It’s a difficult enough task to go out and buy Christmas presents for three children as a single mother, let alone when you barely make enough money to get by. More money would be great, sure, but how can one get more shifts to make more money when getting a babysitter is nearly impossible to find?
One mother of three is in such a predicament this winter and is asking for help.
“I only get paid about $115 each week because I’m only able to work two days,” said the mother. “It’s really hard because I need a babysitter for my 1-year old and I can’t always get one.”
The one babysitter available is her own mother, but the distance to her house makes even that trip difficult to make on a regular basis.
While the mother says she would love to get some toys and clothes for her three children, including her 1-year-old, she will be happy with any generosity shown to her.
“I just want to say thank you to any people who donate to help make our Christmas a little better,” the mother said. “The kids will be very excited with whatever they get, and that’s the most important thing to me.”
To make a donation to Item Santa, clip the coupon in today’s paper and mail it with your check to The Item Salvation Army Santa, P.O. Box 951, Lynn MA 01903. You can also make an online donation at www.itemsanta.org where you can use a credit card.
All donations are listed in The Item through December and into 2018, along with a brief message from each donor.
Anyone interested in signing up to collect at Santa Island or any business willing to sell stockings should contact David Solimine Sr., or Joel Solimine at 781-595-1492.
NOTE: The application period for aid from Item Santa has closed and The Item does not process applicants. All questions about the program and the distribution of gifts should be directed to Salvation Army at 781-598-0673.