Gateway Church - North

3 children were reunified with their mother last year. This mother had most supplies for her children, but has been experiencing difficulty finding dressers for her children's clothing. This family has moved around multiple times in the past and has now found a stable home where they are excited to make their own. This family is requesting 2 dressers for the 4 children in the home, and mother to share. They would appreciate more dressers if possible, and would appreciate bins or even closet organizers if needed, anything to assist in continuing to establish a safe and secure home environment. Currently the children have piles of clothing in their rooms, and this has become a stressor for the family as well. The children have less space in their rooms, and it creates more laundry for their mother as the children are young and throw their clothing around the room when they are looking for clothing to wear.

A mother is struggling to pay for Goodnites (night time underwear/diaper) for her 5 year old daughter who is not yet ready to be potty trained. The child was previously connected with Children's Disability Services who paid for the diapers but since closed the file as the child's IQ is higher than their cutoff. The mother is on EIA and struggles to pay for the amount of Goodnites needed. The child requires Goodnites Underwear Night Girl in either s/m or L (43 - 68 lbs) as child is in between sizes.

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.

I'm requesting consideration for bus passes for the next two months for a client of mine. This mother is currently working towards reunification with her child. However, we have come across a barrier that this mother is facing. As part of her treatment plan and reunification, she has to attend several appointments (doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, etc.). She is struggling to get onto EIA disability. In order to get to these appointments, she needs transportation. The agency is no longer able to support her with bus passes, and the amount that was allotted is insufficient for her to meet all her appointments. Therefore, I am asking for help for this mother for the next two months, with the hopes that her EIA benefits will have kicked in, and can help her with the cost of bus passes. Thank you!

A single mom has been working hard the last 2 years with programming and was recently reunified with her (almost) 3 year old daughter. Mom will be moving on April 1st from outside of the city into her own home with her daughter to start a new life. Mom has no financial supports and very limited resources, so is starting from scratch. She recently found a bed and couch for herself, and would greatly appreciate a few items to make her house a home for the two of them. She is requesting a toddler bed, dresser, a kitchen table with 2 chairs, and a coffee table. Note that besides the move date, the writer of this request will be away March 21- April 1st, so responders can please contact WCFS Agency Rep Debbie Smith for any questions.

Updated on April 02, 2025 by an Agency Worker
April 2: UPDATE: Mom has secured a kitchen table and chairs, so please remove from the request :-) April 11 update: if unable to find a toddler bed, a twin bed would be just as appreciated. Thank you!