The holiday season that just ended capped off a rough year for many families around the area. Knowing that, New Kent County Christmas Mother co-coordinator... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Donations to the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund reached an all-time high, with a final tally of $338,912.92 this year, thanks to a slightly improving economy... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Afather of two sons who had been living out of his car is hoping to give his boys a special Christmas. When the father lost his job recently, he was evicted... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Amother whose daughter is incarcerated is hoping for help to give her grandchildren a good Christmas. She is caring for her daughter’s children,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Asingle mother who recently lost her job is worried that she won’t be able to give her teenage sons any gifts for Christmas this year. Her boys,... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A30-year-old single mother of three works full time, but she can’t make ends meet because her children’s father doesn’t help with bills.... Richmond Times-Dispatch

A22-year-old mother of a toddler is worried that she won’t be able to give her daughter a Christmas this year. She writes that she only makes about... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Awoman taking care of three great-grandchildren and two grandchildren asks for help in providing a happy Christmas in her home. She writes that she and... Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Richmond Christmas Mother program was launched 75 years ago when The Times-Dispatch Goodfellows Club and The News Leader Neediest Family fund joined... Richmond Times-Dispatch

Without the benefit of regular child-support payments, the single mother of a 7-year-old struggles to make ends meet. A court hearing with the father about... Richmond Times-Dispatch