Reynoldsburg Nazarene Church

A dedicated and resilient 76-year-old great-grandfather and his equally devoted wife—great-grandparents to a 10-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy—are in urgent need of partial rental assistance for the month of July. This loving caregiver has already contributed $500 toward rent but is facing a remaining shortfall of $800. The financial hardship stems from the great-grandfather’s ongoing medical challenges, including congestive heart failure. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he has been required to travel to Cleveland, Ohio, for specialized care. These necessary trips have brought additional out-of-pocket costs for travel, lodging, and medical-related expenses that Medicare does not fully cover. Currently, the couple relies solely on their Social Security income to support themselves and the two young children in their care. The OhioKAN Navigator is actively assisting the family in applying for financial supports, including Child Only–Ohio Works First and the Kinship Permanency Incentive Program, which could help bring some long-term stability. In the meantime, any assistance toward this month's rent would be deeply appreciated and could make a critical difference in helping this family avoid eviction during an already difficult time.

A devoted and loving grandmother—now the legal custodian of her two granddaughters, ages 9 and 5—is in need of support to help provide clothing for the children. As she adjusts to her new role as their full-time caregiver, she is doing everything she can to ensure they are safe, stable, and well cared for. However, the added financial responsibilities have made it difficult to keep up with basic needs—especially clothing, which the girls have recently outgrown.

The caregiver is currently employed and actively working with her OhioKAN Navigator to access available resources. She has submitted applications for benefits, including the Child Only–Ohio Works First program and the Kinship Permanency Incentive Program, which may help ease some of the financial burden in time. However, immediate assistance with clothing or clothing gift cards would be a tremendous help as she works to meet her granddaughters’ everyday needs.

The family would be truly grateful for any support received. Thank you for your kindness and for helping provide comfort and stability to this grandmother and her two young granddaughters.

A devoted and loving grandmother—now the legal custodian of her two granddaughters, ages 9 and 5—is in need of support covering an unexpected dental expense. She recently chipped a tooth while eating, and after visiting the dentist, she was informed that she needs a partial and a root canal. The estimated out-of-pocket cost for the procedure is approximately $1,000.

Although the caregiver is employed, her dental insurance covers only a small portion of the needed work. On top of that, she has just secured legal custody of her granddaughters and is in the process of applying for Medicaid. However, if she is found over the income limit, she will need to add the children to her employer-medical plan, significantly reducing her take-home pay.

She is actively working with her OhioKAN Navigator to explore available community resources for financial assistance. While some benefits applications have been submitted—including the Child Only–Ohio Works First program and the Kinship Permanency Incentive Program—these programs may take time and may not fully cover the current need.

The family would be deeply grateful for any support offered. The caregiver is happy to provide contact information for the dental clinic if this request is accepted. Thank you for your generosity and for helping support this dedicated caregiver and her grandchildren.

Due to illness, the child's mother was unable to work and fell behind on her rent. She needs $400 to complete her rent for this month.

Toddler is in need of a bed with side rails. Would be great to receive a Toddler bed frame and mattress but we need side rails for safety. If you could help out, it would be greatly appreciated.