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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... 'Watchdog' helps recover rare kingsnake from Medford pet store ... Scrambling for eggs ... Our View: Commons construction schedule raises questions ... Bunk beds would give comfort to kids sleeping on floor Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Editor's note: Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency that could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. As the weather turns colder, hot water could be a scarce commodity for a Medford family living in an unheated fifth-wheel trailer. When a water hose broke and flooded the trailer, it destroyed many of the family’s belongings. Lacking funds for a professional repair, the mother managed to reattach the line, but she doubts the fix will last long. Also lacking are the parents’ English-language skills, although both are eager to learn. The 36-year-old father’s full-time job in forestry often takes him away from home for weeks at a time. Caring for their 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter, the man’s wife earns a reduction in their rent by reading the trailer park’s electric meters and cleaning its laundry facility. While the family has shelter, its substandard condition qualifies them for assistance from Medford’s Maslow Project, which provides a variety of services to homeless children and their families. The two children are not only bilingual in English and Spanish but extremely bright, interested in learning and well-behaved, say Maslow program managers. A gift of bilingual children’s books also would help the mother, 45, to learn English. She dreams of twin-sized bunk beds for her kids, along with sheets, blankets and pillows. If not sleeping on the trailer’s floor, the boy and girl take turns on its sofa or in their mother’s bed if their father is away.  The boy needs new sneakers in size 1 and likes Converse brand. The girl would love a pink or purple bicycle. To give this family a helping hand, call Raul Tovar, bilingual family advocate for Maslow, at 541-608-6868. — Sarah Lemon  MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501