Share Our Selves: Families in Need

UPDATED: November 23, 2021

Each year, St. Michael and All Angels helps provide a happy holiday to our neighbors in need. Because this has been an especially difficult year, we are working together to brighten Christmas for two families. Thank you for joining us and for your generosity!

Learn more about Share Our Selves on their website.

Family 1

Manuel and his family are really struggling right now. The house that they had been living in with their three children has been sold and they need to find a new place to live. In order to move into a new apartment they need to put down two months rent as a deposit. Manuel is so grateful for his full-time job, but they are still having trouble coming up with the money for their new apartment. Gabriela has only been able to find part time jobs which is not enough to help and also keep up with their monthly payments of utilities and food. The family is very thankful for any help they can get during this difficult time. Mom and Dad would love to be able to buy Christopher, James and Bryan each a new toy for Christmas.

Wish List

Bryan (Son), 4 Years, Male
Wish: Gift Card to Marshalls, Ross or Walmart for clothes, household items, and a toy

Christopher (Son), 5 Years, Male
Wish: Gift Card to Marshalls, Ross or Walmart for clothes, household items, and a toy

James (Son), 6 Years, Male
Wish: Gift Card to Marshalls, Ross or Walmart for clothes, household items, and a toy

Gabriela (Mom), 27 Years, Female
Wish: Gift Card to Marshalls, Ross or Walmart for clothes and household items

Manuel (Dad), 34 Years, Male
Wish: Gift Card to Walmart or WSS (for shoes)

Jesus (Uncle), 37 Years, Male|
Wish: Gift Card to Ross or Walmart for clothes and household items

Family 2

Adrian and Loreno are doing the best they can to provide for their family of five. Adrian is the sole provider and they face a continuous struggle to keep up with the basic costs of living. Their younger children Kaylene and Andrew are in special education and require extra attention, making it difficult for Loreno to hold down a steady job or rely on others for childcare. These are dedicated parents with very limited resources who have had to accept both food and uniform assistance when offered by the school. Donations of gift cards to help with groceries and warm clothing for the family and something more personal for Kaylene, Andrew and Jahir would make for a very special Christmas. Whatever you are able to provide will be so meaningful to this family who has so little. Please know your donations will go a long way to bring relief, cheer and encouragement. We know that these times are hard for everyone and appreciate your generosity.

Wish List

• Wish: Gift Card to JC Penny for clothing
• Wish: Gift Card to Target for household essentials and hygiene supplies
• Wish: Gift Card to Food 4 Less or Northgate for groceries

Loreno (Mom), 37 Years, Female

• Wish: Gift Card to Target for household essentials and hygiene supplies
• Wish: Gift Card to Food 4 Less or Northgate for groceries
• Wish: Gift Card to JC Penny for clothing

Jahir (Son), 16 Years, Male

• Wish: Gift Card to Walmart or Target for clothing and hygiene supplies
• Wish: Gift Card to WSS for shoes

Kaylene (Daughter), 9 Years, Female

• Wish: Gift Card to Walmart or Target for clothing and art supplies
• Wish: Gift Card to Vans for shoes

Andrew (Son), 10 Years, Male

• Wish: Gift Card to Game Stop
• Wish: Gift Card to Walmart or Target for clothing
• Wish: Gift Card to WSS for shoes

Important information:

• No food items. No actual gifts of any kind.
• Drop off gift cards at the church office by Sunday, December 12.
• Include gift card receipts