First Baptist Church Lancaster

A devoted aunt has courageously taken custody of her niece and nephew, both of whom are navigating emotional and behavioral challenges due to past trauma. In addition to caring for them, she is also raising her two biological children in the home, working tirelessly to create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for all four children.

Recently, the family has experienced property damage as a result of behavioral outbursts, and they are now in urgent need of three interior bedroom doors. The damaged doors have left the children without privacy and have added stress to the household. Replacing these doors would help restore a sense of structure, security, and dignity for the children and the caregiver.

The estimated cost for the three doors is $195 at home depot, which the aunt is currently unable to afford due to limited income and the ongoing demands of raising four children. She is doing everything within her power to meet their needs and support their emotional well-being.

Any assistance, whether through financial support, donated doors, or help with installation would make a significant impact on this family's daily life. Thank you for considering this request and for helping provide stability and comfort to a family working hard to overcome challenges together.

I am looking to help raise money for a local family who is in need of financial help to help pay for upcoming bills & expenses while their mom is going to be recovering from surgery. The mom had a scheduled appointment at the hospital for a routine hysterectomy, and is currently now back in the hospital fighting sepsis caused by a large mass found in her pelvic area. Her income has been dramatically affected and has a family to raise while the dad is home taking care of all 5 kids. Anything will help & go a long way!! They would appreciate any gift cards, gas cards, meal cards...anything that could supplement their income while the mom is unable to work due to her health. Thank you for anything you're able to contribute to this family when they need it the most.

A devoted and selfless caregiver is reaching out for support with groceries as her family navigates an incredibly difficult season. She is a loving mother to her 16-year-old son and the aunt and caregiver to her two young nephews, ages 4 and 3, all of whom she is raising in a home filled with love and stability.

The caregiver, who uses a wheelchair and has faced several recent surgeries, required full-time support during her recovery. Her husband stepped away from work to care for her, which caused them to fall behind financially, including on their car note. With the help of OhioKAN, they were able to get caught up and prevent the repossession of their only vehicle—an essential lifeline for medical appointments and for her husband to begin searching for work again.

While that crisis has been addressed, the family is now struggling with food insecurity. They receive housing and utility assistance, but the rising cost of living and limited income make it nearly impossible to keep enough groceries in the home.

Support with food would be a tremendous help to this family as they continue working to get back on their feet. It would bring relief, restore dignity, and help nourish a household grounded in love, faith, and perseverance. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

A devoted and selfless cousin of five and aunt of two is opening her heart and home to adopt her beloved relatives, hoping to give them the safe, permanent family they deserve. She’s stepped up in love, but now faces a financial barrier that stands in the way of making it official.

With help from OhioKAN, she’s connected with an adoption attorney willing to work with her on a payment plan. Still, the required court fees—$893.01 for the initial filing and $206.00 for the family assessment—remain out of reach for her.

She’s doing everything she can to build a secure and loving future for these children. Any support toward covering these costs would be deeply appreciated and would bring her one step closer to making her family whole.

61919698- There is a devoted grandmother who supports her household on a single income. She has consistently shown strength, stability, and an unwavering commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her grandchildren. Her 11-year-old granddaughter has a passion for music and a heartfelt dream to join the school band this year by playing the trumpet.

Unfortunately, the cost of purchasing or even renting a trumpet is a barrier the family cannot overcome at this time. Participating in band would not only allow this young student to explore her musical talents, but also build confidence, social skills, and a lasting sense of belonging.

We are reaching out to the community with a simple request: if you or someone you know is able to donate a trumpet or contribute toward the cost of one, it would be an incredible blessing to this family. Your generosity could open the door to a life-changing opportunity for this young girl to learn, grow, and shine alongside her classmates.

Thank you for your kindness and support.

62197941-A dedicated and loving caregiver who has taken on the challenge of raising two children, ages 10 and 7, sought help from OhioKAN to address urgent repairs in their home to ensure a safer environment for the children and the entire family. The caregiver applied for two local home improvement grants. Traditionally, the family has taken pride in their ability to care for each other and manage household expenses. However, with her husband’s retirement leading to a significant reduction in their income and our caregiver currently unable to work, they are facing financial constraints. They would be immensely grateful for any assistance in replacing and/or installing exterior and interior doors, which would greatly enhance safety and stability in their home. Below are the needed tasks! If anyone has the ability to help with any portions of this request, either some or all of the materials, or some or all of the labor, then we can assess the possibility of supporting or finding support for the remaining needs in the request!

• INSTALLATION OF A NEW 36 X 80 HALF GLASS WITH GRIDS ENTRY DOOR ON THE FRONT. * INSTALLATION OF A NEW 36 X 80 HALF GLASS WITH GRIDS ENTRY DOOR ON THE BACK. * INSTALLATION OF A NEW ALIKE STORM DOOR ON THE FRONT. * INSTALLATION OF A NEW ALIKE STORM DOOR ON THE BACK.
• INSTALLATION OF (3) NEW PRIMED WHITE 6 PANEL INTERIOR BEDROOM DOORS. * INSTALLATION OF (1) NEW PRIMED WHITE 6 PANEL BATHROOM DOOR.

A devoted and loving caregiver is reaching out for support with her past-due car payment. She is the mother of a sixteen-year-old son and the aunt and full-time caregiver to her two young nephews, ages four and three. Recently, she has undergone several surgeries, which required her husband to take on the full responsibility of caring for her. Because of these challenges, they have fallen behind on their car payments, and the family now faces the risk of losing their vehicle.

