Article: Lima single mother in need of crib, toddler bed for her children.

Byline: Beth L. Jokinen

Dec. 20--LIMA -- Angel and her two sons have a place to live, but at night they are cramped into one small room with just one old box spring and mattress.

Angel, not her real name, is not working and cannot afford to buy a toddler bed for her 2- year-old or a crib for her 5-month-old. "That is a real struggle. We're cramped up with all our stuff," she said. "I'm just trying to make ends meet and make sure they have diapers, baby wipes and food."

Angel had been working for a temporary service, but suffered a back injury in 2002. She has not been able to work since. She's trying to find a job and would like to eventually ...

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