Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

A single father of two is in need of a birth certificate (cost $25 at local Health Dept.) for him to obtain a state ID so he can apply for employment and other community services and food pantries. He also is in need of a electric stove, due to his stove only having 1 burner that works, and the oven no longer works. This will help with the family to prepare meals to ensure the kids are fed well. The children are in need of clothing and shoes. 5-year-old boy wears a 5t or size xs/5. His shoe size is 10c. Then a 3-year-old, size 4t clothing and shoes 9c. This support for the family will help maintain the household and ensure the children's basic needs are met.

Updated on April 24, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Both children are boys

Haitian family has secured new apartment but lacks furniture! She is more than happy to receive used items!

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.

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.

​I​ am pleased to connect you with a ​mother and 2 children. Just this year, the family ​was on the Shelter waiting list, ​sold a car to buy a camper to live in, and​ then has been paying to stay at the Drake Mote​l. The mother left a domestic violence situation in Huber Heights. She came to Springfield to seek ​safety and new opportunities for her and the children. When she arrived in Springfield​, we paid for her and the children to stay at a hotel. ​This mother has gained steady employment, and she is getting everything back on track after a connection with Service Coordination. Her car broke down not too long ago and she was not able to work for a little while, but she is back on track now with a "new to her" car.

I believe above all the connection​s to service​s has helped this mother get back on her feet. The mother has had to jump through many hoops due to her past criminal activity and working through recover​y. But she has now found housing, and has already moved in. In order to not stress her financial situation, she has reluctantly asked for help in getting items for her new home.

​I​ am hopeful that keeping this housing and having stability ​will change things for her ​and her children. She ​is the poster parent of how to get yourself out of a bad situation and change things for your future! I admire her, and when you meet her you will understand how hard it was to turn things around. But she did it!

A young man's sister was shot last Feburary. Her bed was destroyed and he gave his bed to his sister so she is able to sleep better. He is now in need of a bed, mattress and frame. He currently shares a bed with his brother. This has affected his attendance because he is restless and tired. A bed would help him get a better night sleep and be well rested for school.

This mother is in need of clothing items for her new job including black work pants and black non slip shoes. This employment will be a stepping stone for this mother to reunify with her daughter by giving the family financial stability. This particular job does not provide the requested items for the workers. The mother is in a size 16 pant and 9.5 size shoe.

A mother of an infant and preschooler is struggling to consistently wash clothing for her children due to not owning a washer and dryer and not being able to afford washing at a laundromat on a regular basis. The mother needs help securing a portable washer and dryer and cannot afford to purchase one. Owning a portable washer a dryer will allow the mother to clean clothes on a regular basis and keep the children healthy and thriving.

Two of our students have moved into a grandparent's home, and the family is requesting two twin beds so that the children have a place to sleep.

I’m reaching out on behalf of a local single mother who is facing a particularly challenging time. After losing her husband five years ago, she has been raising three high school-aged sons on her own, one of whom has severe autism and requires in-home tutoring due to behavioral needs.

The family has just been informed they must leave the home they've lived in for 15 years. Thankfully, the mother has found a new place, but the transition is overwhelming—emotionally and financially.

One of the most urgent needs is their van, which is currently in disrepair. It is in need of a leak inspection, new belts, and a Tie Rod replacement. This vehicle is crucial, not just for daily errands and appointments, but because it’s the only form of transportation her autistic son is comfortable with due to its familiarity. She has a repair quote but cannot cover both the cost of fixing the van, the new home deposit, and beds for her and her son. They are currently sleeping on moldy mattresses from a flood that happened in their current home. That may need to be a separate request.

We are humbly asking for your support—whether through direct assistance, referrals, or shared prayers—to help this devoted mother keep her family stable during this time of change. Thank you for everything that you do to help our students!

Springfield City Schools are starting the testing process and is in need of a Portuguese and Ukraine interpreter. The interpreter would need to read the test questions to the students in a small group setting (2-3 students) and translate the students answer into the test. There will be an administrator near by if they have questions. If you have someone in your church that speaks either language, is willing to help or have any questions, please contact Lydia at ******@email.com or(###) ###-####. Anyone willing to help could possible receive compensation.

Portuguese interpreter would need to be at Simon Kenton on April 16th and 23rd from 8:30 - 3:00

The Ukraine interpreter would need to be at Warder Park on April 22nd and 23rd from 8:30 - 3:00