The Church at Rocky Peak

This request is being submitted on behalf of a resilient single mother under DCFS supervision who is the sole caregiver to her three children two adult sons with autism (one non-verbal) and a teenage daughter. Despite facing significant daily challenges, the mother remains committed to maintaining the stability and well-being of her family. She provides full-time, in-home care to both adult sons through the IHSS program, which serves as her primary source of income. Her responsibilities leave little room for outside employment, as her sons require constant supervision and support with daily living tasks. The family is currently in critical need of a new refrigerator. Their current appliance is leaking and unable to maintain safe food storage temperatures, creating serious health and safety concerns. The need is especially urgent given the sons' dietary sensitivities and the mother’s already compromised health, which she has had to place on hold in order to meet the demands of caregiving. The mother has no local support system her closest relatives live in Mexico and there are no alternative funding options available at this time. A new refrigerator will help preserve the family’s stability and allow the mother to continue providing consistent care without further health or financial setbacks.

Just over a year ago, mother made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship to protect herself and her children. She left with little more than her strength, resilience, and a deep desire to heal and build a better future. This meant starting over emotionally, physically, and financially. Despite the trauma and hardship, mother is fully engaged in court-ordered services and every step of the reunification process. After nearly a year of unwavering commitment, she regained custody of her children. Mother has received no financial assistance or contact from the children’s father. She now parents full-time on her own. From February through May, she and her children experienced homelessness and couch surfing with relatives. Through it all, the mother shielded her children from instability, creating a positive environment that felt like extended sleepovers. With help from the Department, she recently secured a two-bedroom apartment. However, having left most of her belongings behind, she is starting from scratch. While she’s grateful for stable housing, the financial burden remains overwhelming. A dining room table is more than furniture it represents family, routine, and healing. A table offers a space for meals, conversations, and memory-making. It’s a place to celebrate birthdays, reflect on daily moments, and simply be together. They are starting over, and a dining table would be a symbol that they are still a family—strong, united, and supported.

Single mother who just moved from other state trying to rebuild life with her son in new city. Dad is not in picture and mom is trying her best to keep herself and child safe and happy. She is in need of rental assistance to support her and her son. Any support is greatly appreciated.

Mother has finished all of her services and is awaiting her final judgement. Her last obstacle is paying off her traffic tickets. The current amount owed is $637.00. Taking care of this debt would help her get her driver's license back and allow her to drive her children and potentially work as an Uber driver. She is struggling financially and does not have the means to pay her tickets.

Hello, We have a family of 3 that is currently going through a very difficult time. The mother is currently staying at a homeless shelter with her daughter of 12 and a younger sibling. She currently has a very limited income due to lack of work and they are unable to find adequate housing and consistent availability of affordable food. We are requesting a $500 grocery card for the family to at least be able to purchase food for a period of time. Additionally, any resources regarding how we can help the family would be greatly appreciated. This would help family utilize funds to continue to survive while we explore solutions. Thank You for reading and may you all be blessed for your assistance.

I am advocating on behalf of a relative caregiver who cares for her niece and two children on her own with no outside support. Although caregiver was able to escape a DV relationship last year, she finds it difficult to navigate day-to-day life after the death of her sister and being a now single parent. She has recently obtained child care for her niece so that she can go back to work as an IHSS caregiver to better support her family and provide for their needs. Caregiver just needs a stepping stone right now to help her and her family get to where they need to be. Therefore, I kindly ask for assistance with a gift card for school clothing and shoes for the kids. They are quickly outgrowing the clothes/shoes they currently have and are in dire need of new attire. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!

A family is asking for help with groceries as the main provider has been laid off from his job.