Mold forces family from home and into financial straits

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Mold forces family from home and into financial straits

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By Yadira Betances

Staff Writer

Lawrence,MA

LAWRENCE — Sherry and Brad have faced a personal crisis they will

never forget.

Their home was condemned when an inspector found mold in the

basement that posed a health risk to their boys, ny, 3 and Mark,

2.

The family has found a new home, but the cost of the move, including

doling out money for a security deposit and the first and last

months' rent for the apartment, has left them short on cash.

They are doing their best to provide for the boys, but buying

Christmas presents will be difficult, they say.

You can help the family have a Merry Christmas by making a donation

to the Santa Fund.

Money collected for the Santa Fund is distributed to local needy

families through the Salvation Army and Family Services.

How to Get help

Call the Santa Fund line at (978) 686-8688, Monday through Friday, 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. The lines may be busy, so keep trying.

How to give:

Donations may be sent by mail or in person and are accepted in cash,

check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Donations can

also be mailed to: Eagle-Tribune Santa Fund, 100 Turnpike St., North

Andover, MA 01845 or 181 Merrimack St., Haverhill, MA 01830.

Have a story?

Do you know someone doing something special to collect money for the

Santa Fund? Let us know about it by calling Yadira Betances at (978)

946-2000.