Alex Blake

4601 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Team Leader(s) Alex Blake, Raymond Dukes
Partner in the Dallas County - Southwest Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
Critical Request
I have a family who is currently in an emergency housing situation. The family consists of a single mom with three children. The student is in 8th grade on my campus, but he also has a brother in 12th grade, and a brother that is too young for school. The family was just evicted from their housing situation, and they are staying at a hotel with no mode of transportation or funds. The family is in need of 200.00 dollars to be able to stay in a two bedroom hotel room for the week while they figure out a more permanent option. As of right now, both students are unable to attend school and all four family members are sharing one hotel room. The family's need is very urgent. Any assistance that can be offered is greatly appreciated.
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75050 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Grand Prairie ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $200 to go!
Rent Assistance
$200 out of $200 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
I have a mother of three children who is pregnant with her fourth child. She is due October 30. She is in need of baby items for her unborn child. She has not been able to find a job due to being pregnant, but she also has to take care of two children during the day whom are not school aged. Father just started a job recently, but the majority of his check goes to bills and things that the family needs during the month. She is having a girl. She is needing a car seat, blankets/receiving blankets, diapers (size newborn and 1) and clothes for her (size 0-3m fall/winter clothes and 3-6 m winter clothes). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Location: Arlington, TX 76006 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $345
1 Responses
MEGAN: Joseph’s Closet at Fellowship of the Parks can assist with clothing.
Fellowship Of The Parks (Bedford). 2 days ago
Needs 3 Needs / $245 to go!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Infant Car Seat
1 out of 1 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Critical Request
I have a mother of a 14 year old, who is in desperate need of food. The family has been homeless for over 18 months. We have paid for them to be in a hotel for two weeks. Mom receives disability and her girlfriend does work, but they currently do not have any money. They are trying to find a local food bank to go to, but they do not have a car, and do not have any money for transportation. We have not found any that will transport food to them yet. They had food stamps up until the last month, but they did not renew the application before their benefits expired. They have since reapplied and are waiting for them to be approved. The food will need to be dropped off to them.
Location: Arlington, TX 76012 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
3 Responses
Betsy: I can provide funds!
Bear Creek Bible Church. 1 day ago
Betsy: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Bear Creek Bible Church, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Betsy:
Bear Creek Bible Church, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Food
$100 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
The caregiver is a paternal aunt currently caring for her two nieces ages 1 1/2 years and 6 months old. The children were removed from their home of origin due to abuse/neglect. The caregiver is willing to provide long term care should the need arise. The caregiver is in need of a toddler bed for the older child as it would create a better sleeping space for her. Providing assistance to the family would be a great help as they are experiencing some financial restraints.
Location: Mesquite, TX 75149 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $150 to go!
Toddler Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
3
High Urgency Request
Looking for help for a fictive kin placement who is taking permanent custody of two children, but is needing help with daycare to maintain permanent care. Due to a freeze in state funding for daycare, the family cannot get help from the state to fund the daycare. The two young children are under 5 and are very happy and comfortable in the home. They are well taken care of and the caretaker can afford to meet their daily needs while working full time, but cannot afford to also pay for daycare. Without daycare they would not be able to work and afford to take care of the kids whom they love dearly and want to keep out of the foster care system. This family is hoping for help from the community to assist with daycare for at least the next six months until they can get further daycare. The cost of daycare is extremely high for all families in today's world and we are hopeful that those who are able will help contribute to meeting these children's needs. The daycare that they attend helps them with learning educationally and with social skills. The total cost of daycare without assistance for the two children is about $2,300 a month. For six months to be fully covered, they would need $13,800
Location: Mansfield, TX 76063 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Our Community Our Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $13800
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $13800 to go!
Daycare
$13800 out of $13800 still needed
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
1
Normal Request
17 year old teen mom is in need of laptop in order to complete high school. Youth is enrolled in a nom-traditional school setting that will support youth in graduating high school on time. Youth has fallen behind in school due to being a mom and student simultaneously. Youth is an amazing mother and really tries hard to succeed. A laptop will further help youth reach her academic goals in order to further support her transition out of foster care.
Location: Dallas, TX 75233 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $360
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $360 to go!
Laptop Computer
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
Young mother and father with two children (2-year-old boy, 4-month-old boy) are needing help to maintain home for their small children. Children needs clothing and beds. (2-year-old needs size 2t)
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76112 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $115
2 Responses
Mandy: We have a pack n play we can give. Let me know what address we can deliver to. Thanks!
Park Springs Bible Church. 2 days ago
MEGAN: Joseph’s Closet at Fellowship of the Parks can provide clothing.
Fellowship Of The Parks (Bedford). 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Pack-n-Play
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothing
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
15
Normal Request
Our fully accredited high school is in need of insulated water bottles for students. This will free up financial resources to meet true student needs rather than having to purchase drinking cups and throw them away. Each student could have their own water bottle. We provide full wrap around case management for our students, many of which face homelessness and have poor to no relationships with caring adults.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 12 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $225
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $225 to go!
Supplies
15 out of 15 items still needed
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
15
Normal Request
Our fully accredited high school provides full wrap around case management services for our 27 students, many of which face homelessness and lack of positive adult relationships. As part of our school, lunches are provided and we have a need for 24 oz insulated water bottles so that each student can have their own. This would allow us to put money spent on drinking cups to true student needs.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 12 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $225
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $225 to go!
Supplies
15 out of 15 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
15 y.o male and 2 y.o female just moved here from California with pretty much nothing. 15 yo does not have a bed at all and only a few pieces of clothing. 2yo needs diapers and wipes. Clothes- 28/30 on jeans mens small in shirts, shoes- 9. underwear- small boxers. Diapers wipes for baby girl- 6 huggies and any wipes
Location: Red Oak, TX 75154 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $665
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $665 to go!
