Carl, age 40, is a single father who lives in a small apartment with his four children. One night last November, while the family was sleeping, Carl's wife left. Her note said she'd met someone else. They haven't heard from her since.

Carl works as a mechanic, making about $1,300 per month. After his wife left, he and the children had to move into a smaller, less expensive apartment. Carl is a hard worker and a loving father, and he only wants what's best for his children. To earn extra money, he mows lawns and cleans out basements. And now, there's another mouth to feed. His 15-year-old daughter recently gave birth to a son.

Carl and his family are in need of household items such as bed linens, towels, pots and pans, dishes, etc. He also needs winter clothing for his children and grandson.

The 15-year-old daughter wears size medium shirts, size 9 pants, and size 7 shoes.

The 10-year-old daughter wears children's size 12 shirts and pants and size 4 1/2 adult shoes.

The 9-year-old son wears size 9/10 shirts and pants and size 3 shoes.

The 6-year-old son wears size 6/7 shirts and pants and size 2 shoes.

And the baby boy wears size 3-6 months clothes.

Monetary donations to Carl and his children can be made through the Gazette Charities Christmas Fund, 1001 Virginia St. E. Charleston, WV  25301. Credit card donations can be made online at wvgazette.com/ChristmasCharities.

To make clothing, household or furniture donations for this family, contact Scott Foley at the Children's Home Society at 345-3894.

Carl, age 40, is a single father who lives in a small apartment with his four children. One night last November, while the family was sleeping, Carl's wife left. Her note said she'd met someone else. They haven't heard from her since.

Carl works as a mechanic, making about $1,300 per month. After his wife left, he and the children had to move into a smaller, less expensive apartment. Carl is a hard worker and a loving father, and he only wants what's best for his children. To earn extra money, he mows lawns and cleans out basements. And now, there's another mouth to feed. His 15-year-old daughter recently gave birth to a son.

Carl and his family are in need of household items such as bed linens, towels, pots and pans, dishes, etc. He also needs winter clothing for his children and grandson.

The 15-year-old daughter wears size medium shirts, size 9 pants, and size 7 shoes.

The 10-year-old daughter wears children's size 12 shirts and pants and size 4 1/2 adult shoes.

The 9-year-old son wears size 9/10 shirts and pants and size 3 shoes.

The 6-year-old son wears size 6/7 shirts and pants and size 2 shoes.

And the baby boy wears size 3-6 months clothes.

Monetary donations to Carl and his children can be made through the Gazette Charities Christmas Fund, 1001 Virginia St. E. Charleston, WV  25301. Credit card donations can be made online at wvgazette.com/ChristmasCharities.

To make clothing, household or furniture donations for this family, contact Scott Foley at the Children's Home Society at 345-3894.