She’s expecting her second child, but this 30-year-old mother is bringing this baby into the world in January, away from its father.

Born and raised in North Idaho, she’d moved to Montana after getting married, to be near her husband’s place of work.

“For the first couple years, things were good, but then, he changed,” the mom told Christmas for All.

The father of her children had become abusive and violent, and she soon discovered he was using drugs.

She fled their home and everything except the clothes she and her 5-year-old were wearing, and returned to Post Falls, to seek refuge with her parents.

With her family’s help, she’s now in her own apartment, but it’s a struggle for her to pay rent and utilities. Her father is ill and her mother is his caretaker, so her parents are short on funds also, but they are helping their daughter as much as they can.

“My daughter has been through so much. I want her to have a nice Christmas, but I just can’t do it, and my mom and dad have already given me so much,” she said.

This is the 32nd year Press Christmas for All has worked to brighten the lives of people like this during the holiday season.

The program helps everyone in need, including struggling young families, seniors, people with disabilities and mental illnesses. Many are alone, and despair is common.

Through Christmas for All, these less fortunate neighbors feel the compassion of a caring community during what can be a very difficult time of year for them.

Each year, Press readers donate generously to the program. The money collected is distributed in the form of gift cards to those who might not otherwise be able to put a holiday meal on the table or purchase a small gift for a child.

Press Christmas for All is managed by The Hagadone Corp., with assistance from Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. It is a legally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, run entirely by volunteers at The Hagadone Corp., the Coeur d’Alene Press and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.

Every penny raised is distributed to needy Kootenai County residents. All overhead costs are covered by The Hagadone Corp. and the volunteers at Kootenai County Fire and Rescue.

Donations are tax-deductible and can be made by dropping off or mailing a check to: Press Christmas for All, 215 Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

Online donations can be made by visiting goo.gl/WospPG.

Recent donors:

Jeff and Sandy Medved; Cecil and Patricia Booth; W. and Rita Crawford; Bill and Gail Everson; Nona Trujillo; Gladys Kosty “In memory of my two best friends Jon and Buster”; Barbara Zimmer; Marilyn Freeman; Fred and Cathy Potter; Connie Gomez; John and Diane Raley; Webb Trust; Timberline Capital Inc; Dale and Sharon Andersen.