New McKendree UMC

An 18 year old boy is currently residing in a domestic violence shelter after leaving a difficult home life where he was being treated poorly. He does not have a support system other than the staff at the shelter who is helping him with life skills and getting on his feet. He is also engaged in services at Community Partnership and plans to participate in their Youthbuild Program. He is also working on securing part-time employment. He was recently placed in a rental assistance program and has been able to secure an apartment. He has nothing for his home. He is in need of a full size bed, bed frame, couch, dresser, etc.

A caring grandmother is fostering her grandson as they are looking for help in order to maintain their foster placement. This family is looking for help in obtaining a fire escape ladder and fire extinguisher. The child’s bedroom is on the second floor and in order to maintain the placement they will need a fire escape ladder and a fire extinguisher of at least five pounds. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

A single mother of two children ages 4 yrs and the other 11 months are in need of help with a large daycare bill. The children's grandmother was the primary childcare until she had a stroke. The children's mother had to use childcare to continue working and wasn't able to get on subsidy in the beginning she is now on subsidy, but has a back bill of $1430.00. She is a steadily employed and needs help getting caught up to continue to be able to put her children in the daycare and continue working.

Updated on June 17, 2025 by an Agency Worker
This mom has just found out she can get a subsidy to help her so her new need is $470

A family is looking for help in completing their new home. This family has a child in care and has the goal of that child going back home shortly. They are looking for help to tie their home and family together as they reunite with their child. They are looking for help in obtaining a washing machine and a dryer. Helping this family obtain these items will assist in their efforts to make their home welcoming and complete with the feelings of cleanliness. We thank you for the consideration.