Joy Community Church

925 State Hwy-K, O Fallon, Missouri 63366
Ministry Leader(s) Jen Cruse
Partner in the Saint Charles County Community

Open Requests

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Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
High Urgency Request
mom of two boys aged 14 and 10 desperately needs help cleaning her home and getting it up to community standards. Mom's house was condemned for being a hazard. She fixed the main concerns, and the house was uncondemned, but she still needs help cleaning the inside and outside of home. She has no cleaning supplies, and no vacuum. The carpet is very dirty with suspected animal urine and dog hair. There is a vacuum at Walmart for $25 that mom could use to clean the carpet.
Location: O Fallon, MO 63368 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $30
1 Responses
Kathy: We can provide the vacuum cleaner and a bucket of cleaning supplies. We can get this to the client, as well.
The Sharing Shed. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Vacuum Cleaner
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
A great aunt has just taken in her niece and nephew temporarily and needs assistance with bedding and clothing for one of the children. The family is looking for a foldable twin bed as space in the home is limited as well as size 10/12 clothes for a girl, as she did not have much when she came to the aunt.
Location: Elsberry, MO 63343 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $335
1 Responses
Barbara: Ramsey Creek Church will take the lead on this need Please provide me with contact information for the aunt. Barbara Colbert
Ramsey Creek Baptist Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Bed Frame (Twin)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
6
Normal Request
Widow dad of 5 kids needs help with home repairs. Dad is employed but it appears he lacks the ability to complete the home repairs due to mental health issues. There are holes in the drywall, issues with cleanliness, doors need repairs, windows need repairs, floors need repair and walls need to be painting due to peeling issues.
Location: Saint Peters, MO 63376 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Home Repairs
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
Married couple that does not have a suitable family support system needs to locate a supervisor/parent aid for the court ordered supervised visitation. The family does not have anyone that can supervise the visits. They have two children that are in care age 2 months and 1 years old. The supervisor/parent aid is responsible for transporting the children to and from the visit. The supervisor/parent aid would monitor the visit and make suggestions regarding parenting skills. We are looking for funding to cover this cost or someone who would be willing to do the weekly supervised visits.
Location: Saint Charles, MO 63304 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Parent aid
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Critical Request
We have a single mother who is caring for her two children ages 10 and 13. Their home has been condemned due the cluttered conditions of the residence. The family would benefit from a haul away dumpster service as they are needing to declutter their home and get rid of a lot of items. If the family is able to clean their home and get rid of unnecessary items, they will be able to return to the residence and prevent the children from being placed in foster care. The mother does not have a working vacuum cleaner and needs ways to deep clean the carpet and surfaces. Any portion of the request would be greatly appreciated.
Location: O Fallon, MO 63368 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $270
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $270 to go!
Vacuum Cleaner
1 out of 1 items still needed
Cleaning Service
$200 out of $200 still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Critical Request
We have a single mother who is caring for her two children ages 10 and 13. Their home has been condemned due the cluttered conditions of the residence. The family would benefit from a haul away dumpster service as they are needing to declutter their home and get rid of a lot of items. If the family is able to clean their home and get rid of unnecessary items, they will be able to return to the residence and prevent the children from being placed in foster care. Based on local estimates, a 20 yard dumpster can be rented for $435 for 4-7 days through All Dump Dumpster. A smaller dumpster for a cheaper cost would still be greatly appreciated as well.
Location: O Fallon, MO 63368 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $435
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $435 to go!
Storage Bin
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
6
Normal Request
Need help.with bed bug issue so 2 year old can stay with his dad while mom gets help for substance use. Fulfilling thos need help help keep him from coming into foster care.
Location: Troy, MO 63379 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1200 to go!
Extermination
$1200 out of $1200 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
High Urgency Request
Children's Division is requesting assistance to obtain a full bed, frame, and comforter set for a 14 year old male in foster care. The teenager male just returned home to his biological mother on 2-23-2023. The family is in need of a twin bed for the teenager to sleep in. This will help the teenage male to have a better quality of life. The teenager will be able to obtain a good night's rest.
