Niekerk CRC

A single mother is currently facing significant financial hardship and urgently needs assistance to cover two essential expenses: $100 for car insurance and $225 for new vehicle tabs. Over the past year, she has encountered numerous challenges, including the struggle to secure stable housing for herself and her daughter while managing limited financial resources. Despite her resilience and determination, these necessary costs have become overwhelming. Support with these expenses would help her stay compliant with legal vehicle requirements and ensure she can continue transporting her daughter and accessing vital services.

A single parent to three young children is struggling to make ends meet, due to circumstances beyond their control. They are requiring a gas card to get the children to school (they live outside of the bus route) as well as a gift card to a local grocery store (Meijer or Walmart) to purchase daily necessities such as cleaning supplies, hygiene products, etc. When this need is met, it will remove barriers in getting the children to school and improve their overall wellbeing.

At Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside a courageous Mexican family who legally applied for asylum in the U.S. and are now eligible to work. Over the past six months, they’ve done everything right—securing stable housing, building community connections, and supporting their three children through odd jobs and the generosity of neighbors—while patiently waiting for permission to work.

Despite the barriers, this family just reached a major milestone: paying full rent for their own apartment. They are determined, law-abiding, and ready to take the next step—but they can’t do it alone.

To work legally, Mom and Dad must now apply for their work permits. The fee is $370 per person—an amount out of reach for a family still climbing out of survival mode. Once they’re working, their plan is to save their first paychecks to apply for their 17-year-old daughter’s permit, so she can help support their household too. They both have jobs lined up and ready to start working the day they receive their work permits.

LIA has reduced its legal fees to the bare minimum and will continue to walk with this family through the end of their case. What they need now is help clearing this last hurdle. Thank you for considering help us cover their work permit fees. This is a direct investment in their ability to become independent and build lasting stability for their three kids—and we can’t wait to see them thrive in this next chapter.

Mother and 9 year old daughter are applying for housing after being displaced from their previous housing following the daughter disclosing. We are asking for a $50 Meijer gift card to help out with basic needs and food. This gift card will help alleviate financial burden during the housing search.

This request is for a Holland High student in need of a couple things to help occupy him with positive and safe activities during the summer. This student has struggled with attendance and mental health concerns this year due to a number of factors - some within his control, and some outside of his control. This student has been doing better on attendance, and in a meeting with a staff member he mentioned really wanting a basketball to be able to go to a park and play basketball as a way to stay active and do something positive.

This student also mentioned that he would love to get another job over the summer, but he does not have transportation. The student used to have a bike, but it broke and is no longer workable. A bike would be a huge boost to his confidence and morale, and would allow him to look for jobs and open up his world a bit during the summer. He also mentioned that it would help him get to school more reliably. The student is on the taller side, roughly 6' tall and will likely continue growing (to help with bike sizing). Because the price range on bikes is so vast, I put in a general amount - if the bicycle costs less than that amount, that is totally fine!

The mother of a middle school student in our programs is trying to get her to Grace Adventure Camp Horse Camp this summer! The scholarship still left $200 to pay, which isn’t accessible for the family. We’re asking for help to cover half of what’s left. Her parents are split up with multiple kids but are trying to surprise her with something special - can we help make that happen? She has been a consistent participant in our after school program and shown growth and enthusiasm

I am writing on behalf of an Afghan refugee family currently residing in Holland, Michigan. The family consists of two parents and four young children, aged 10, 5, 3½ years, and 6 months. Their primary language is Pashto, and we are working closely with them as they adjust to life in the United States. The family recently relocated from Lansing to Holland in search of better opportunities and support for their growing children. The father previously worked in Lansing and is actively seeking employment here in Holland to provide for his family. We are meeting with them regularly to assist with English language learning, employment resources, and community integration. At this time, the family is in urgent need of rental assistance. They are working hard to become self-sufficient, but due to their recent move and limited financial resources, they are struggling to meet housing costs. We are advocating on their behalf and kindly request your consideration for any available support or emergency housing assistance.

This family is in great need of items we were not able to provide via our school care services. The items are basic needs that will help them get through the school year and in to summer.

1 to 2 pair of each clothes item

Student 1 - girl 1 pair of Jeans - size 16 2 Shirts - medium 2 pair of underwear - size 12 2 pair of Socks - medium 1 pair of Shoes - 4 in adults

Student 2 - boy 1 pair of Jeans - size 30 2 Shirts 14-16 medium 2 pair of Underwear - medium 2 pair of Socks - large 1 pair of Shoes - 9 adults

Student 3 - girl 1 pair of Jeans - size 3 2 Shirts - medium 2 pair of Underwear - medium 2 pair of Socks medium 1 pair of Shoes 7 1/2

Student 4 - boy 1 pair of Jean - size 9 2 Shirts medium 2 pair Underwear medium boys Socks medium Shoes 6 1/2 kids

Student 5 - boy Jeans 6-7 Shirt small Underwear small Socks medium kids Shoes 13 k

5 month old - boy Jeans 3-6 months Shirts 3-6 months Diapers 2 Socks 6 to 12 months Shoes 6 to 12 months

Hygiene products for all kids/family Towels Rags

Biological mother is in need of assistance with vehicle issues. Th vehicle is in need of repairs that are approximately $2,000. This quote was give by Hank's Auto Service. This vehicle is the mother's primary mode of transportation and she is in need of a working vehicle to ensure she is able to maintain her employment as well as continue to transport her children to/from their appointments. This mother has continued to work diligently to rectify barriers that brought her children into care. We are approaching a reunification and having a vehicle is vital for her to continue making progress on barriers and support the reunification of her and her 3 children. If any church would be willing to donate to help pay for the repairs, or volunteer to assist with the labor involved in fixing the vehicle, that would be very appreciated. Thank you for considering!

Hello everyone, I am servicing a family who is in need of 5 trailer windows. They need two side window's at this 30 x 39 inches. Two windows that are 24 x 39 inches. Finally, the last window is 30 1/2 x 39 inches. The family is currently using blankets to cover the broken-out windows. The true estimated cost for the windows is not known. The family had the windows measured and have been with broken windows for some time.