Single mother, injured man need help this Christmas

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When Eugenia discovered her sister and preschool children were living in a situation with a man who cared for drugs more than his family, she offered her home to them. This single mom is behind on her bills and prays for help in this desperate situation. Eugenia believes that her hard work at full-time classes and full-time employment will improve her situation. In the meantime, perhaps you can help with a coat for two-year-old Kate, who also loves Dora the Explorer, in a size 4T. Her brother, four-year-old Kevin, needs a coat in a size 6. He also likes Spider-Man. Nine-year-old Bethany likes anything with Mary Kate and Ashley or Bratz characters. She wears a size 16.

Christmas for the Elderly

Mr. M, 69, recently lost his independence because of a leg injury. He lives alone and his closest relative is in St. Louis. He also suffers from hypertension and heart arrhythmia. A little remembrance of sweat shirts or flannel shirts in an extra large, socks, nonskid slipper socks, toiletries or gift certificates to Schnuck's or Wal-Mart would help this lonely man.

Donations can be dropped off at the Southeast Missourian offices. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 4, Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63702-0004.