This family contains two adults and two children. The family has reached out to the agency for assistance in locating couches/chairs for their living room, as they recently had to get rid of a large amount of belongings due a cockroach and bedbug infestation. One of the parents has ongoing physical health concerns and is hoping to have seating in the living room, so that she does not have to spend a majority of her time in her bedroom whilst receiving medical treatment.

An expecting mother (due April 2021), her partner, and her four year old son are currently homeless, and will be moving into a new home on March 1/2021. They have nothing with them at the shelter that they are currently staying at aside from clothing. The most important needs are beds for everyone and supplies for their new infant. Please see the needs for the specific baby items needed.

Youth on Independent Living with little furniture; such a sad apartment. Currently, he is nestled in blankets on his bedroom floor. We have secured a donated bed and bedding for this youth, as well as a couch and chair. We need help moving these items to him. Updated on February 25, 2021 by an Agency Worker
Please note correction to Social Worker's email: jennifer.fabbro@gov.mb.ca

This family has struggled financially for several years due to inconsistent work history. Mom had health concerns that needed to be taken care of and had lost a job due to this. She lost her husband several years ago and is the mom to 4 children. Two of them are in care under a VPA. The 19 year old cares for her 13 year old sister. This family has endured a lot of trauma in the past 5 years. Their home was shot up 2 years ago, among the financial struggles and being behind in utilities and rent. The Mom has been unable to get EIA due to the death benefits she receives from her late husband. She recently got a job in the cleaning business however does not have the funds to purchase what she needs to get this started for her. She is requesting assistance in start up items of cleaning supplies.

One year old boy is at a place of safety right now with his maternal grandmother and her partner. The family is in need of a three wheel stroller so they can take the child out.