Dec. 22—LIMA — Jennifer lives her life in hiding, fearing that the man she once trusted will make good on the threat he made as the 23-year-old single mother fled their home, infant daughter ...

It was too sad for me to use the same Christmas stockings we had always used as a family, so I got new stockings, just for me and the kids, with our names on them.

Dec. 8—LIMA — Amber sleeps on the couch downstairs, a sacrifice that ensures each of her three children has a bed of their own. The single mother often considers taking a second job to ...

Nov. 21—LIMA — The living room was dimly lit, with only one window letting any light into the room. With the electricity shut off, that was all the light Jasmine would get that morning. It has ...

Without the Empty Stocking Fund, Danielle would not be able to buy Christmas presents for her children this year. Danielle is a single mother of three who is struggling to make ends meet.

Home News Adopt a Stocking: Single mom starting over with nothing. News; ... As far as Christmas gifts, Olivia, 10, would love to have the realistic-looking Reborn Baby doll, Jasmine said.