Sacred Heart of Jesus

Hello Care portal team, one of our amazing case workers is requesting your support. We are currently working with an aunt who open her home to her nephew to avoid him going into foster care. Although he is in a safe environment, we are seeking your support with an air mattress and pillows for the teen. The items can get sent to my office, or funds can be donated for this request. I appreciate you reading this and I look forward to hearing from you to make an impact in the life of this young teen. Thank you and God bless you all!

A young man just entered care as a 17 year old. He is looking for a job but does not have a car. After entering care he was able to get his drivers license but needs to get a job to save for a car. This scooter would help him get to interviews and to his job without relying on his kinship home.

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Mother of 3 children is dealing with some mental health problems and the father is being kicked out of the home. He is trying to keep kids and stay with sister. He is asking for help in providing groceries for the home/kids.

He is asking for a $250 grocery gift card.

Mother of 3 children is dealing with some mental health problems and the father is being kicked out of the home. He is trying to keep kids and stay with sister. He is asking for help in providing groceries for the home/kids.

He is asking for a $250 grocery gift card.

A sibling set of 11, 13, and 15-years-old have recently come into care and are in need of beds!

The 13 and 15-year-old boys will be sharing a room and are looking for two twin size beds and mattresses. The 11-year-old girl has a room of her own and is looking for a twin- or full-size bed and mattress. As of right now the children are sleeping on inflatable mattresses.

We are looking for:

• 2 twin sized beds and mattresses
• 1 full sized bed and mattress

In an effort to make her home more comfortable for a child, placement for a 16-year-old girl bought two air purifiers to help with the child's pet allergies. Placement would like to be reimbursed for the purchase.

Hello I am reaching out to request a 5 point car seat for a family that is in need of this item urgently. This placement is absolutely perfect for the children and provide a stable and loving home. The only thing that is really missing is proper car seat so that the child can be safely transported while they stay there. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

Mother just gave birth to her 2nd baby been out of work, She has been sent termination notice on gas bill that is all that is left unpaid, and she is needing all the assistance she can get for her gas bill.

There is a 4 year-old-boy with developmental delays in need of hard-sole shoes to practice walking with. Parents have a limited income and are unable to purchase the shoes themselves at this time. This would greatly improve the child's quality of life and assist with reaching his mobility goals. Mother is asking for children's size 6 shoes. Thank you for your consideration of helping this family!

Youth is having surgery soon, he has a cist on his backside and he will down for 6 to 8 weeks. He would like to take two summer classes to get a jump start on next year and these classes will prepare him for honors history next year and give him something to do during the summer when he is recovering from surgery. The classes cost $180 a piece and need to be paid by 3pm tomorrow for him to take the classes. They can be paid by phone but the relative placement needs assistance in paying for these classes. If funds are not received by 3pm tomorrow he cannot take the classes.

Hello SHOJ Foster Care Ministry Members,

We are looking at doing something small to support the family we have been bringing meals to this fall. They are fostering 4 kiddos. In talking to foster Mom, she said they are pretty set on clothing, but are in need of some winter boots for three of the kids.

Alex- Size 3

Jennifer- Size 4 1/2

Annet- Size 8 1/2

Graece is set.

These boots do not have to be new, just in good condition, so if you have some laying around we would love them! : )

Also, when we asked about doing something for Christmas, they said they were hoping to do a larger family gift, so I offered to take up a collection for that. If you feel called to donate, you can either Venmo me (@Kylie-gaustad), or bring cash/check to the Parish office labeled for Foster Care and my name this week. Thank you!!

A family connected to a SHOJ Parish family is in desperate need of assistance for rent. They have received a three day eviction notice. The family has four young children, ages 10, 8, 5, and 23 months. Any amount of money we can provide to help preserve this family's safe living conditions would be greatly appreciated! Please respond with the amount you may be able to contribute, and we will help arrange getting the aid to them.