they should be clean, in good repair, serviceable and responsive to the specified need.
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