Voyage Community Church

A single mother of 4 children is in need of help with paying her electric and gas bills that both currently have shut off notices. This mother has 2 daughters who reside full time within her care and 2 sons who stay with her throughout the week. Mom lost her job in March and has been able to secure unemployment, but her payment is not enough to cover the current cost of her electric and gas bills. Mom has been actively looking to obtain employment, but has run in to barriers in doing so and also has been struggling with some new medical needs. This family could greatly benefit from the support of these bills being paid. The DTE bill needs to be paid before 7/3/25 and Consumers needs to be paid before 7/5/25.

We have a single mother who recently had a child and has two older children that fled a domestic violence situation with her partner. Thankfully, they are able to stay at a shelter where they are safe. This mother has worked hard to obtain childcare assistance so she can return to work and be more financially stable for her and her children. Right now, she needs assistance in keeping her car which she needs . She is currently behind two month payments (June and July).

I am working with a mother that recently had a Spine injury at her job, and has been in the process of going to appointments to get worker's comp approved, as she is off on medical leave without pay due to not being allowed to go back to work. Her job is very physically demanding, but she has used all of her available sick pay. The process of getting worker's comp approved has taken over a month, and could take up to another month or two to get approved. She works part time at Olive Garden making minimum wage, but with appointments and their scheduling, she has not been able to increase her hours too much. Her current rental payment is 2,100 a month, but she is not able to receive assistance because that amount is over the market rent rate for a 3BR in Kent County. Because of the past month without working, she is not going to be able to pay rent for July. We are hoping to get some assistance, with at least half of her rent, to avoid an eviction notice and maintain a good relationship with her landlord. We are hopeful her workers comp will get settled in July and she will have income moving forward.

We are reaching out on behalf of a courageous mother who has been navigating serious mental health challenges, including PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, and major depression. Since 2023, these struggles have intensified.

In April 2023, a lightning strike during a severe storm caused a fire in her duplex. Her landlord’s side was severely damaged, while her basement suffered water damage. The space where her family gathered and her kids did homework was left unusable. While they were physically safe, the trauma of that night has had a lasting impact.

Since then, she’s struggled to feel safe or connected to her home. Despite renting a dumpster, hiring professional help, and following her psychologist’s advice, the clutter and disarray remain overwhelming. She has been trying for two years, but it’s become clear she cannot do this alone.

At the encouragement of her support team at Treetops, she is reaching out again. We’re seeking help with organizing, decluttering, and light cleaning. A shelf or storage support would also make a big difference.

If you or your team can offer hands-on help or resources, your support will mean the world to her and her children

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I just met with this client for the first time today. She has successfully moved home from shelter! She is in a unit that only has one window AC unit. The AC unit was cheap and it is already falling apart. She told me today it cools only room it is in and it does not get to her kid's rooms, which she is concerned about. While she is at work, she is having to send her kids to a friends house to stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion. She is looking for a new or really just a working AC unit she can place in her kids room to help keep them cool.

Thank you!

I just met with my client for the first time today. She has successfully moved home from shelter! However, she has only been able to get 2 full bed frames for her kids. At this time they are sleeping on the floor until she can find a mattress, box spring and bedding for them. My client is working full time but even with her current income, she is only able to pay for necessities. She is working 60 hour weeks to try and make extra income, but with her new expenses she is still working out a new budget which we will be working on together.

She would love to get 2 full mattresses, box springs, and bedding for her children to help with cost. She is open to any used gently used items!

A single mother I am working with has been having significant bed bug issues in her apartment building and is not able to pay for treatment herself. The building has been treated but she needs to get rid of her mattress, as she has recently seen bugs there again and is no longer able to sleep in it. I am hoping to provide her with a new Queen mattress, as she recently broke her leg and is struggling to continue sleeping on the couch due to the discomfort it is causing. She is unable to walk currently and thus unable to work, so she has been struggling to make sure her and her son's needs are cared for. A new mattress would allow her to get rid of her current mattress, as she has it separated and has not seen any sign of bugs in her sons mattress. He has a protective cover over his mattress, so If possible a cover for the new mattress would be greatly appreciated. I have attached a mattress on amazon that could be shipped to her directly, so that no person needs to enter the unit. We are hoping this brings her one step closer to having a comfortable living environment while she recovers from a broken leg. Go To Link

Single mother of 2 under 2 is greatly in need of an AC window unit. She lives in an upstairs unit, and made it through the recent heatwave with just one fan. It has been very hot in her apartment and I am hopeful we could provide an AC unit to ensure her and the kids remain safe and healthy through the summer. She is currently in school online and works very hard to support her children, but does not have income currently to buy an AC unit. If an AC unit is not available, it would be helpful to provide her with a few fans.

Hello, seeking a Walmart gift card for a young single father in the community. This father of four boys is in need of some support with purchasing household items i.e. toilet paper, cleaning products, etc. He works part-time and is working on gaining more clients to increase income. This would be a huge help to the family!

Hello, seeking a gas card for a young family in the community. This single father of four children is in need of gas card assistance to promote transportation for work, appointments, and other essentials. Family prefers Mobil, but is flexible.

We are in need of a large meal to serve 70 youth on MONDAY JUNE 30th and THURSDAY JULY 3rd.

At AYA Youth Collective we serve upwards of 70 youth a day who are experiencing homeless with a hot meal.We are a drop-in and housing resource center for youth 14-24 that are experiencing homelessness and hot meals are vital to our day to day services. Meals can be anything that a 14-24 year old would enjoy - things like pizza, pasta, tacos, chili, chicken/pork sandwiches, etc.

A young family is struggling through intense heat—there’s a two-year-old child and a pregnant mother who stay home all day without relief. With no air conditioning, the sweltering temperatures are becoming dangerous, putting both the toddler and unborn baby at serious risk of heat-related illness. A Midea 12,000 BTU Smart Inverter Air Conditioner with heat and dehumidifier would completely change their lives, providing comfort, safety, and peace of mind. Please consider donating to help give them the simple gift of breathable air and protection during this critical time.

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