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Christmas Wish Family #2
Posted by Robert • December 5, 2025
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Posted by Robert • December 5, 2025
You can be a part of shining the light of hope into this family, forever altering their story in a positive way. Their list of needs (and a few wishes) can be found below.
If you would like to fulfill a wish or need on the list by donating new or like-new items or by offering your services, please contact Robert Forbes at KLRC by email ([email protected]) or phone (479-238-8599).
If you'd like to mail in a monetary gift such as gift card or cash, please clearly indicate "For Christmas Wish Family #2," somewhere inside or on the package. For checks, please call Robert Forbes at KLRC at 479-238-8599 before mailing to verify/clarify names.
The Desjaralis Family has been dealing with some extremely challenging situations in the last year. Single mom, Courtney, and her two young children have lost everything.
Courtney and her daughter were watching a movie in the living room where she had fallen asleep. Her son came out of his room, sharing he couldn’t fall asleep, which wasn’t normal, so Courtney had him lay on the couch and he fell straight to sleep. The following morning, at 4:00AM, Courtney woke up to the electricity in the home going out. She didn’t have her glasses on but she could tell that her son’s bedroom door was slowly closing. At first, Courtney thought there was an intruder, so she sprang up to open the door and was met with a wall of smoke blocking her entrance. Finding her glasses, Courtney realized that the entire house was now filled with smoke and her son’s bedroom was on fire!
Getting the kids to safety outside, Courtney called 911. However, by the time the fire department was finished putting out the fire out, the entire house was unlivable… The family lost everything in the fire. The authorities determined that the fire began while Courtney’s son’s Chromebook from school was charging. It had become too hot and caused the fire. For various reasons, insurance would not cover replacement costs.
Bouncing from one Airbnb to another for 3 months, the Desjaralis family finally found a new home. Yet only two weeks after signing the lease, Courtney was let go from her job due to taking PTO the week of the house fire. And to add to it, Courtney was involved in a car accident that wrecked her family vehicle. Through it all, Courtney continues to work two jobs while trying to provide for her family. What’s more is that both of her young children have been having severe mental health issues because of the fire. Courtney continues to put her trust in God during this season of struggle.
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NOTE: This symbol ✅ means that item has been provided
Delilah (Age 9)
Clothing Sizes (shirt & pants): Adult Small
Shoe Size - 4
Adam (Age 12)
Clothing Sizes (shirt): 12/14 boys
Shoe Size - 7 Mens
Courtney (Mom)
A Special Ask: If you work in a trade (such as a mechanic, plumber, electrician, HVAC, contractor/handyman, etc.) or have your own business that offers services to the community, and you'd like to be a part of potentially helping to fulfill specific needs of this family, please email [email protected]! (Note: Emailing will not obligate you to render any services. You will have the option to review and decide if you are able to help on a case-by-case basis.)
90.9 KLRC
110 N Broadway St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
