First Baptist Church Platte City

We are requesting a motel night for 2 more nights. The mother and small child are waiting on an opening at a shelter or for the alleged perp to be moved from the shared residence. We thought this would happen today, but it is not going to move as fast as we wanted. Shelters have been contacted and waiting on an opening or approval. The mother and child could use a gas card and some food either taken to them or by way of gift card to price chopper or hyvee.

Family is getting evicted from home and need a place to stay until their new home gets inspected. Family can stay at mosque but need a place to store big items. Family either needs money for storage or someone willing to store their big items.

A biological dad is at risk of being evicted from his home. He does not currently have transportation to get to and from work. This is causing for his Uber expenses to take over his extra funds. His apartment complex told him he has until Monday to get his rent caught up or he will be evicted. Getting this need met will help him keep his home for him and his children.

Family of 4 is currently in need of assistance with their electric bill. Family has fallen behind on bills the last few months due to unforeseen circumstances. Legal issues have impacted the whole family unit but specifically the parents' attendance at work which has impacted their normal income over the last few months. Parents are actively trying to get caught up on bills and one parent is working two jobs. Per parent, the total behind amount is $2129 and needing they are needing $1843.15 to restore service. Parent has reached out St. Vincent De Paul and they’re unable to help until account is under $400. One parent will get paid later next week and will have funds to contribute to the bill but any additional aid to offset some of the bill is greatly appreciated. A Hillcrest Helping Hands referral will be made as well.

Family with six children is struggling financially, specifically with their city utility bill. They are behind, and have not been able to catch back up. They are requesting funds to cover the cost of this bill, which will get them caught up.

On July 31, 2025 there will be a Back to School Fair at Platte County Health Department. Our goal is to provide low-income students and families of Platte County an equal and safe opportunity for school readiness by enriching physical, mental, and social well-being.
In 2024, 885 children were provided with backpacks, hygiene packets, eye screenings, dental screenings, sports physicals, vaccines, and access to community resources.
Unfortunalety, our partner who has supplied hygiene kits previously is no longer able to fill the need. Our goal is still to be able to provide hygiene kits. Our ask is for 50 bottles of 12-16 ounce bottles of shampoo.

A single mother caring for her five children is working diligently to maintain a stable and organized home. With so many moving parts in a large household, she's seeking help in creating a clear and consistent daily routine. We are requesting a whiteboard and chore chart supplies to help her implement a visual system for household responsibilities.

This simple yet effective tool will empower the family to work together, ease the mother’s daily workload, and encourage the children to take active roles in the upkeep of their home. Supporting this request will provide structure and stability that can strengthen the family’s placement and help them thrive in their current living environment.

Need:

• Whiteboard (36x24 size preferred)
• Chore chart materials (dry-erase markers, magnets, adhesive charts, or printable templates)
• Optional: mounting hardware or easel

Delivery Info: We can coordinate drop-off or pick-up as needed. Your support in providing this resource can make a lasting difference in this family’s daily life.

Thank you for your heart to serve and help families stay strong and united!