Kentwood Community Church

A teen foster youth is transitioning to a relative placement after being in residential for over a year. This relative is willing to take placement to maintain family relationships and to provide additional support for this youth. The relative is in need of a dresser as well as bedding for a full size bed. The youth's favorite color is blue; the relative is trying to make this space his own as he has been in multiple residentials and has not had a stable community placement. If the relative is unable to obtain these items, it would cause significant financial stress and could potentially delay placement as she already has a large household with multiple children.

A single mom with a 3 year old is working hard to give her daughter a different childhood experience than she had. After moving into their mobile home this year, the mom has done her best to make it a space where she and her daughter can bond, laugh, and feel comfortable and safe together in. One thing that the mom would really appreciate having would be a small kitchen table that she and her daughter can share meals together at Her daughter actually loves to eat fruits & veggies, and the mom wants to encourage her to continue enjoying healthy foods while also trying more proteins. Being able to sit together at a table for meals would help this mom and her daughter continue to build a healthy attachment to each other and lay the foundation of having a solid routine with family at the center. Due to the small space of the kitchen, I have selected some options that may work well in the space. The mom also has stated that a high top table would work, as she has chairs that would work for that. Go To Link Go To Link Go To Link

A single mom of four kids (including a four year old with severe medical needs) is in need of a front-facing stroller for her daughter, who just turned one this month. This will allow the mom to safely navigate getting to her son's various medical appointments with her children, and will also allow the mom to have easier access in taking her children places to things like the park, store, and library this summer.

Here is an example of one I found online that may be a good fit: Go To Link

The mama we're supporting is so overwhelmed. She and her husband have one daughter and a second on the way. Recently, her parents became homeless and she took in her 6 siblings to help maintain their stability. The additional costs have been significant, but they've been able to manage. This month, however, they've struggled to keep up with utility bills. We're requesting your support to pay their electric bill which is now past due. We asked her to provide their Consumers Energy bill including the account number so it can be paid directly. Your commitment will ease the burden and stress load on the small family as they work together to find a lasting solution.

Hello, seeking medical bill assistance for a single mom of two children. The teen daughter needed an orthodontal surgery, and mom has been on a payment plan for this. Unfortunately, last summer mom sustained an injury resulting in multiple reconstruction surgeries of her leg, resulting in losing her job and an extensive recovery. In good news, mom just recently has been able to start confidently driving again, thus is seeking steady employment. This financial request will assist with missed payments for the orthodontist surgery, to alleviate some of the expense stress on the family. If no payments are made by July, the braces will be removed with no retainer due to incomplete treatment, and the bill will be forwarded to collections. If someone is able and willing to help out with this unpaid late bill, that would be a HUGE help to this family.

Hello, seeking electric bill assistance for a family in the community. This mom has been navigating an extensive recovery from injuries last summer, resulting in inability to work. This family has demonstrated significant resilience amidst domestic violence and the sustained injuries. Mom is just now starting to be able to drive a vehicle again thus is starting to seek stable employment. This assistance for Consumers bill will prevent the electricity from being shut off the 17th.

Hello, seeking a cooling box fan for a family in the community. This refugee family has maintained much resilience despite previous and current setbacks. This family would like a fan to help keep the house cool as the weather gets warmer. Thank you!

I am currently working with a family of five, consisting of four young adult daughters—including one who is nonverbal and autistic—and their dedicated single mother. The mother is currently engaged in a custody dispute with the biological father of one of her children. Although she has maintained primary custody of the child for over three years, the father continues to initiate legal challenges that place ongoing stress on the family. Recently, the mother discovered there is a warrant for her arrest related to unpaid child support—an issue reportedly caused by the father’s actions. In response, she proactively sought community resources and was able to connect with an organization that guided her toward a resolution. She has been given the opportunity to have the warrant dismissed by paying $300 by Monday at noon. Despite her efforts to maintain stability—having already covered monthly rent and essential bills—the mother has fallen short and is now in urgent need of financial assistance to meet this deadline. This support is critical to ensure she can continue providing care and stability for all of her children.

Family of 3 people, parents and child 7 yo, Refuge from Ukraine, have been in USA 2.5 years. Father is working in a family, mother is housewife. Family ask help to get sofa for them, example of sofa here Go To Link
Family just moved to new apartment, at the moment don`t have any sofa in their leaving room, it is will be major help to family. Thank you!

I am writing to respectfully request funding to provide a new, safe, and age-appropriate car seat for a foster child currently in our care. Due to safety regulations and the child's size and age, a specific type of car seat is required to ensure proper transportation and compliance with state and federal guidelines. Unfortunately, the one we currently have does not meet the required specifications for her age and weight, and second-hand seats are not advisable due to safety concerns and potential recalls. We are seeking $120 to purchase a new car seat that meets the latest safety standards. Providing a secure and appropriate car seat is not only a legal requirement but a crucial part of ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and comfort during transportation to medical appointments, school, therapy, and family visits. For foster families, immediate needs like these can arise without warning, and community support makes a critical difference.

Any assistance you can offer toward this need would be deeply appreciated. If you require additional documentation or details, I would be happy to provide them.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and for the ongoing support you provide to children in foster care.

Here is an amazon link for the requested Car seat Go To Link

We have a foster child who is 18 months with many medical appointments. There is also a 10-month-old child in the home. It would be very helpful for the family to have a double stroller to use when they are attending the many medical appointments, as well as for daily life with two little babies.

I am reaching out to request basic essentials for a pair of brothers. They are Unaccompanied Children from Mexico and are living in a foster home in Grand Rapids. They have the boxers and socks from when they arrived to the program, but have grown so quickly they are in need of a bigger and more comfortable size.

Boxers (size XL for both boys) Go To Link Socks (size 8-12 for both) Go To Link

Thank you for your consideration!