Journey Church of KC

The company that mom works for has moved to St. Louis causing her to lose her job of 23 years. She is currently cleaning office buildings to get by, but she is not making enough to cover all of her bills. She needs help with rent. They have rented the same house for 12 years, so luckily her rent is relatively low. She has applied for LIHEAP and has reached out to other community partners but none have the funding to help. She is working with the Jackson County Prevention Team to ensure success moving forward. Mom and kids escaped a relationship of domestic violence; mom is doing everything she can to provide for and keep her two children safe. Assistance in paying this rent would be life changing for this family.

The children cannot live in the home of their grandmother who can take them. They were in a single parent home and Mom died, they are staying with an 84-year-old great-grandmother in a very small home and need to get into grandmas. She needs a dumpster urgently so that she can clean out her 2-bedroom home to accommodate the kids. She has too many boxes, bins and clutter to have them live with her comfortably or safely and there are 3 kids, so it really needs to be able to have all the rooms used. PLEASE HELP!! Great Grandmother cannot keep them. Would be great if this dumpster could get delivered on MONDAY so that they can get the house cleaned out by Friday and the kids can get into the home. Great Grandmother is hanging on, but barely!! A dumpster that is going to be delivered is being arranged, we are desperate to keep the kids with their grandma they have had so much tragedy and loss.

This request is for a 20-year-old who will age out of foster care in the next five months. He is enrolled in a diesel mechanic training program and is motivated to start his career. He has an hourly job, but can only work limited weekend hours now due to his vocational training, which is unpaid. He pays his own rent and car insurance, recently bought a car, does not receive food stamps, and saves money to pay for gas to visit his two younger siblings who are also in foster care. Up until this year, he has paid his rent in full, but he currently owes $800 in back rent and is struggling to afford groceries due to his unpaid vocational training. Meeting his needs will help him maintain independent living, avoid eviction, and cover groceries so that he can complete vocational training and have a successful career when he ages out of foster care.

A 21-year-old mother has recently left a domestic violence relationship while her infant was brought into alternative care. The mother has done all that was asked of her, while continuing to advocate and provide for her daughter. A trial home visit began last week, reuniting the mother with her daughter. The child has grown significantly in the last few months and is now needing a new car seat. Please consider purchasing a car seat for this mother to provide her daughter with a safe way to travel. Amazon Link: Go To Link

Grandmother has kindly committed to caring for her grandchild under a temporary placement agreement, but she requires assistance with a few essential items:

• A Pack-n-Play
• Cabinet door locks
• Formula Similac Advance (4 Cans)

Your support in providing these items will make a significant difference in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for her grandchild. Thank you for your consideration.

DSS is looking to explore resources that can support this hardworking family. They have made incredible strides in transforming their home from a hoarding situation, showcasing their dedication and resilience. However, they are in need of essential items like clean beds and a gently sofa, as well as functional air conditioning units. With the heat rising, it’s crucial to address their comfort and well-being. Both adults are stepping into the workforce and are ready to collaborate with local churches to create a plan for support. Together, we can help them thrive in their new environment. Thank you for your support for this family.

This family requires a medical lock box to ensure that medications are securely stored and inaccessible to the child. Thank you in advance.

Dad is having trouble finding a job as a felon. The mother left the baby and he is trying to remain connected with the baby. He needs and wants to visit everyday but not having money for gas is making it hard for him to visit. He wants to keep a strong bond with his daughter. He is needing gas cards to help him go see his daughter more.

This single mother recently moved to the Kansas City area looking for a better life for herself and her four children, ages 15-7 years old. One of the children is diagnosed with Spina Bifida, a condition where the spinal cord did not fully close in the womb, as a result this child has had multiple surgeries and may require more. The family is does not currently have beds and are sleeping on the floor of the home they are renting. The child with Spina Bifida had an inflatable mattress, but the mattress was punctured, so he is also sleeping on the floor. Being so new to the area, the family has not made many connections, so their support system is very limited. Any assistance for this family would be much appreciated and will go a long way into ensuring that the children are comfortable in their new home. Thank you for your consideration!

Hello, I am requesting $700.00 for rent assistance for a family in need. The father in need of the assistance is caring for his two young daughters, ages 1-year and 8-months. The father has secured his own apartment with his daughters and recently had to pay over $1,000 for repairs on his truck. The assistance with rent will help help the family maintain stable housing. The father has shown continuous commitment to strengthening his family.

Family is in need of 3 beds and bedding due to a recent move into a new safer home. No furniture was able to be moved. Family is dealing with recent loss of a baby. The family has no immediate supports for assistance with obtaining furniture for the new home. Family will be working with CD to help improve health and safety in the family and assist mom with finding employment opportunities as well as assisting with assessments and therapy for the family do to the loss of baby. Family is struggling with stability and mom's mental health. Assistance for furniture, especially beds with bedding will give the children a safer feeling. 1 child in the home is under 2, a toddler bed would work best.

Family is in need of 3 beds and bedding due to a recent move into a new safer home. No furniture was able to be moved. Family is dealing with recent loss of a baby. The family has no immediate supports for assistance with obtaining furniture for the new home. Family will be working with CD to help improve health and safety in the family and assist mom with finding employment opportunities as well as assisting with assessments and therapy for the family do to the loss of baby. Family is struggling with stability and mom's mental health. Assistance for furniture, especially beds with bedding will give the children a safer feeling. 1 child in the home is under 2, a toddler bed would work best.