First Baptist Church of the Islands

Please help us support this 19 year old mother and her 7 month old son on their path to self-sufficiency. She relied on the kindness of friends and family for shelter and can no longer do so due to safety concerns. She has applied for career training and is highly motivated to train for jobs in order to provide for herself and her son. She is in need of prepaid gas cards so she can travel to job training, interviews, and agencies to help her find housing. She has shown tremendous courage and determination so far and we would love to bless her! Please also keep her and her little boy in your prayers for their safety and wellbeing.

The child has recently been returned to her mother from a kinship placement. The mother is currently pregnant and in need of support to provide clothing and school uniforms for her daughter. The child is a female and wears the following sizes:

Shoes: Size 1

Shirts: Size 7/8

Pants: Size 7/8

Any assistance with clothing and school uniform needs would be greatly appreciated.

Grandparents have taken over care for 3 children after the mother was arrested and are in need of immediate support. Female age 10 wear 14/16 clothes and size 4 shoes. Male age 10 wears a size 10 in clothes and a size 2 shoe. Female age 5 wears a size 4/5 in clothes and a size 11 toddler in shoes.

It’s Sneaker Ball season! 🎉 One of our youth in care has a big night coming up soon (next week!) and is hoping for a pair of sneakers to match her dress. She’s asked for a size 7 in black/silver metallic. Go To Link Thank you for helping make her night extra special! ✨👟

Help Two Kids Gear Up for Summer! ☀️🛍 Two children living with relatives need summer clothes, and making sure everything fits means a shopping trip is the best option. Their caregivers are ready to take them—but they could use a little financial help.

A Target gift card would go a long way in making sure these kids get exactly what they need for the season.

Let’s help them start summer strong! 💛

Brightside Advocacy is seeking support to outfit three dedicated workstations in our new office space for the Brighter Futures program, which serves older youth transitioning out of foster care. Specifically, we are requesting two desktop computers and one laptop to support workforce development, GED preparation, and essential life skills training.

Since moving to a larger office, we’ve been able to create three cubicles specifically for our youth participants. Each week, 3–5 young people use this space to study for the GED, build resumes, apply for jobs, schedule healthcare appointments, and learn to navigate adult responsibilities. However, we currently lack the equipment needed to fully utilize these stations.

Providing computers for these workspaces would greatly enhance our ability to deliver consistent, individualized support. Access to reliable technology is critical for our youth to build independence and achieve stability as they prepare to exit care.

We will happily accept gently used computers, but they need to be able to access the wifi.

Mother of 4 children are in need of additional clothing, more specifically school uniform clothing to finish out the school year. The children's ages are 7,8,10, and 11 years old.

Girl: Red polo, khaki or black pants: size 6/7 Boy: Blue polo, Khaki pants: size 12 Boy: Red polo, khaki or black pants: size 10/12 Boy: Red polo, khaki or black pants: size 12/14

Hello! Recently, a child was placed in foster care. His foster parent is currently struggling to obtain him a dresser for his bedroom. We would be extremely appreciative if you could help. The dresser would need to be delivered to the home if possible. Thank you for your kindness and assistance!

This client is mom to three children, her youngest being 6 months old. Her husband, who is the breadwinner for their family, is battling a health condition that has resulted in multiple hospitalizations and he is temporarily unable to work. Our client came in seeking items to care for her baby and referrals to help her find a job and childcare so she can work to support her family while her husband recovers. She will not be able to make her rent payment, due April 1st, or purchase food because they suddenly have no income due to her husband's illness. Any support you can give to help this family overcome this time of crisis will be greatly appreciated! For information on how to assist with their rent payment, please call our office at(###) ###-####.