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Winona is in the process of getting back on her feet. After the year she’s had, Winona is ready to get back to work. Unemployed since August, things are starting to look up for the single mother of four as she heads back to work in the coming weeks. But until Winona can fully provide for her family again, she is reaching out for help from the Empty Stocking Fund.

Like many families, Winona and her four kids, whose ages range from three to nine, were hit hard by COVID-19. In fact, the entire family got the virus. Due to everyone being sick including herself, Winona was unable to work. Eventually, she ended up losing her job.

While things are beginning to look up for Winona and her family, they still need support during the holiday season. Winona is just now getting back into the workforce. She will not have enough money in time to buy Christmas presents. Without help from the Salvation Army and the Empty Stocking Fund, Winona does not know what she would do for her children this year.

To donate, please go to savannahnow.com/lifestyle and click on the story headlined "2021 Empty Stocking Fund: How to donate, receive funds" or mail a check payable to SCF - Empty Stocking Fund and send to 2225 Norwood Avenue, Suite B, Savannah, Georgia 31406.

To donate, please send checks made payable toSCF – Empty Stocking Fund, 2225 Norwood Avenue, Suite B, Savannah, Georgia 31406.

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Donations

Shirley & Raymond Thomas, Sgt. A.F. Ret.: $100

In loving memory of Ryan Fox Crowley: $100

Shirley & Walter O'Leary: $100

Belle & William Ralston, Jr.: $200

In memory of Mildred A. Stewart, Agnes Cone Key, and Julius B. Andrews, Sr. by Wanda Andrews: $250

St. Luke UMC Women of Worship: $100

Low Country Eye Assoc, P.C.: $500

In memory of Harry Charles & Alexannder: $50

in honor of the staff at Isle of Hope Methodist Church: $50

Jack & Kathryn Egan Stout: $100

Tim & Margie O'Connor: $150

Michael R. Eckmann: $100

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Empty Stocking Fund: Mother going back to work still needs assistance

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