Gateway Church - North

A young mom is being reunified with her child and is asking for a monthly bus pass to attend her and her child's medical appointments. The mom receives EIA and is unable to pay for taxi's or a bus pass for herself.

I am working with a single mom to a twenty three-month-old girl. The mom is a first-time parent and is struggling to provide beyond the bare necessities. She is on social assistance and has a limited healthy support network. The mom is requesting a stroller wagon which will allow her to take her daughter out in the community safely. The mom is also requesting 2T summer clothes for her growing toddler. She is a loving and caring parent and wants to provide a stable home for her daughter and having these items will help her reach her goal.

A 17 year old youth is graduating next month and he is in need of graduation shoes. This youth resides with his grandparents in their 70's who are on a very fixed income. The family used their whole tax return to buy the youth a tuxedo, but did not have enough to purchase shoes. The grandparents are the youths guardian and they do not have any other familial supports at this time to assist in making the youth's graduation special. The youth needs size 13 Wide shoes.

A single mom of two children (girl, 12 and boy, 11) who were reunified (plus a third child, 8 year old boy) currently in the process of being reunified) are in need of an electric dryer. This mom has worked very hard to have her children returned to her care. She recently moved into a town house in order to have space for her and her children. The previous tenants left a dryer, but it broke last week. The landlord is not responsible to provide one. Two of the children have significant challenges so leaving the children and doing laundry offsite is very difficult for her. Further, where they live and lack of an access to a vehicle, doing laundry at a laundromat is very difficult. It would be a tremendous gift for this mom to be able to dry the laundry on-site. With laundry and bedding for four individuals, there is a lot to do every week. She is on a limited income and could not afford to purchase even a used one. Please note; worker has details with regards to accessing the home/basement. Doorway is approx. 27" wide, which may impact size of dryer needed.

A single mother with 3 children (16, 10, and 1) has been attending a program with her infant for several months after leaving a situation of domestic violence. She is unable to work while she is attending her program and is struggling to afford a new car seat and stroller for her growing infant. By providing her with these items, she is able to focus on obtaining stable housing for herself and her three children. Additionally, she will be able to attend ongoing programming to support herself and the children by providing safe means of transportation. A 3-in-1 convertible seat would be preferred, but she would be gratetful for anything suitable (girl currently weights 25 pounds). Thank you.

Updated on May 09, 2025 by an Agency Worker
The agency worker was able to secure a car seat for this family, so all that is needed is the stroller! - Shannon S.