WHO: A young woman with two children

AGENCY: Care & Share of East Lyme

FAMILY SITUATION: This young woman recently walked out of an abusive situation and has no family members or friends who can help her. Her children, ages 9 and 10, are non-verbal and severely autistic. The two girls require her full attention when they are not in school; when they are in school, she spends her time searching and applying for all types of assistance.

WHAT TO GIVE: The family’s greatest need is checks or gift cards for clothing, gas and groceries. The girls wear sizes 10/12 and 12/14. They can use socks, tights and slip-on athletic shoes in size 2. They like Barbies, Lego, My Little Pony, Squishmallows and books.

TO DONATE: Checks made out to Care & Share and gift cards may be mailed to Care & Share, P.O. Box 114, East Lyme 06333. Gifts may be brought to the pantry at 12 Roxbury Road. All donations should be marked New London Day Make a Difference.