Niekerk CRC

A local woman had to take emergency placement of her two nephews from Illinois unexpectedly this weekend. The boys are 3 and 5 years old, and they only came with the clothing on their backs. This is an extremely stressful time for the family, with the additional stress of various serious health concerns for many of the family members. On top of that, funds from DHHS are depleted and can't help financially support this family to get established in Michigan. We are asking for a Shell gas card to help with transportation needs.

This incredible single mom has spent the past year fighting with everything she has to reunite with her two spirited little girls. Her journey has been one of resilience, love, and unwavering dedication and now, she’s finally on the brink of bringing her family back together for good.

But just as hope was blooming, tragedy struck. In the rush of a busy morning, this hardworking mom accidentally left her daughters’ tablet bag on top of her car. Moments later, the tablets lifelines for her two young daughters with autism were crushed under the weight of the vehicle. These weren’t just devices for entertainment. They were tools for communication, offering her girls a voice when words are hard to find.

Though she works tirelessly and pours every spare moment into her children, affording replacements for the specialized tablets equipped to run vital speech apps is beyond her reach right now. And with everything else she’s overcome; this is a moment where our support could make all the difference. By helping provide new tablets, you’re not just giving a gift you’re restoring connection, confidence, and a mother’s peace of mind. You’re reminding this devoted mom that love, kindness, and community really do lift us in our hardest times. Please consider donating and be part of this beautiful story of resilience, hope, and healing.

A biological mother is being reunified with her two young children in mid-July. The mother has a dining table but no chairs and is looking for 3-4 dining chairs to be around her table.

I am writing on behalf of a client who is in urgent need of rental assistance due to a recent and critical medical emergency. She recently gave birth to a premature infant who is currently hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The mother travels approximately 40 minutes each way to be by her newborn’s side daily, as she is committed to nursing and pumping to support the baby’s health and development. In addition to caring for her hospitalized infant, she is also the primary caregiver to her three young children at home. The emotional, physical, and financial toll of this situation has made it impossible for her to return to work at this time, and she has fallen behind on her rent. Without immediate rental assistance, this mother and her children are at risk of losing their housing. This would not only destabilize the family, but it would also severely impact her ability to remain present for her infant in the NICU, potentially disrupting the baby's recovery and bonding process. She is doing everything in her power to care for her family under extremely difficult circumstances. Your support at this time could make the difference between stability and crisis for this family.

A mother and her two young children are in need of the remaining amount of $ 195 for past rent. This family is in the process of reunification from foster care. The mother has been observed to be resilient and puts the needs of her two young boys above her own. A response to this request would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Samaritas (MiFamilyTogethr Services)

Single mom of 2 needing assistance with past due rent in order to keep her home. This mom has always maintained full time employment, but due to a back injury flare up, has been out of work. This mom continues to work her hardest to provide for her family, which includes a son who has Autism that has appointments that she also maintains. This mom is working closely with a doctor to find a pain management remedy that will take her off work restrictions and allow her to work full time once again. Her employer is holding her job while she works on this. This mom does a great job managing the stress of being a single mom, and needs a little help with this financial burden while she works on healing herself. Thank you for any assistance, it is very much appreciated.

Families who come to the Children’s Advocacy Center often face long, emotionally difficult days. By the time they leave, both children and their caregivers are physically and emotionally drained and often in need of a meal. To help ease the burden during such a challenging time, we’re seeking donations of restaurant gift cards to places like Panera, Qdoba, and fast food chains. These simple gestures provide families with the comfort of a meal and one less thing to worry about. We are also seeking gift card donations to family-friendly places such as Craig’s Cruisers. These experiences give families a chance to reconnect, relax, and create positive memories after facing incredibly difficult circumstances. Your generosity will help families feel seen, supported, and cared for during their time of need!

A mom and her five children urgently need to relocate due to an escalating domestic violence situation. After leaving an abusive relationship four years ago and working hard to build a stable life, her safety has once again been compromised. She has made the decision to move to another state where she has supportive family and has already secured permission to transfer her housing voucher and end her current lease. The family would like to rent a U-haul to transport their household to their new location.A quote for the U-haul has been acquired and totals: $1,375.97 Gift cards to Walmart or Amazon ($300) would also be helpful in setting up their new home once they arrive.

A grandmother has taken over the care of her 15-year-old granddaughter due to an abuse situation. Granddaughter has always wanted to begin driver's training the summer she was eligible, which would allow her a lot more independence, and with your support, she can still have that opportunity! This request is for Segment 1 driver's training at Century Driving School in Holland. Will you help us support this young woman learning to drive? Thank you for your consideration!

This family has recently picked up and left everything they know to move to a better school district so their children can have a better education due to some issue the children were having at their previous school. Leaving behind all of their family and social supports has been hard physically and financially. This family is looking for a gift card to help purchase some personal clothing items for their growing family. This family has had to sacrifice comfortability for location to make sure their children have the best shot at getting a good education, but these sacrifices have led to this family having trouble affording a few basic needs for their children. This mother is asking for a gift card or two to help purchase personal clothing items for her children. If you can find it in your hearts to give, they would be very appreciative.

I am servicing a family in the Hudsonville area and they are without a lawn mower. The family has had to borrow lawn mowers from various neighbors to help keep their lawn in order. The family is facing fines from the trailer park if their lawn is not address. The family is looking for a lawn mower to be able to reliably take care of their own lawn. The estimated value is $400 but any lawn mower will suffice. Thank you for taking time to look at this request and I hope you have great rest of your day.

Hello everyone, I am servicing a family who is in need of 7 trailer windows. The family is already connected with Solid Rock who is willing to replace the windows in the home. Solid Rock has purchased the windows, but the family only has $500 allocated to the repair. The total cost will be $989. The family needs $489 more funds to pay for the remaining balance for the windows. The family has been living with these broken windows for many months. The family is getting pressure from the trailer park, or they may face possible eviction.