Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church

One of our foster parents who cares for traumatized children in her home. Lately she has had many children placed in her care with challenging behaviors, to the point that it was unsafe for the child themselves as well as the others in the home. A particular youth in the home has destroyed the home and been physically aggressive. This has been a bit traumatizing for the provider, and the provider has had to pay a large amount of out-of-pocket expenses to repair the home to continue to accommodate other children in need. Foster Mom has provided a safe place for many children in the system and advocated for and met their needs, as well as shown them unconditional love which they have never had from a caregiver. We would like for her to continue to be able to do this good work and helping so many hurting children in need. This donation will help her to clean her home to provide that loving care for children that come into care by ensuring a habitable living environment for them.

A grandmother is caring for her two grandchildren ages 8 and 9 by herself. The kid's mom has been in and out of their lives. Grandma has been doing all she can to provide for the kids. She is in need of help paying for after school care as well as the school summer camp program for the kids. The total cost of the summer program is $4,794 for both children which is a large financial burden for her. Any amount towards this cost would be a tremendous help!

A young single mother of three is expecting her fourth child in October. She is currently fleeing a domestically violent relationship with the father of her child. He is not willing to help her financially or emotionally. This mama greatly desires to be working towards self-sufficiency, and she is accessing many resources, including case management in order to create a safer environment for her family. Having this larger cost item covered would allow her already sparse income to go towards essentials like rent, gas and groceries and ensure that she doesn't have to make a decision between any of those things. We ask for new items. Thank you in advance for showing this sweet family they are seen and loved and have a Father in heaven who provides!

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Hoping to help a kinship placement with a bed for a toddler. This is to preserve a kinship placement for a 3yo with grandmother. Below is a link to a mattress that could be purchased if a gift card is provided. Thank you in advance!!

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A father is trying to get to his supervised parenting time with his son, but has a disability that prevents him from working and has no transportation. The public transit system isn't an option. It would be great to get assistance with uber/lyft cards so father and son can see each other 2x a week.

Our client, a child traveled to Colorado from Mexico alone. The child was arrested and is currently being held in detention. The detention facility is unable to call internationally. The child has been unable to communicate with his family since his arrest in February. We'd like for him to be able to communicate with his family, but he needs an international calling card to do so.

Mom recently gave birth and also has a 3 year old with severe autism and a 1 year old. The family had experienced recent homelessness but does have a place to live currently. Mom would like a safe place to put down and soothe her baby for when she is attending to the other 2 children. To achieve this she'd really like to have a baby swing.

Mother has recently moved to Colorado, leaving behind her home in New York, basically starting over from scratch. She is two months post partum after having an emergency c-section and is riding the bus to get her newborn son back and forth to doctor visits. She is currently carrying her son around on the bus and to appointments in an infant car seat, which is heavy and difficult to get around. A baby carrier would be much easier for this new mother to navigate and easier on her body for post partum care.

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Everyone deserves access to the essentials that help them feel clean, confident, and cared for, but many people in our community are struggling to afford basic hygiene items. Your support can make a huge difference.

We are collecting donations of basic hygiene items to provide to individuals and families in need. With your help, we can ensure that no one goes without the essentials that promote health and dignity.

💖 How you can help:

Donate hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, sanitary products, and more. Donations can be sent to Arapahoe County Human Services C/O Sarah Little, 14980 E Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012.

Share our campaign with friends and family to help spread the word and gather more support.

Your donation, no matter how small, can help restore a sense of dignity and well-being to someone in need. Thank you for your compassion and support in providing individuals with the tools they need to feel fresh, clean and cared for.

Grandma, who recently underwent surgery, lovingly stepped in to care for her 2 month old infant grandson during an incredibly difficult time for their family. As she heals and adjusts to this unexpected role, a supportive rocking chair will help her comfortably hold and feed him, while a crib, mattress, and sheets will provide the safe, nurturing space he needs to sleep and grow. Your gift would bring comfort, stability, and peace of mind to a family doing their best to build a new beginning together.

Rocking Chair with foot stool Crib, crib mattress, and crib sheets - boy

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This family has 8 children with most of them on the spectrum. Unfortunately dad has health concerns that really limit his mobility. At this time the family is really having a rough time with some of the children regressing. This has affected the amount of income they're bringing and putting a strain on both parents. They are really in need of basic hygiene like shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc. All the children are in need of clothing as well. Especially socks and underwear. A gift card to Walmart or Target to purchase these items or the actual items would be greatly appreciated!

Single mom is asking for assistance with rent bill. This rent and utility assistance will help foster stable housing, hence relieving stress off both the youth and mom, decreasing the likelihood of them being without a home. I am working with the family to connect them with community resources like LEAP and TRUA but that process takes time. She states that she needs $300 to complete the house payment. Any help is greatly appreciated!