Harborside Christian Church

The caregiver currently has placement of and is caring for one non-relative child in the dependency system. The caregiver is grappling with the grieving process after losing her husband very recently. The caregiver has not been able to work and is trying to move to a community that supports foster and kinship families. When the request is met, the caregiver will be able to submit her application and start the process of moving. The caregiver and child will have much more support in this community as well as have access to activities and necessary resources.

The caregiver currently has placement of her grandson. Due to the removal of the child, the caregiver relocated from Maryland to Tampa immediately and did not have time to make arrangements. Her move has been stressful and extremely expensive. The caregiver is in need of assistance with the bill for the moving company. The cost of the move is $189 per hour, and the caregiver is expecting it to take approximately 3 hours totaling $567. When the request is met, the caregiver and child will be able to smoothly transition into their new apartment without significant financial strain.

4. Description of Request: Mother is the sole caretaker for both of her children. Mom has a stable job and is working towards getting a second job currently. Mom is currently struggling with rent. Mom was able to pay May’s rent but is behind on June rent. If the family could receive half of their rent payment, $850, it would ensure that mom could get on track for July rent and they would be able to stay in their current home and allow mom to give the children a stable home environment.

Single mother of two, the mother is an immigrant to the United States and is seeking resources following a recent incident that impacted her and her children. She is currently residing with her sister in Pasco County and is actively seeking a safer and more stable living environment for herself and her children. Mother is working with an immigration attorney; however, the associated legal costs are becoming burdensome, and she is in need of additional support and guidance. Due to her current financial hardship and limited access to income, she is expressing a need for grocery assistance to help feed her children. This help would bring immense relief and allow her to focus on finding long-term stability for her family.

Single mother with a young child, is currently in need of continued hotel accommodation support. Due to limited space in her family’s homes and unstable housing circumstances, Ms. Thompson and her five-year-old child have been relying on temporary hotel stays. She is actively working to secure permanent housing; however, her efforts are challenged by fluctuating income and recent health issues that have impacted her ability to work consistently. Providing ongoing hotel assistance will offer mother and her child a safe and stable environment during this transitional period while she works toward securing long-term housing.

This Mother is a victim of recent Domestic Violence (DV) and is living in a DV shelter with her two young children. She is in need of transportation to take her son to daycare in Spring Hill and needs a purple line bus pass that will allow her to go from Pasco County to Hernando county. The bus pass is $30. Mother also has a car that does not currently work and needs a new transmission and engine so if there is anyone who either has a car or knows a mechanic who could take a look at her car that would be greatly beneficial to the mother as she is trying to get back on her feet. Anything helps this family. Thank you!!

This caregiver is a mother to five children, all of whom are under the age of 5. Three of the children have developmental delays, and it is difficult for the entire family to go on outings as three of the children struggle with sensory needs that lead to elopement. The children have no sense of danger, and having this stroller wagon would provide the caregivers a sense of peace of mind when they go out into the community as a family.

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Single mother of three is currently facing financial hardship. She is the sole provider for her children, while she works hard, her current income is not enough to cover basic needs. At this time mother is requesting assistance with groceries and her light bill. The rising cost of living has made it increasingly difficult to keep food on the table and ensure the home remains safe and functional. Any support whether through food, financial help, or resources would make a tremendous difference in their lives. Her priority is ensuring that her children have access to nutritious food and a safe, stable home, but she is currently unable to meet those needs on her own. She is committed to improving their situation and actively seeking additional opportunities for income and stability. This help would bring immense relief and allow her to focus on finding long-term stability for her family. Thank you for considering this sweet family.

A single mother of four children (ages 8, 9, 12, and 15) is in need of clothing for her children. She recently started a new job but has not yet received her first paycheck. Two of the children receive Social Security benefits, which helps, but the family is still experiencing a temporary gap in income. Clothing assistance during this time would ensure the children are comfortable, confident, and well-prepared as the family works toward greater stability.

Single mother of six children (ages 2, 5, 8, 11, 15, and 16) is in need of clothing for the family and a bus pass to assist with transportation. The family lost their vehicle due to damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, making it difficult for the mother to get to and from work and manage day-to-day responsibilities. She is currently employed as a teacher and is actively seeking a position that will better support her family. These resources would provide critical support as she works to provide stability and opportunity for her children.

A devoted single mother is caring for her two sons—her 3-year-old son who has autism and her 17-year-old son who is living with a disability. The demands of caregiving for both children, especially without outside help, have left her emotionally and financially overwhelmed. Recently, due to behavioral challenges, the older son damaged the baby gates that were used to keep the toddler safe.

These gates are essential to protecting the younger child, who is curious and on the move, from accessing areas of the home that could be dangerous for him. Mom is unable to work because her full-time role is providing care and supervision for both children, particularly given the specialized attention they each require.

We are kindly requesting two standard-size baby gates. Providing these would offer the family much-needed peace of mind and help ensure a safer, more secure environment for their youngest child.

This young mother needs water bill assistance in the amount of 316.00 dollars. This young mother is a DV survivor and just wants to be safe in her own home. She is the mother of a two-year-old little boy. She recently started a new job and has been struggling to make ends meet. If this assistance is granted, she will be able to budget and pay her water bill going forward.