Thankfully, a caretaker is now able to assist with her care as her husband looks for work, but reliable transportation remains critical for this family. They currently live in Section 8 housing and receive assistance to help cover their utility bills, yet they urgently need help to catch up on the car payments so they can keep their vehicle.

The caregiver is disabled and uses a wheelchair, making access to a dependable vehicle essential for attending frequent medical appointments. Additionally, having a reliable car will allow her husband to commute to work and support the family financially. The past-due balance on the car is $2,519, and paying this amount would prevent repossession and provide the stability this family desperately needs.

Any support toward this goal would be deeply appreciated and would make a meaningful difference in helping this family maintain their independence, health, and well-being.

A devoted caregiver is seeking support for her family during a very challenging season. Her husband is battling multiple serious health conditions, including COPD, kidney cancer, and pancreatic cancer. They are doing everything they can to create a stable and supportive environment while living on a fixed income, which includes Social Security, SSI, and Child Only–OWF benefits.

With her son stepping in to help provide care and Meals on Wheels in place for her husband, this caregiver is working tirelessly to meet her family’s daily needs. One ongoing challenge is the lack of a washer and dryer, which has made it difficult to manage household responsibilities, especially with her husband's health needs. Please note that the washer and dryer can be used or new.

Support with a washer and dryer would greatly ease their daily burdens and bring much-needed relief to a family navigating so many hardships with strength and love.

A devoted caregiver is in urgent need of support as she prepares to relocate her family during an incredibly difficult time. Her husband is battling multiple serious health conditions, including COPD, kidney cancer, and pancreatic cancer. With rising costs and a fixed income, the family has made the difficult decision to move into a more affordable apartment closer to loved ones, where they can receive the help they need. Unfortunately, the moving expenses are overwhelming. The moving company has quoted $2,050.00, and breaking their current lease will cost an additional $4,000. While the new apartment will significantly ease their financial burden long term, they need help getting there. The family’s income consists of Social Security, SSI, and Child Only–OWF benefits. They have reached out to local resources like PRC and Jewish Family Services—who have helped with groceries and gas—but financial support for the move has not been secured. The caregiver has taken steps to ensure her husband receives proper care, including signing him up for Meals on Wheels, and her son is stepping in to help as well. This family is doing all they can, but they can’t do it alone. Support with moving expenses would provide critical relief and stability during an already overwhelming time.

A devoted and loving grandfather, who is the sole caregiver of his 9-year-old grandson diagnosed with autism and ADHD, is facing an incredibly difficult time. On May 16, 2025, he tragically lost his beloved wife. Despite battling cancer in the past and now grieving the loss of his partner, he continues to show unwavering strength and love for his grandson.

His late wife initially reached out to our program seeking help with first month’s rent and a security deposit so their family could move into safe and stable housing. Though she passed before receiving assistance, this grandfather pushed forward. He found a home and managed to pay both the first month’s rent and deposit on his own.

However, the unexpected burden of funeral costs and other related expenses has left him struggling. His monthly rent, which includes utilities, is $1,100. He is now seeking support with July's rent to avoid eviction and ensure his grandson can continue to grow in a safe and loving home.

Any support during this heartbreaking and challenging time would mean so much to this family. Your help could bring stability and peace to a grandfather doing everything he can to care for the child he loves.

A devoted and loving caregiver is currently raising her 11-year-old grandson and 4-year-old granddaughter, providing them with a safe, stable, and nurturing home. Despite facing many challenges, she continues to pour her heart into giving these children the love, care, and stability they deserve.

She is currently living with congestive heart failure, which has made daily life increasingly difficult. On top of managing her own health, she continues to meet the needs of the children as best she can. Her car recently broke down, and she is now without reliable transportation. This has created a significant barrier—not only to getting the children to school and appointments, but also to attending her own critical medical visits and the therapeutic services the children rely on.

She is in the process of applying for benefits, but in the meantime, she urgently needs help covering the cost of car repairs. Restoring her vehicle would allow her to keep up with vital medical care and continue providing the consistent, loving support her grandchildren need.

Additionally, clothing gift cards would be a tremendous help, as she is on a fixed income and doing everything she can to provide for the children on her own. Any support—big or small—would make a meaningful difference in their lives and be deeply appreciated.

62231414-A compassionate and devoted family has opened their hearts and home to care for their two young cousins, ages 10 and 11, in addition to raising their two biological children. One of the children placed with them has some behavioral challenges, but the family has worked hard to secure the appropriate help and support for the child.

This family is doing their absolute best to provide for all four children, but recently lost the financial assistance they were receiving for the two cousins, making it difficult to meet basic needs. Despite the hardship, they remain committed to creating a stable and loving environment for every child in their care.

Currently, the family is in urgent need of home repairs, including: A broken back door with deteriorating edges Cracking siding on the home A leaking main shower and a children’s shower that is also leaking and missing tiles A broken garage door opener A damaged window Concerns with their well water system, which was recently repaired but may still need work

In addition to the repairs, the family is struggling with food insecurity due to the increase in household size. The main caregiver is scheduled to undergo surgery soon, which will temporarily reduce the family to a single income, adding more strain to their situation.

The family is in need of Grocery gift cards & Home repairs

Any help offered to this family during this difficult time would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.