To help these families or any other cases this Christmas, call (919) 684-1508 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Dec. 11.

All contributions go directly to the people who need your help. The sponsors of Share Your Christmas -- the Durham County Department of Social Services, Volunteer Center of Durham and The Herald-Sun -- donate the administrative costs of this program.

To make a financial contribution please make your check out to the Share Your Christmas Program and mail to PO Box 3374 Durham, NC 27702.

Case 324: Hope for this family came in the person of the single relative who could no longer stand to see her nieces and nephews in a severely abusive, neglectful environment. The kids had never been enrolled in school and have never had a real Christmas. Their aunt's only wish for this holiday season is to give these children a joyful holiday in a home filled with love. She's providing the home -- she needs your help with the rest. You can be a part of something very special by giving these children who have had nothing their first real taste of Christmas joy and caring. The 5-year-old twins, a girl and a boy, need clothing in size 5/6, but what would make the holiday extra special would be a bike for each, a Leap Frog game, any educational toys or games. The little girl also loves baby dolls and wishes for a doll and stroller. The older boys, 7 and 10, need clothes in sizes 7-8 slim and 14. Both these boys would also like to have a bike and educational toys.

Case 351: Two big events have recently changed this young woman's life. She's graduated from a training program in construction and become the proud mother of a bouncing baby boy. She wants her baby's first Christmas to be a nice one, and you can help by providing clothes (12 months), Pampers (size 4) and educational toys. She needs jeans in 9/10, tops in M/L, socks and king size sheets in red, blue or black.

Case 352: Recovering from a stroke while battling high blood pressure and diabetes makes it harder for this elderly grandmother to take care of her three grandchildren ages 3 to 9. She need clothes for the kids sizes 3T, girls' 7, and boys' 10 and socks. The oldest grandson loves anything to do with sports; her 6-year-old granddaughter loves doing hair and dolls, and wants a tea set and some hair accessories; the family would enjoy board or card games. Grandmother is in need of a new bath robe.

Case 353: This mom of eight has four of her children still home with her, the youngest battling a kidney problem which requires her to spend much time caring for him. Her boys range from 18 months to 6 years and all need clothing including winter coats in sizes 24 months, 3T-4T, boys' 8-9 and 11-12. The children need hats, gloves, scarves and would like learning toys and some toy cars.

Case 355: Making ends meet is hard for this single mother of three girls, and there will be no gifts under the tree without help this year. All three girls want baby dolls and need clothing, size kids' 5/6, 10-12, and 16 ¬