Location: Saint Louis, MO 63114 - County: Saint Louis - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $575
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $575 to go!
Full Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bed Frame (Full)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Critical Request
I have a family of three that has been homeless for several weeks and they have found a place to live but need assistance with the down payment. The family is needing $840 for their down payment to be able to get off the streets.
Location: Troy, MO 63379 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $840
1 Responses
Brenda: Journey Church will take the lead on this.
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Needs 1 Need / $740 to go!
Rent Assistance
$740 out of $840 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Help a teenage boy have an outlet to exhaust his overwhelming emotions. Child was recently suspended from school due to behaviors and is now enrolled in a homeschool program. The child has many big emotions and behaviors that he struggles to find an outlet for, but has found a way of coping in basketball. Having a basketball and basketball hoop at the home will help the child have that outlet easily accessible when he begins to feel those big emotions coming on.
Location: Moscow Mills, MO 63362 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $128
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $128 to go!
Basketball Hoop
1 out of 1 items still needed
Basketball
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
Help a child who is quickly becoming mobile have a safe place to explore and grow. Mom recently moved into her own home and is in need of a vacuum to help keep the floor clean so baby can crawl and play without the worry of her putting small objects from the floor in her mouth.
Location: Troy, MO 63379 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $70
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $70 to go!
Vacuum Cleaner
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Critical Request
I am currently working with a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet. She has two children and is working many extra hours to try and pay all her bills to keep the children in the home. She reached out to me recently because she is in fear of her electricity being shut off soon. If there was anyone who would be willing to help her cover a month or two so she could save enough to be back on track, it would be very appreciated!
Location: O Fallon, MO 63368 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
This request is paused
1 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Utility bill assistance
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$200 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
3
Normal Request
A single mom with two children ages 13 and 11 are struggling to pay their electric bill. The past due amount that needs to be paid is $276.23 in order to prevent the electric from being turned off. The total bill is $604.23. Paying the minimum payment will prevent the electric from being turned off and will help the family remain in their home.
Location: Saint Charles, MO 63301 - County: Saint Charles - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $276
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $276 to go!
Ameren Electric bill
$276 out of $276 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
6
Normal Request
Grandmother has temporary guardianship of her 5 grandchildren, and is needing assistance with the fees associated with filing for legal guardianship. Bio mother is non-compliant with Children's Division and guardianship with grandparents is in the best interest of the children. Due to taking on 5 children in addition to her 2 children that still live at home, grandma is having to find new housing that will accommodate all, which is putting the family in a financial hardship. Grandma is needing assistance with funding the guardianship. Children's Division has been in contact with an attorney whom stated the guardianship for all 5 children will be estimated $2000, any help is appreciated by the family.
Location: Troy, MO 63379 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2000
7 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Help with attorney fees for guardianship.
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Bradd: This doesn't help with immediate cash needs, but ParentLink can assist with longer-term supports and challenges. ParentLink provides no-cost assistance to all Missouri families, with kinship care being one of the specialty areas. ParentLink's kinship navigators can help this grandmother identify all of the supports she qualifies for, will help her get connected with these supports, and may even be able to connect her with some pro bono legal advisement. If the grandmother can call the KIN-4-KID line at 833-KIN 4 KID (eight three three - KIN-four-Kid), Kelsey or Mendy will put her in touch with a kinship navigator. Alternately, the Kinship Care team would be glad to reach out to the grandmother if she prefers. The toll free number and information can also be found on the ParentLink website, at https://parentlink.missouri.edu/.
Community Responder. 1 month ago
Brenda: Provide some funds
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Brenda: Journey Church will take the lead
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Brenda: Thank you!
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Brenda: Thank you for your response and information!
