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Mom who came to U.S. in search of a better future asks Goodfellows for help

Maria came to the United States looking for a better future herself and her son. She continues to hold out hope for that dream to come true, but at the moment challenges still remain in their lives.

She is without work and they are living with an acquaintance. She remains thankful for the opportunity to be in the U.S., but, simply put, they could use some help.

“I came from my beloved country due to economic circumstances,” she said. “Due to the circumstances I have not been able to buy my son enough clothes.”

The Goodfellows Fund wants to help with that, it’s what they do best. The Star-Telegram charity has been helping families like hers during the holidays for more than a century.

This year the fund is providing exactly what Maria needs, funding for clothing and shoes for children. They are donating $50 gift cards to qualified families.

“As long as you don’t experience the situation, you won’t know how difficult it is to experience it,” Maria said.

Be a Goodfellow

Since 1912, the Star-Telegram’s Goodfellow Fund has provided help and assistance for Tarrant County schoolchildren. This season they have a goal of assisting 12,000 youths. Join this tradition by sending a contribution to Goodfellows, Box 1870, Fort Worth, TX 76101, or visit goodfellowfundfw.com to make a secure credit card donation.