* Case No. 5
MS. R. drives 55 miles round trip every day to a job where shemakes $5 an hour.
She is the sole breadwinner for her family of six children, ages14, 13, 12, 11, 9 and 8. Her husband is in jail because of a caraccident in which he was involved and found responsible.Since her husband's accident, Ms. R. has worked hard to make endsmeet and keep the family together. She usually works 30 to 35 hoursa week."She works every day they allow her to work," said a caseworkerfamiliar with the family's situation. "She's doing the best she canto keep the family together."But with a monthly income of about $600, she can't afford much.She drives an old car, and cannot afford tires for the winter."She is trying diligently to remain free of the system," thecaseworker said. "And when you're working for that kind of money,you cannot afford anything decent."Ms. R. receives $440 in food stamps and a $494 SupplementalSecurity Income check each month for one son who is mentallyimpaired.Her caseworker requested a set of tires to help her get to andfrom work in the winter. If Ms. R. can get to and from work safely,she will remain independent of the welfare system.- NEEDS: $220 for tires.- CASEWORKER: Kay Jordan, 847-2865.- The cases published in the Daily Mail's Neediest Cases Appealhave been verified by recognized social service agencies. The DailyMail absorbs the cost of administering the fund. Contributions aretax-deductible and may be mailed to:Daily Mail Neediest Cases Fund1001 Virginia St. E.Charleston, WV 25301
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