The Local Church

Working with a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The family has struggled with severe bed-bug infestation for several years. They have made continuous efforts to take care of the infestation on their own using store-bought products, however, it is not getting better. The family got a quote for extermination services from AllPhase Exterminators, of $2,150 for bed bug extermination. The family filed an S.E.R through DHHS and were denied. The father in the home does work full-time, however, does not have the extra $2,150 for the extermination service. Thank you for your consideration.

A 16 year old male and 12 year old male have been in care since 2023 due to parental substance use and homelessness. Their mother has made significant progress and the children are now able to return to her care. This mother is hoping to have a bunk bed for the two boys.

An 8 year old girl was removed from her parents back in 2021 for abuse and neglect, and she remains in the foster care system. She has had 10+ moves and is currently in a pre-adoptive placement. This young girl needs a small dresser to hold all the clothes she has with her in the home.

A 16 year old male is able to return home to his mother after being removed from her home in 2023 due to substance use and homelessness. He then spent time in Juvenile Detention and then in a residential facility where he made exceptional progress and is now graduating from that residential program. This male is looking to start school and needs a backpack to carry all his school supplies.

Two phones and two sim cards are being requested in order to help reunify a bio family. This will ensure the parents are able to participate in services in order to better parent their children. In addition, this will allow the parents to be in consistent communication with the caseworker as well as their service providers.

Student is involved in spring soccer, but has learned that her mother cannot afford to purchase soccer cleats, shin guards and socks. We would really love for her to continue to be able to play on the Godwin soccer team as it is something that keeps her engaged with school and her peers.

Hello, seeking a groceries gift card for a family in the community. This young, single mom of two littles has faced hardships and lost housing, so is staying with family/friends in the meantime. This family is in need of groceries support due to minimal income at this time. Meijer is preferred, though the family is flexible!

Samaritas is working with four siblings who have been placed with their paternal grandparents. They are super fun siblings with a ton of energy! The agency has partnered with a community resource to help get the family bicycles and helmets for the four children. They are currently in need of knee pads and elbow pads as they are a little rough and tumble on wheels :) We are hoping this will provide them with an outlet to burn off some energy and get them outside enjoying the nicer weather.

Hello, seeking a grocery gift for a family in the community. This single mom of four children receives MDHHS benefits, though they are in need of additional groceries support due to it being a holiday month. The family would love a Walmart gift card to be able to celebrate the Easter holiday :)

Hello, seeking bedding and mattress protectors for a single parent family in the community. We were able to successfully obtain new bed frames and mattresses for the children from CarePortal, though the family is still in need of appropriate bedding. NOTE: full XL are needed. The full XL requested colors are red, purple, and black. The toddler size is for a boy, no preferences :) Mattress protectors for all four would be a huge help as well!

Mom recently got her boys back from kinship care and does not have car seats for them. She has a car seat for the infant, but not the 6 and 7 year old boys. She has transportation and has to drive them to school every day until they are able to get bussing in place. She is unemployed at this time but is seeking work. She is an advocate for her children and also a go-getter. She completes tasks without being asked and is wonderful to work with!

A teen foster youth has been struggling to maintain placement over the past weeks due to their additional needs and behavioral concerns. A licensed foster home that is willing to care for the teen and all of their additional needs has been identified; however, the family currently has 4 children and does not have an additional bed for the teen. If the family were able to get a twin bed and frame, they would be able to accept and maintain the placement of the teen. This would allow the teen to experience a consistent, nurturing environment where her additional medical and behavioral needs will be met. If the family is not able to get an additional mattress and frame, the teen will likely continue to move through unstable short-term placements where her additional needs may not be fully met. We are requesting a twin mattress and twin bed frame so this teen foster youth can experience a consistent and stable family life.