Terra Nova Saratoga

This family in need consists of a mother and 3 children. The mother has had a very difficult childhood leading her to a life of drugs and alcohol abuse. The 3 children were removed and place in foster care. Mom has begun treatment, attends all appointments, and secured employment. Mom would love to have her children returned but has nothing. Anything you can provide, she would greatly appreciate. The family is requesting a couch, bedframe, mattress, bedding, dresser, kitchen table and chairs, laundry basket, cleaning supplies.

Two teenage girls were recently removed from their father's care by Child Protective Services and placed with their maternal grandmother. The grandmother also has custody of two young male grandchildren and finances are tight. These gift cards would allow the grandmother to purchase appropriate, seasonal, and well-fitting clothing and footwear for her granddaughters. Having these items will allow the teens to attend school and feel more comfortable, thus increasing their self-esteem and sense of belonging. Their father's income is very low, and the children's clothing was limited prior to their placement with grandmother.

Due to losing there home to a house fire in the Fall of 2024, the family has been staying in motels as they are still searching for an affordable place to live. The father works while the mother stays home to care for the children.

The father has recently obtained new employment and will not receive his paycheck in time to pay the motel the full payment needed to stay in their room for another week. The family has had to move many times since the Fall of 2024 which is a lot of change for the children and affects the father's employment due to needing to be able to get to work via public transportation.

The family would benefit from financial assistance to pay the motel for another week of housing until the father begins receiving paychecks regularly.

This family in need consists of a mother, her two biological children (2 years old and 5 months old), and also her 15-year-old stepdaughter who is staying with her. There is significant history of domestic violence between the mother and father. The mother is in the process of obtaining a new apartment and needs items for the new apartment. She and the children have been living with the father and his family, as she did not have the resources to leave him. The children were removed and to assist in reunification of the family, the following items are being requested: Toddler bed with railing (for 2yo boy), storage shelves, cube/bin storage, couch, bedding (for 2yo boys toddler bed), safety kits w/ door knobs, cupboard & outlet covers, a high chair for 5 month old boy, baby wipes, baby diapers (size 3 and 5), a dining room table with 4 chairs, and a stroller (double stroller if possible).

The family includes a child receiving services through the Early Intervention Program. The family recently moved to Albany and has not been able to furnish their apartment. The family is requesting a couch. The family is appreciative of any assistance they receive.

A single low income great grandmother has custody of her 8 year old great grandson. Her great grandson has severe behaviors and mental health concerns. His behaviors in the home at times make it hard for great grandma to keep up on the cleanliness of the home. With your assistance, great grandma will be able to ensure a safe living environment for the both of them.

The family became homeless back in February and was primarily living in hotels. The family furniture was thrown out of their home by the new owner. The family has just gotten a new apartment and needs new furniture.

Three children have been placed in the custody of their grandparents and the family is in need of 3 dressers to store the children's clothes. The children had to get new clothes after being placed and the storage space in their home is not sufficient enough due to size. The grandparent's income is limited making it difficult to purchase dressers for the children.

Two parents and three young children moved into their grandparents' home which is very cluttered and stuffed full of generational belongings. Due to the cramped quarters and mass number of items that need to be gotten rid of, the children have limited space to sleep and be active adolescents. By obtaining a dumpster, this would assist the family with quick removal of these unnecessary items, and give the family a cleaner, more comfortable, and healthier environment in in which to prosper. A 7-day rental for a 15-yard dumpster from Twin Bridges is $626 after taxes and fees. After 7 days, it costs $10 a day until removal. Currently, we are requesting a 2-week rental which total approximately $700.90 if the family does not go over the 2-ton weight limit of debris.

I have a family that is requesting supplies in order to move back into their home. The family is requesting flooring- specifically Portfolio Collection 6"x36" High Quality Registered Embossed Self-Adhesive Vinyl Planks color Silver Spruce (10 planks per box) from Walmart (due to the family already purchasing a few boxes) and floor glue. The trailer is 70ft x 14ft. They also requested help with 4 sheets of sheet rock 4ft x 8ft 1/2in, 10 sheets of plywood 4ft x 8ft 1/2in, exterior door 32in x 74.5in, and 210 or 220 electrical wire 3 prong outlet.

This is a single mother providing for 4 children in a small two-bedroom apartment. She works full time and struggles to maintain a clean and stable home for the kids. She has twins; a boy and girl age 9, and an 8-year-old female and another 6-year-old male. She is in need of multiple items to help with organizing her home like plastic storage drawers and basic organizational tubs etc. She does not want too much furniture at this time as she is looking to move into a large apartment space. She does need sneakers for the children as they are wearing winter boots still or slippers. The size for the older children is 3 (two girls and one boy). The size for the youngest boy is 1.5. She struggles financially to do laundry, so providing a gift card to a laundromat would be helpful. She reports that at times her children miss school because she doesn't have clean clothes for them to wear.

I have a single mother, with a 13-year-old son, in need of some clothing. The family is financially struggling and has limited income. He is in need of shirts, pants, underwear (14-16/Small men's) and socks (Size 7-8). The child could benefit with a few outfits, if possible, so I've included clothing twice in the items needed list. This family will be entirely grateful for any assistance as the mother is not receiving any financial support from biological father. These donations will help her son feel safer and more confident at school. Thank you for any way you can help this young boy and his mom!!