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Ansley was just beginning to get her life back together when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. For a while, Ansley was dealing with issues that led to her seven children being put into foster care. But after working through her issues, she was able to regain custody. Ansley was determined to turn her life around so that she could provide a stable and loving home for her children.

When COVID-19 led to business shutdowns and slowdowns, it seemed as if all of Ansley’s hard work was for nothing. She had just regained custody of her children, found a place for them all to live, and had found a job.

Suddenly she was unemployed and struggling once again. Her job furloughed her until September, and she didn’t know what she was going to do until then.

Now back at work, Ansley still needs help buying presents for her children, whose ages range from six to 15 years old. Ansley is just now getting back on her feet, and all the money she’s making at work is going toward paying bills. With help from the Empty Stocking Fund, Ansley will be able to keep a roof over her family’s head and buy presents for them for Christmas.

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

In memory of my wonderful and loving wife, Barbara Andrews: $1,000

For those we've loved and lost: $50

In loving memory of my Blessed Parents - Albert & Ellen Green: $100

Gerdy: $25

In Honor of the Dedicated Staff of the Chatham County District Attorney's Office: $1,000

Michael Anckner: $100

Cynthia Phillips: $150

In memory of Freddie L. Mitchell: $100

John Harrison: $100

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Empty Stocking Fund: Mother of seven unable to buy Christmas presents

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