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.
New, unwrapped toys can be brought to any New Bedford fire station through December 14, where firefighters will help with the distribution to families.
Victoria Grasela said the goal of the United Way of Greater New Bedford is to collect enough food to create 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.