Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

I am currently working with a family to preserve a kinship placement. Aunt is caring for three nieces and placement occurred abruptly. Aunt was supposed to start new employment, but due to the need for care was put on hold which has resulted in a financial burden. The children have doctor appointments and summer activities that require transportation. Aunt needs assistance with purchase of gas to provide needed transportation.

Mother is a single mom of three boys. Mom works full time. Due to the mental health and behavioral needs of one of her sons, she was let go from her previous place of employment. Mom has recently obtained a new job and is engaging in services to help support herself and her children. Mom is in need of financial help to pay next month's rent to get back on track with her finances and to sustain the family's home. This assistance will help prevent another barrier to the family.

This is a family of 4. Mother is single and has a single income to meet the needs of the children. SW went out to the home to complete a walkthrough and found missing pieces of drywall in the children's rooms. One of the rooms has an outlet that is exposed with insulation that is a safety concern. Mother is need of assistance for repairs to the drywall and is not aware of how to fix this on her own and cannot afford to hire someone to help.

Single mother of three children. Mother lives in a trailer that she recently purchased. Mother works full time as a nurse aide at a nursing home. Mother needs assistance with the purchase and installation of a water heater. Currently the family is going to the neighbors home to take hot showers, boiling water on the stove to do dishes, and going to the neighbors to wash some of their clothing.

I am currently working with a teenage girl who was removed from her home and placed with her cousin. The child is in need of a queen bed and a mattress. She is currently sleeping on an air mattress.

This family is in need of a washer, dryer, twin size mattress, and full/queen mattress, and bed frame. The mother does not have a bed at this time due to the fact that they just moved from temporary housing to father's old home with nothing in it. Mom is a recovering addict that is now sober and trying to better her and her children's lives.

Updated on May 27, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Family still in need of washer, full bed frame and full mattress.

We have a larger family in need of help with their transportation. DJFS is helping with housing at this time. According to the caseworker they have a 2003 Honda Odyssey van in need of 2 front wheel bearings and a fuel filter. Several shops were called for pricing. It sounds like it could cost around 1400.00 as long as they don't run into any other issues.

A mother of three children in need of assistance with utilities with Electric and Gas. The mother states that the lease is in her name, however, the utilities are not. Unfortunately, the utilities are in the name of a person who recently moved out of the home. Utilities will be shut off the beginning of June. Mother reported that she just recently started her job this week. Any assistance that you may be able to give this family would be greatly appreciated.

Updated on June 04, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Client is asking if possible some one can assist with $280 so that electric will not be shut off tomorrow.

A child was sleeping on the couch while the agency was attempting to provide a bed for the child. While the child was sleeping on the couch, the child wet the bed/couch several times. The family is requesting a new couch since the child now has a bed and the couch has a urine smell that the family cannot get out of the couch.

Our Care Coordinator presented this request after meeting with her client. She stated that this single mom of 4 is need of a crib for her baby girl who is 2 months old. She is not working currently, but is trying to find a job and maintain. Her daughter is growing out of basinett and stated that this was a major need for her. (Crib and matress)

Father of 2 young boys ages 5 and 4. Mom has been incarcerated and will be released from halfway house in June. Agency became involved due to dirty home, and dad tested positive for Meth. Dad has begun intensive outpatient treatment and is doing very well. He has had all negative drug screens and participates in group and individual counseling. This is an in-home safety plan with a caregiver. Dad is in the home. Dad and caregiver are working very hard on getting the home clean. Agency provided beds for both boys. They have a stove but only one burner works and the oven only broils-it does not bake. A working stove would be very helpful for cooking for the family. This does not have to be a brand new stove. A used stove in good condition would be fine.

Mom who was using substances has been working to maintain sobriety. She went into inpatient treatment and completed programming there. She has now returned to Springfield. She began by living with a cousin. She had her youngest child with her (2-year-old son). Since returning she is doing intensive outpatient treatment. She obtained employment at the hospital, and is working toward self-sufficiency. Her ex-husband had their 3 daughters but she is now able to have them home with her. She had to pay a deposit and 1st month's rent. She needs an electric stove, refrigerator, and sofa. They do not have to be new, she is fine with used. She has borrowed a tiny fridge and has a crock pot and 2 burner cook top. A stove, fridge, and sofa would be very helpful for her to begin her new life with her children. AGAIN- These can be used appliances and sofa. Thank you!

Updated on June 02, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Only a Stove is needed at this time. Refrigerator and Sofa donated.