A single mom, raising three children, is working two part-time jobs and taking online courses to improve her job qualifications.

Her third child has serious health concerns. Dad left the state after the birth of the third child and is not helping the family. Mom cannot afford gifts for the holiday. She will appreciate some toys for the children and food for a holiday meal.

The 8-year-old boy wants a pogo stick, Yankee baseball items or Cowboys football items. He also needs jeans.

The 5-year-old girl is hoping for a toy oven, Sparkle and Twirl Mermaid Dora and My Little Mermaid.

The 5-month-old boy would enjoy a Spin and Sing or Alphabet Zoo. He needs blankets and pajamas.

Send checks to CSCAA-Elf,

65 State St., Auburn, NY 13021. To adopt a family , ask a

question or make a special

donation, call the hot line at 255-6024. Toy donations

may be dropped off at

CSCAA, Site II, 192

Clark Street, corner of

Brookfield, or at the

toy collection box

at Wegmans.