FasTracKids Embrace a Family – Gift Giving

It is that time of year again when FasTracKids embraces a family for the holidays and participate in the holiday gift giving program.  Please join us to benefit the community this holiday season!

JFS Program Descriptions: Positive Parenting Program (PPP) provides parenting skills training targeted towards low-income and military families throughout San Diego.

Holiday: Christmas    

Family Situation: Very large Afghan family of eight with a single, devoted mother as head of household. The family had been victims of terrible attacks in Afghanistan that forced them to flee to neighboring Pakistan, where they sought refuge for three years. The family is still haunted by the terrible death and violence they were exposed to. They were finally reunited with relatives earlier this year and the mother is seeking work to provide for her children. Unfortunately, her income is not enough to provide for her children, so she seeks help in the community. Our gifts will give this mother a much needed break from the stress she has faced and give her family a memorable holiday experience.

Total # in household: 8

1. Gender: Female      Age: 37
Shirt Size: M       Pant Size: M

Wish List & Interests: warm jacket, socks, robe, cooking supplies, singing

Gas Gift Card: 7-Eleven
Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Walmart

2.  Gender: Female     Age: 18
Shirt Size: S/M   Pant Size: S/M

Wish List & Interests: backpack for school, school supplies, books  enjoys hanging out with friends, learning more about USA, wants to learn about college in America

Gas Gift Card: 7-Eleven
Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Walmart

3. Gender: Female      Age: 12
Shirt Size: M       Pant Size: M

Wish List & Interests: chapter books, robe, fuzzy slippers, school supplies, enjoys bright colors, painting her nails and reading

Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Walmart

4. Gender: Male        Age: 11
Shirt Size: S/M   Pant Size: S/M

Wish List & Interests: soccer ball, jacket, school supplies, enjoys playing sports with his friends

Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Walmart

5. Gender: Female      Age: 9
Shirt Size: S         Pant Size: S

Wish List & Interests: jacket, socks, school supplies, colored pencils, enjoys reading, playing with her stuffed animals

Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Target

6. Gender: Male         Age: 6
Shirt Size: S         Pant Size: S

Wish List & Interests: sports toys, books, painting set  enjoys trying new things and being with this siblings

Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Toys-R-Us

7. Gender: Male         Age:  4
Shirt Size:  3T/4T    Pant Size: 3T/4T

Wish List & Interests: jacket, t-shirts, socks, hat enjoys legos and small cars, education books

Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Toys-R-Us

8. Gender: Male         Age: 2
Shirt Size: 2T       Pant Size: 2T

Wish List & Interests: playing with small toys, reading short books to learn new words warm jacket, small toys, socks

Grocery Gift Card: Walmart
Pharmacy Gift Card: Walmart
Retail Gift Card: Toys-R-Us

If you would like to contribute to Embrace a Family, this family would be very appreciative of whatever they receive. It is because of the generosity of our community through our Embrace a Family gift giving program that we are able to provide for this family. All gift donations must be new and unused. Please do not wrap any items. Gift receipts need to be included if donating gift cards.

All gifts due Friday, December 11th by 12:30pm at FasTracKids @ Boys & Girls Club, 14125 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA 92014 858.361.4154
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” Kristin Rude is the Owner and Center Director of FasTracKids, Del Mar, established in 2007. She started teaching Kindergarten in 1992. Kristin last taught in the Del Mar Union School District. She obtained her teaching credential from the University of San Diego and has her Masters degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on second language learners. When Kristin is not working, motherhood keeps her plenty busy with her 2 children, Connor, age 5 & Katherine, age 4. It has been a truly rewarding experience watching her own children benefit from the FasTracKids program. Spending time with her family, golfing, traveling, and continuously learning are among her favorite activities.”