WHO: Jossilin, a 28-year-old single mother with three children

AGENCY: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich

FAMILY SITUATION: Jossilin, a personal care assistant, is adopting the two daughters of a friend who could no longer care for them. She also took in a client who is blind so the client could have full time care. Asked why she would do that without wanting anything in return, she said, “When you work with clients for so long, they become your family.”

WHAT TO GIVE: Jadaya is a 2-year-old female who wears size 3T and 6T in shoes. Jadaya likes Spongebob and Cocomelon. Gabriel is a 4-year-old female who wears size 6 clothes and size 11 kids shoes. Gabriel likes barbies, baby dolls, and Minnie Mouse. Jaelyn is a 12-year old-female, size 13 in junior or medium. Jaelyn likes technology.

TO DONATE: Drop off or mail donations to Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich, Attn: Make A Difference Program, 331 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360. Call (860) 889-1022 with questions.