holiday wish

After losing his wife to brain cancer, Javier De La Paz is left with grief while trying to raise his son, Noah, who has severe autism and misses his mom.

After a fire left them homeless, Janie and Kyle Lewis live in a camper with their three daughters, with two broken-down cars. This year has not been kind to them.

Fun 107 and United Way of Greater New Bedford have once again teamed up to help SouthCoast families in need this holiday season.

Fun 107 and United Way of Greater New Bedford want to help SouthCoast families in need of a boost this holiday season.

Here is what the SouthCoast was able to provide to our five families this week thanks to the incredible generosity of our neighbors.

After a devastating fire took their home and all of their belongings, Dartmouth's Bumpus family of 16 is forced to live in a trailer in their driveway.

Linda Taveras has 80 percent lung scarring after COVID. Anthony contracted it twice and now has paralysis. The couple is watching medical bills pile up.

After undergoing back surgery, Aristides Arruda was forced to get his foot amputated after severe blood clotting. He lost his job, and now the family is struggling to make ends meet.

With the passing of her husband and the devastating loss of her New Bedford home, Sherri Mignault fell on hard times as she tries to raise her grandchildren.

Fall River's Julie Martin is in constant pain, relying on her mother to help with everyday tasks. She and her kids could use a helping hand for the holidays.