About the family

My 5 children and I live with our recently rescued pup Romeo.

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to get to know a little about us! I am a mother of 6 beautiful children! You will see that I am only mentioning 5 of my babies in asking for your help because 2 years ago we lost our then 16 year old daughter to a drunk driving car accident. It was extremely difficult for us, but programs like these have helped to keep our hope alive. My 2 eldest have remained amazing students and have become almost a support to help me keep going. I lost my job after her death and began to sink into a depression but my children held me together. I have since regained employment but times have not been the easiest especially when doing it on your own. All of us engage in sport’s activities as we love to be outdoors. Since they were little We save every year for one summer trip to pride of America and we stay for at least 5 days doing all the fun things together camping that we can. All of my babies are involved in sports activities and we’ve found that baseball is one we all love to be together at. We don’t have a lot, but my babies never make me feel like that, I’m just grateful that there are good people who will love us without ever having met us. Thank you again.

Household Gift Ideas

Hello! I always kind of get shy at this part as I am so humbled to be considered also. Recently our pots and pans have been becoming more and more beat up. We are big home cooks and a new set of pots and pans and utensils would be great. Towels and bedding are always extremely useful in our home as well as board games. If any of these are too much a simple couch cover for a bigger sectional couch would be amazing. Ours has been peeling and tearing so bad but we haven’t been able to afford a new one yet. Thank you so much for considering us.

• Gift Card Ideas: Walmart, Other
• Grocery: Walmart /
• Gas station: Kwik Trip /

Gift Ideas for the Children

Girl Age 16

As a junior She is so hard to gauge these days. Sometimes I’m spot on with her wants other times I know she’s just being nice. She is huge into fashion. She does much online shopping through SHEIN, or pretty little closet. She just got a kitten so She busted her tail this summer with volley ball and work so that she could help pay for his vet fees and save for a car. She will truly be appreciative of anything you get for her.

Clothing Information

Shirt / Top Size:Women’s small

Pants Size:1

Shoe Size:4 1/2

Girl Age 14

She is in her first year of high school and it’s been interesting. She loves all things fashion and makeup but her true passion is dance. Making both the jr and varsity dance team in her first year! She loves shopping at SHEIN and she loves music!

Clothing Information

Shirt / Top Size:Women M

Pants Size:11/12

Shoe Size:9

Boy Age 8

My baseball player, artist, and and musician! He loves all things piano and drawing. He has played baseball for 2 years now and is on his all star team! He is also into legos and cars!

Clothing Information

Shirt / Top Size:Boys 10

Pants Size:Boys 10

Shoe Size:4 1/2

Boy Age 7

My Lego builder, wrestler, and baseball player! He loves loves loves legos! He can build anything you set in front of him he just finished a 903 piece airplane this summer that his gam gam got him. He is also very into Roblox and Minecraft

Clothing Information

Shirt / Top Size:Boys 7/8

Pants Size:Boys 8

Shoe Size:3 1/2 or 4

Girl Age 6

My little princess wrestler ballerina! She is very much into all things pretty! She loves scented bath bombs and makeup, dress up and unicorns. She loves sparkles and pretty hair bows. She is very sensitive and is learning how to read 2nd grader books also!

Clothing Information

Shirt / Top Size:Girl 5/6t

Pants Size:Girl 5/6t

Shoe Size:1 1/2

Thank You

Dear Family, I struggle to find the right words to express the depth of my gratitude. Your generosity and willingness to help my family during the holidays have touched our hearts in a way I can’t properly convey. Receiving gifts from a host family like yours means the world to us. It’s not just about the presents; it’s a lifeline of hope and a lifeline of love. Your support has not only brightened our holidays but also reminded us that there is kindness and compassion in this world. I’ve been a part of this program on and off since 2020, but one year, in particular, stands out as a beacon of light in our lives. It was the first holiday season without my eldest daughter (she passed in a drunk driving accident), and I had given up hope. I had lost my job, and we were barely holding on, but a family’s kindness and the gifts they provided were like a ray of sunshine on our darkest day. It brought tears to my eyes because, thanks to you, my children wouldn’t want for anything during the holidays. In a time of profound sadness, you granted us grace and joy when we needed it most. As a single mother, The Host a Family program is our lifeline, our support, and our reminder that goodness prevails. I am not just thankful; I am profoundly and deeply thankful for this program. It’s not just gifts; it’s a manifestation of love, a gesture of hope, and a sign that there are angels among us. With the deepest gratitude and heartfelt wishes, I want to wish you and your family the warmest of Happy Holidays. May your kindness and generosity come back to you a hundredfold. With sincere appreciation, Our Family

Family of 6: 5 children

Hosted.