Sabastian and Emily have had many challenges this year, and that means their three children may go without Christmas presents.

“COVID made our economic situation more difficult,” Emily said. “We have very low resources available to us, because my husband is the only one that works right now.”

With rent being their biggest bill and everything rising in price, Emily said they can barely make it from day to day sometimes.

“I try to do what I can for my children,” Emily said. “I take them to school, to church and try to educate them, but that’s all I can really provide.”

A Sub for Santa family or volunteers would not only give this family a Christmas, but for the parents it would be a gift to see their children smiling on Christmas morning.

All of the children need pants, T-shirts, underwear and pajamas to stay warm.

The oldest child is male and 8 years old. He wear a pant size 8 and shirt size medium. His shoe size is 2 and his favorite colors are blues and black. He would like super hero books and “Dogman.” He would like an art set and Hot Wheels sonic cars and track.

The other two children are females. The middle child is 6 years old and wears a pant size 6 and shirt size small. She wears a shoe size 13. Her favorite colors are rose, violet and black. She would like a princess Barbie book, a Barbie doll house and other toys for young girls.

The youngest child is age 3. She wears clothing size 3 and shoe size 8. Her favorite colors are also rose, violet and black. She would like princess books and Emily emphasized she really wants a play kitchen. She also would like a baby doll and anything from “Frozen.”

All names of Sub for Santa participants have been changed. To help a family like this one, call the Sub for Santa hotline at 801-356-6300 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or visit https://subforsanta.org.

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