Journey Church. 1 month ago
Brenda: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Journey Church, Community Lead Church. 1 month ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Legal Help
$2000 Met in full!
Help Make a Kinship Placement
6
High Urgency Request
Two children, an 11 year old boy and 9 year old boy, came into foster care late Friday evening. The boys had no items but the clothes they were wearing. Numerous foster homes were called but none could be placement due to the 9 year old's Special needs, as he wears pullups and is unable to go to the bathroom by himself due to a birth defect. An uncle has been found that has the space for the boys has been found and he and his fiancé (they also have 2 children) agreed to take the kids in. However, they are in a pretty tight situation financially and need some assistance to get them in their home and fully meet the children's needs. The temporary foster placement can only keep the boys until tomorrow 1/30, so we are hoping to get the boys with the uncle by tomorrow when they get out of school. The family needs help with groceries such a cereal, any canned goods, peanut butter, bread, lunch meat, or any non perishable items. The boys also need clothing, they are roughly the same size. Their sizes are: Boys XL in pants, Men's Medium in shirts, Men's medium in underwear. They needs things like sweat shirts and sweat pants, T-shirts, socks, and underwear. The 9yr old is in need of pull ups and wipes he fits in a Men's Depends in size small. The uncle has recently become unemployed and searching for work, but unfortunately this has put them behind on the past months utility bills, electric bill of $378.03 and gas bill of $260 they need assistance with. Currently there are no foster homes that can take these boys. Assistance with these items will help make this relative foster home placement possible and give these kids a home that meets their needs. Thank you!
Location: Saint Louis, MO 63134 - County: Saint Louis - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2152
7 Responses
Kelly: I would like to provide these items for the boys, I will work with the local CarePortal church to get the items to the family
Community Responder. 1 month ago
Kelly: I am able to provide these items.
Community Responder. 1 month ago
Sherry: We got it.
The Sharing Shed. 1 month ago
Jen: Joy Community Church- can fill the needs for these boys pants.
Joy Community Church. 1 month ago
Jen: Thanks Joy team for helping another family!! ♡Pastor Jen
Joy Community Church. 1 month ago
Jen: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Joy Community Church, Community Lead Church. 1 month ago
Peggi: Jen, tyyuoo
Joy Community Church. 3 weeks ago
Needs 2 Needs / $638 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$378 out of $378 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$260 out of $260 still needed
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Boys XL pants for 9yr old, see description details
5 Item(s) Met in full!
t-Shirts / Hoodies / long sleeve Men's M fits both boys, see description details
10 Item(s) Met in full!
Boys underwear Size Men's M & Socks
10 Item(s) Met in full!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Pillow
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Dresser For a Boy
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Adult Size S Pull-up / disposable Underwear for Boy
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Wipes
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Need
A single mother with a 6 month and 2 year old, this family recently moved in with the grandmother, (who is also caring for another child). or they would have been homeless. When the family moved in they were unaware that the grandmother's house was infested with bedbugs until shortly after staying there her children began getting bites. The mother is the only one working in the home providing for the family so they are unable to pay the large cost to have the home exterminated. If the home was free from bedbugs, the family and children would be able to move freely throughout the home (instead of limiting them to one room) which would enhance the children's development by allowing the infant to be placed on the floor and explore her surroundings. It would allow the older child to explore and participate in activities. It would also allow caseworkers to have in home visits to further assist in parenting skills and allow for observation of parent/child interaction. It would also provide the family to remain in the home where they have lived now for 6 months. It would also help the family not have to look for alternative living space that her children are unfamiliar with. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Location: , MO 63379 - County: Lincoln - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1150
2 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Help with extermination fee
Journey Church. 2 months ago
Brenda: We can take the lead as the connecting church as well.
Journey Church. 2 months ago
Needs 1 Need / $1000 to go!
Funds toward Extermination
$1000 out of $1150 still needed
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Church Stats

Responders
22
Responses
6
Requests met
4
Children served
8
Economic impact
$1,253