Editor’s note: All names of United Way’s 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. Nearly 600 families remain in need of sponsors.

Jonah and Eloise have two daughters and said unlike other years, they are worried this will be a sad Christmas for their children.

They have four medical collections for the birth of their youngest daughter. “As the head of the family, I am very worried,” Jonah said. “My wife and I work every day, but our situation seems unsustainable.”

While they have already paid a large amount of money, the bills continue to arrive and their accounts have been seized, Jonah explained.

“We are happy with our daughters. They are a sun, but this year will be very difficult for us,” he said, adding the couple would be so grateful if someone could help them get a gift for their daughters to make them happy, “no matter how simple it is … no matter how big or small.”

The oldest daughter is 9 and needs a winter jacket and winter boots. She likes the color black and enjoys reading Christmas books and “Charlotte’s Web.” She is hoping for dolls and painting supplies this Christmas. The 1-year-old needs shoes and a winter jacket. She loves any color and enjoys reading animal books. Jonah and Eloise said interactive kids’ toys would be a great gift for her this Christmas.

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