[ljones190]

For many years at my work the employees have adopted a family or two at Christmas time. The families come from a employee who knows someone that has a hardship similar to the man referred to above. We tell the employees the ages of the children, male or female and sizes of each. The employees give toys, clothes, food and cash. The company then matches the amount with a check. Maybe you can start a new tradition at your place of employment in NC. As I age I feel much better giving to the needy or sending money to a charity then buying gifts for family members. Just a thought. I think is great that you want to help this family.