Meet The Families
Gwen Campbell's Family
Gwen is a new client to our Senior Respite Program. Gwen enrolled into the program this year when she
learned of our program from another grandparent. Gwen has been raising her grandchildren for six years.
About six years ago Gwen's only son died unexpectedly. Gwen's son was a single father to his two boys since their mother left. After Gwen's son died, she took guardianship. These boys are quite the characters, Arnez (5)just adores his older Brother Kashmien (6). This will be a true blessing for this family. Gwen is creative on making every dollar is stretched but it is never enough.
This Family Is In Need Of A Christmas Tree
Parent/Guardian Name: Gwen Caampbell
Wish Item: Needs sweaters & a jacket (Shirt Size: 2 X- Large)
Child's Name: Kashmien Gender: M Age: 6
Shirt Size: 10
Pant Size: 10 Slim
Shoe Size: 3
Favorite Color: Red
Wish Toy: Scooter or Skateboard or Bicycle
Wish Toy: Action Figures
Child's Name: Arnez Gender: M Age: 5
Shirt Size: 8
Pant Size: 8 Slim
Shoe Size 2 1/2
Favorite Color: Green/Red
Wish Toy: Bicycle or Scooter
Wish Toy: Action Figures
Wish Item: Coloring Books with Crayons
CASE MANAGER: Shannon Cole
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: shannon@evfs.org
Crista Forsberg's Family
Crista is a single mother and struggling to stay afloat. She's been out of work for the past three years as she is waiting to have back surgery and cannot work because of her injury. The surgery keeps getting postponed because of COVID and has not been rescheduled. She trying to get temporary disability to help take care of her and her son needs but that is still waiting on determination. Her son has been understanding when it comes to birthdays, school events, and past Christmases. It would mean the world to Crista if her son could get something for this Christmas.
This Family Is In Need Of A Christmas Tree
Parent/Guardian Name: Crista Forsberg
Wish Item: Shirt Size Medium
Wish Item: Full Sheets and Comforter
Child's Name: Brady Gender: M Age: 16
Shirt Size: M
Pant Size: 33-34
Shoe Size: 10 ½ -11
Favorite Color: Blue
Wish Item: Jordan's (Sneakers)
Wish Item: Xbox One Steering Wheel
Wish Toy: Trick Bicycle
CASE MANAGER: Travis Brown
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: 928-577-1397
Linda Brown's Family
This grandmother is raising her three grandchildren Cordarius (13), Darquan (11 ), Javon (4) and her great grandson Jaylin (2). Linda's daughter has suffered her whole life from mental illness. When the time came when she knew she could no longer parent her three boys she made the decision to give custody to her mother. Linda's granddaughter gave birth to her son Jaylin, and she knew she was far too young to effectively raise her son, so she gave custody to her grandmother. The family is extremely close, and they all help Linda raising all four boys. Finances are always a worry for this family. Linda is raising all four boys with her Social Security
This Family Is In Need Of A Christmas Tree
Parent/Guardian Name: Linda Brown
Wish Item: Shirt Size Medium
Wish Item: Gift Card for Christmas
Child's Name: Cordarius Gender: M Age: 13
Shirt Size: Large (Men's)
Pant Size: X-Large (Men's)
Shoe Size: 9
Favorite Color: Red
Wish Item: PlayStation Gift Card, Gift Cards to fast food restaurants, Gift Card to the Movies
Wish Item: **This child needs pants badly
Wish Toy: Bicycle
Child's Name: Darquan Gender: M Age: 11
Shirt Size: Medium (Boy's)
Pant Size: 18 (Youth)
Shoe Size: 9
Favorite Color: Red/Blue
Wish Item: PlayStation Gift Card
Wish Item: Tools. This child loves to fix things around the house for his grandmother
Wish Item: Bicycle
Child's Name: Javon Gender: M Age: 4
Shirt Size: 5T
Pant Size: 5T
Shoe Size: 13
Favorite Color: Blue
Wish Toys: Spiderman, Cars/Trucks, Action Figures
Wish Toy: Bicycle
Child's Name: Jaylin Gender: M Age: 2
Shirt Size: 6
Pant Size: 5T
Shoe Size: 12 1/2
Favorite Color: Blue
Wish Toy: Action Figures, Loves Spiderman, Cars/Trucks
Wish Toy: Bicycle
CASE MANAGER: Shannon Cole
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: 414-856-6403