The Mount Bible Church

Hello, this request is being made on behalf of a single mother who was a victim of domestic violence shortly after giving birth to her youngest child. The youngest child also suffered abuse at the hands of the mother’s male partner. As a result, the children were taken from the mother because she did not have stable housing.

Since the children's detention, the mother has maintained regular visits with all of them and has been diligent in enrolling in all court-ordered programs. She is fully compliant with the court requirements. The mother is currently renting a room and has been working and saving money to provide for her children's return or to obtain approval for overnight visits.

To prepare for their return, she has purchased a bunk bed, which consists of a full bed on the bottom and a twin bed on top. Additionally, she has bought a crib for her youngest child. The mother is seeking assistance and support to sustain her momentum and progress toward reunification. This support will greatly help her secure approval for overnight visits, ensuring that her children have a place to sleep and fostering the eventual release of the children back to her care.

Mom is requesting financial assistance during a very challenging time. Recently, the family has been going through a difficult separation, which has placed an immense strain on their emotional and financial well-being. Mom works two jobs, but with the rising cost of rent and living expenses, she's struggling to meet basic needs for herself and her daughter. She would appreciate support with grocery and toiletry gift cards. Any assistance you can provide would be immensely appreciated.

On March 7, 2025, a local family was awakened by a devastating fire that has left their home uninhabitable, as determined by the LAFD. They lost everything in the fire and are now facing severe housing insecurity.Their most immediate need is temporary shelter while they search for a new place to live. Financial assistance will help cover hotel expenses during this difficult transition. Any support provided will bring much-needed relief and stability to this family as they work to rebuild their lives.

Client expressed she, her daughter (18yrs), mother (84yrs) and her father (88yrs) is paying out of pocket and staying at a hotel since 1/7/2025. She is not only paying for the hotel, but she also has to buy food at a restaurant or fast food and her funds are depleting fast. She did receive $700.00 from FEMA $1200.00 from Red Cross and $14,000 from her insurance however she is also paying for her parents medications and all of their expenses. Client is in need of any monetary assistance to help her pay for food, clothing, gas to take her parents to doctors appointments, etc. The $1000.00 would be a great help to them all.

Elderly couple, husband and wife were evacuated from their home on 1/7/2025. They have been paying out of pocket for different hotels and AirBnB's. Client expressed due to the fires, she developed pulmonary nodules in her lungs and has to take different medications. Due to the contaminated land that surrounds their home, client is unable to return home for 10 months. Clients have applied for FEMA and received $750.00. They do have homeowners insurance but still have not been reimbursed for anything. Client is requesting $1000.00 to assist her with food, medications, housing supplies and necessities.

Regional Center parent is doing her best in obtaining items for her children as they are getting closer to reunification. Parent has worked so hard and doing amazing but has been having some difficulty when traveling with the children on public transportation. Providing parent with a double stroller and a toddler travel bag would make traveling with the children easier and safer. Having control over the children's safety and being able to travel with the children's items such as snacks, drinks, toys/books, extra clothes, diapers and wipes is a big blessing.

The client is a 33 yr old single male that is currently residing with the family of an acquaintance. The client has made mention that previously to the fires, he was a full time student, but the impact of the fires has halted that for him at the moment. He does not have a vehicle and has rather low income. Has been applying for housing programs, but so far has not had any success. Although he has applied for FEMA, it was declined, but he submitted an appeal and up until now has yet to hear anything back from them. He has mentioned that, because he doesn't really know the people he is currently living with, there is some tension between them, and he understands that because he is basically a stranger staying in their home, and the lack of luck in finding somewhere else or permanent housing, is causes a bit of a frustration. The client has mentioned that he lost just about everything since his home had been burned down to the ground. At the moment he is still looking for assistance of course with housing, but also clothing, transportation, food assistance, and has concerns with medical assistance, replacing furniture, and getting some assistance as a student. The request is to help the client with relieving that mental stress of housing, replacing the items he lost, and hopefully continuing going to school and helping him get back on his feet.

This request is being made on behalf of a family who were recently impacted by the recent wildfires close to Eaton Fire. The client, a 51 year old male lived in his home along with his wife, 41 year old female, and his three children, ages 9, 13, and 17. They were luckily able to get out to safely but unfortunately their home was destroyed and burned to the ground causing them to lose all of their belongings and two of their personal vehicles. The family is currently renting elsewhere temporarily for a about year while they wait for their home to be rebuilt. The client mentioned that some of the things they lost were clothing, basic household items, the children's school supplies as well as their sporting equipment, gear that they would use for camping and personal tools. With this request, hopefully they will be able to replace some of their personal items and fulfill in receiving the basic needs that they need more immediately and help them get started to get back on their feet. Thank you

We are currently asking assistance in obtaining a prom suit and shoes for a foster youth. This youth is residing with his sister, who was in the army & was a formal foster youth herself. The youth is currently a senior in high school and is doing very well in school. Initially, he had not planned to attend his prom as he did not have money for his prom ticket. But a couple of days ago, he changed his mind, once the School Social Worker provided him with a free prom ticket. The youth missed the big CASA event for a free prom suit. The Children Social Worker and the ILP Coordinator reached out to the CASA worker & other DCFS staff, in the office, in search of a prom suit with no luck. We are asking if a church would be able to assist this youth with a prom suit and shoes. This youth is a well manner, and respectful youth that enjoys playing his guitar. This youth is doing really well in school and is on track to graduate. He plans to go to college. He recently got accepted and plans to attend California State University Northridge. Now that he was given a free prom ticket, he really wants to go to his prom and is in need of a prom suit and shoes. Thank you.

Mother of 7 children, with full custody and full care. She is very spiritual and religious, from Ghana. Mother just recently had her EBT funds stolen with no other access or resources for food. Mother currently has no money for food and is in desperate need of help. She is currently trying to reunify with her older boys.

Young family with a 1 year old baby were victims of the Palisades fire. Father expressed he was out with his baby walking their family dog and saw the smoke arise form the hills. Client had less than 30 minutes to gather his important documents, clothing, baby necessities and whatever they can fit into their car. Their condo was completely destroyed by the fire. The family is temporarily living in San Clemente with other family members and will be relocating to New Mexico on April 6. Father expressed to me he was unsure of when he would return back to California and needed to make plans on where and how to rebuild his life to sustain his income and family. The family would be able use the $1000.00 to assist them with gas, baby necessities, food, clothing and hotels while relocating to New Mexico.

The child is in need of assistance with treating head lice and flits. Since he was removed from the care of the mother, the child has had an infestation of head lice and nits since June 2024. Currently, the single father has attempted to treat the head lice and flits on the child using over the counter treatment/medication but father has reported that the treatment has been getting expensive, nor father is experienced to distinguish such head lice and nits. The single father is currently on call for side jobs and is no longer working full-time. On 02/20/2025, the Court order for the father to provide the minor with medical care to address the issue of lice but the cost of the treatment is too expensive. The family will benefit from receiving a professional head louse mobile removal service. The CSW has contacted Global Lice, Go To Link at(###) ###-#### and Mr. Jaime Rios has reported that the total cost will be $200. VENDOR ADDRESS: 776 Atchison St Colton CA 92324 VENDOR EMAIL /CONTACT TELEPHONE U: ******@email.com ###-####