WHO: A 37-year-old single mom with four sons and two daughters, ages 5 through 18.

AGENCY: Norwich Human Services, 100 Broadway, Room 212, Norwich, CT 06360, (860) 823-3778.

SITUATION: Mom was working full time but slurred speech, trouble walking and partial vision loss due to medical issues resulted in her having to leave her job.

WHAT TO GIVE: Monetary donations to this family would help with monthly bills, food and basic needs. Gift cards to grocery stores, Walmart, etc., would be greatly appreciated and beneficial.

TO DONATE: Norwich Human Services, 100 Broadway, Room 212, Norwich CT, 06360. Please call (860) 823-3778 for more information and prior to dropping off donations in person. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email: hsreception@cityofnorwich.org.