Full Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Double Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Home Repairs
$150 out of $150 still needed
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Request
Hello, I have a single mother with 4 kids that are in desperate need of a bunk bed and two twin size mattresses. Mom was just approved for housing and is in need of furniture. Thank you kindly!
Location: Arlington, TX 76002 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $535
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $535 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
Summary: Family of middle school student requesting help with groceries and utility bills. Context: Student comes from a single-parent household, where Mom is a dedicated educator struggling to make ends meet. In the past, the family has struggled with stable housing, but through their hard work and determination, they have improved their situation significantly. However, the start of school has put a strain on their resources, and they are needing help with groceries and their electricity bill. If this need was met even partially, it would help both the student and Mom maintain the stability and wellbeing they have worked so hard to achieve.
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Grand Prairie ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $455
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $455 to go!
Groceries
1 out of 1 items still needed
Utility Bill
$335 out of $335 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
4
Critical Request
The relative caregiver for three children in CPS custody was faced with some unusual financial hardship that has caused her to become behind on her rent payments and unless she is able to receive financial assistance, she and the kids in her care will be displaced from their home. The caregiver was able to come up with about $1,000, but she is still needing $700. This caregiver has been a very strong support and advocate for these children and she is looking forward to getting to adopt them, and she is in need of financial assistance so that she can continue to show these kids the love and support that they desperately need. The landlord has given until 9/15/23 before filing for eviction.
Location: Waxahachie, TX 75165 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $700
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $700 to go!
Rent Assistance
$700 out of $700 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
High Urgency Request
Single mom of 3 needs assistance. Her youngest child (5 years old), has disabilities and is medically fragile and has limited mobility. Mom works but often stated she often struggles to make ends meet. Currently she was unable to pay her phone bill so school has no way to contact her should her child have a medical emergency. She has a monthly bill of $70 with Metro PCS and also mentioned struggles with making rent at times. She is also in need of a wheelchair that can help her meet her child's needs. Currently she carries her child from the car to the class (and other places she needs to get him to) due to not having a wheelchair for her child. The wheelchair would need to have a chest harness and a seatbelt to meet his medical needs.
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75051 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Grand Prairie ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $570
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $570 to go!
phone bill (Metro PCS)
$70 out of $70 still needed
child wheelchair with chest harness
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
Single pregnant mom of a 8 yr old and 10 yr old, who is expecting is homeless and living out of her car. She has no family, friends, or help and has contemplated abortion. She is now taking embrace grace classes to provide other options than abortion. This family needs help with housing, food, and clothes. Sizes for mom and children can be provided.
Location: Waxahachie, TX 75165 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Communities United For Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $800
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $800 to go!
Food, housing, and clothing
$800 out of $800 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
A hard of hearing mother is experiencing financial difficulties, and the children are in need of clothing and shoes due to outgrowing things. The mother is going through a divorce and trying her best. The family consists of 10-year-old and 9-year-old male along with 13-year-old female child. 1 male child wears size 14/16 in shirts/pants and 5 in shoes. The other male child wears 10/12 in shirts/pants and 5 in shoes. 1 female child wears 14/16 in shirts/pants and 6-1/2 in shoes. One of the male children is need of a twin bed/mattress due to not having any bedding. The female child is also needing menstrual pads due to her mother having a hard time keeping up with her feminine products.
Location: Arlington, TX 76017 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 3 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $950
1 Responses
Paul: FOTP can provide the twin mattress for this family. Please let me know when and where to deliver the bed. Thank you, Paul Land(###) ###-####
Fellowship Of The Parks (Grapevine). 1 week ago
Needs 3 Needs / $490 to go!
Twin Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Supplies
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
High Urgency Request
Single mom of three girls who depend financially mom's income. One in high school and twins in middle school all in DISD. Mom has recently completed a masters degree and is applying for jobs as we speak, Unfortunately, she has not had any offers at the moment. The family is in need of financial support for past due rent and a upcoming electricity bill. The family is very grateful to God for any support, and don't want to be evicted. mom has applied for all types of help from, DISD, City of Dallas, and has not received assistance at this time. We can provide additional information if requested. Thanks you in advance for any and all help; the family is Praying for a miracle..
Location: Dallas, TX 75216 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-Dallas ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1180
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $1180 to go!
Rent Assistance
$900 out of $900 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$280 out of $280 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
9
Normal Request
Combined household including infant, toddler, elderly grandmother, and father with cancer. There is a leak under the kitchen sink they cannot afford to fix on their own. Father is sick and only one who works in home. They have very little money. If this is fixed, it will help them to improve the family home, and prevent further destruction of the cabinet space, and illness from mold.
Location: Seagoville, TX 75159 - County: Kaufman - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 4 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
3 Responses
Carolina: I want to cover the repair expense
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Gloria: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Vision Temple Ministries, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Gloria: Thank you to the responders of this need.
Vision Temple Ministries. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Plumbing Repairs
$500 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
Kinship caregiver (cousin) took in 4 children and has gotten them the basic essentials however, this has placed a major financial burden on the family and limits on buying anything out of the budget. With a total of 8 children in the home and a single mother raising them she has requested assistance with 2 girls bikes so they can all play outside. The other children have bikes but it leaves 2 of them not being able to participate because of that.
Location: Desoto, TX 75115 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $230
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $230 to go!
Girls bike 20 in
1 out of 1 items still needed
Girls bike 18 in
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
3
Normal Request
3 year old male needing a toddler car seat due to growing out of his baby car seat Updated on September 12, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Location: Midlothian, TX 76065 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $180 to go!
Toddler / Convertible Car Seat
1 out of 1 items still needed
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