Help Out Our Adopted Family This Christmas

For the best 12 years I have with either a service club or with my friends adopted a family through the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center.

The center is an amazing place and really works to break the cycle of abuse. The believe in preventative education and not just putting a band-aid over a bullet wound.

The families receive donated items all year, but this is the one time of year they get gifted with all new things. If this speaks to you, please leave a comment to help.

Here is the family we have adopted for this Christmas:

Tammy is a single mother living with her son, Dang( 1.5). The maternal grandmother comes over to take care of Dang everyday while Tammy works during the day. Tammy's work hours recently were cut back due to the economy. Tammy had a miscarriage prior to Dang due to domestic violence with the father. Tammy was also pressured to get an abortion by father when pregnant with Dang, but she choose to not do it.Tammy currently doesn't get any financial or emotional support from the father. Tammy is struggling financially because she owes debt that the father owed before and can barely pay her bills. At the end of the month after paying for all the bills and the father's debt she only has $50 of cash left. Tammy is currently trying to get child support through family court. Despite Tammy's situation, Dang is a happy child and is learning how to speak. The family would greatly appreciate the help this holiday season.

Tammy Allucia
Who they are: Mother
Age: 38
Greatest Need: Sweater (M), turtle necks (M), Jeans (3), slacks( 3), blouse (M), bath towels, Tide detergent, shoes . Grocery coupon or gift card for organic whole milk and fruits.
Greatest Wish: Makeup , Macy’s Gift card, Target Gift Card, Guess watch

Grandmother Allucia
Who they are: Grandmother
Age: 65
Greatest Need: mini cupcake pan, bake ware, Non stick pot and pan set, Oscal (vitamin for bone) sweater. (L), scarf’s, winter hats, sweater (L), walking shoes (7). Grocery coupon or gift card for organic whole milk and fruits. non stick pot and pan set, Oscal (vitamin for bone) sweater. (L), scarves, winter hats,
Greatest Wish: DVD player, MP3 player or portable radio, Ross gift card. Wal-Mart or target gift card. Ross gift card. Wal-Mart or target gift card.

Dang Allucia
Who they are: Son
Age: 1.5
Greatest Need: Diapers (size 5 or 6). Wipes, Shoes and socks (size 6 or 61/2), Toddler hat, Storage cabinet with door for clothing. Johnson and Johnson Lavender shampoo. Books. Clothes- (2T-3T) for shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, turtle neck. Grocery coupon or gift card for organic whole milk and fruits.
Greatest Wish: ABC floor mat, Leap Frog toys, toddler bike & helmet Toddler Christmas outfit (2-3T). Interactive toys. Imaginary 5-way giant bead maze cube (for manipulative skills), Wall paper or sticker (with animal), Little Tikes adjust and draw table. Imaginary 5-way giant bead maze cube (for manipulative skills), Wall paper or sticker (with animals), Little Tikes adjust and draw table.

If you can donate or want to just help wrap, anything is appreciated. We also can use wrapping paper, gifts bags, tissue, tape and boxes.


Best,

Darcy