Donna’s story
Donna was very depressed when we first met her. As a single, pregnant mother with three children she said she had no idea what to do. She had recently lost her job caring for an older person who passed away. She was out of work, behind in her […]
Christmas 2024
We thank the generous donors who stepped up and adopted children or families for Christmas 2024. Several individuals, as well as many parishioners from St. John Neumann parish in Mount Laurel, bought gifts for our clients. Many of the individuals have been doing this for our families for […]
Hannah’s story
The Helpers met Hannah after her twin girls were born, while she was pregnant with her son. Her twin girls have medical issues, and we encouraged her to apply for Social Security for them.
The twins’ father is not involved in their lives. Hannah has […]
Khoulette’s story
Khoulette was referred to us by Cooper Women’s Center. She and Vaughn had grown up in the foster care system. The couple had a daughter and were expecting another baby when they lost their apartment because Vaughn lost his job and his unemployment insurance ended. At one point […]
Christine’s Story
The Helpers are like a family. We receive referrals from various places, but we are often referred by a client’s family or friends. Christine was referred by a friend of a friend. She was living in a house with no heat or hot water in December […]
Maranda’s Story
When Maranda first met the Helpers she was a few months pregnant with her 3rd baby. She already had a young son and daughter. The children’s father pressured her to make an appointment for an abortion or he would make her life “a living hell.” Then, in a […]
Jaylin’s Story
Jaylin was only sixteen when her mother Jenniffer found out she was pregnant. Not sure of what to do, Jenniffer made her daughter an appointment at the abortion clinic last fall. She thought she was doing the best thing for her daughter. […]
Maritza’s Story
Maritza and her husband had four children and were struggling financially when the Helpers came into their lives in the winter. The family did not even have furniture in their home. They were living with only the basics. Their four children, aged […]
Sarah & Tommy’s Story
It was last summer when we met Sarah and Tommy. After Sarah’s mother sadly passed away, the couple lost their place to live and were sleeping in their car. Sarah had just found out she was pregnant at this time. Ten […]
Tracie’s Story
We met Tracie in December of 2018, through another pregnant mother who was living with her. Tracie had just moved into her house, but had no furniture or household items. With five children, she was struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to […]
