Brighten A Christmas: Young couple working on degrees, raising 3-year-old
The young family of three in Brighten A Christmas case No. 2 is struggling to achieve financial independence.
Dad, 22, and Mom, 21, are both in the final semester of college, on their way to earning four-year degrees. Because of the demands of education, they have been unable to work in the community.
The young couple has a 3-year-old daughter. They have always taken advantage of the work study program, but it is limited.
Since they have a shortage of income, they have difficulties paying for monthly expenses and having money left over for Christmas.
They are so close to reaching their life goals and would appreciate any help for the holidays.
Donors who want to help this family may contribute cash, checks or gift cards at any of the nine Richland County locations of Mechanics Bank. People who want to donate to case No. 2 should note that on the envelope.
The News Journal launched Brighten A Christmas on Dec. 7, 1947, as a series of appeals encouraging groups, families and others to adopt those in need or contribute to purchase food baskets, Christmas trees, clothing and other items.
Brighten A Christmas is in its 76th campaign.
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This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Brighten A Christmas featuring young couple working on college degrees
