Bedford Presbyterian

Bedford County DSS is working with a single mother with two kids who are 4 and 7 years old. The mother is working a full-time job M-F and cleans houses on the weekend. She got behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She is currently homeless, staying in her vehicle and at a friend's house 2-3 times a week. One of her children is staying with her father and the other child is safety placed out of the home for the time being. The mother is actively participating in every recommended service and doing what DSS is asking of her. She is on the verge of losing her car, which is the only way she is able to get to and from both of her jobs. She owes two months for her car payment, totaling $624.45. Her phone is also about to be cut off, and she needs her phone to be able to participate in her required services. She owes $156.11 to Tmobile. Paying her phone bill and getting her car payment caught up will help alleviate a lot of stress, allow her to be able to maintain her two jobs and services through the Department, allow her to be able to talk to/visit her children when she is able, and prevent her from losing her place to sleep until she is able to find stable housing.

Family is in need of 10,000 BTU window AC unit. Family's HVAC system is broken and is needing assistance with getting it fixed. Family has been using one window AC unit but needs another to get through the recent weather hitting 90 degrees heat.

A family of six is currently experiencing significant hardship and is in urgent need of assistance with obtaining cell phones and food. The parents of four daughters are currently homeless and lack access to a phone, which severely limits their ability to communicate with service providers, DSS, and other community resources. The communication barrier has prevented their ability to receive the support they need, however, with consistent communication the family can be provided more effective assistance.

Additionally, the family does not have access to food or water on days when community resources are unavailable. They also do not have transportation at this which has further hindered their situation.

Despite these obstacles, the family has demonstrated initiative by actively seeking out available resources and has clearly expressed a strong desire for help in order to be available for their children. Fulfillment of these needs will empower these parents to move forward in their goals and improve their well-being.

It is noted that two phones would be helpful, however, one will suffice if necessary.

A single mom is in need of assistance, children aged 10, 6 and 2, with cleaning the environment of her home. Due to recent hardship, they are struggling to maintain a clean and safe living environment.

Any assistance with cleaning supplies, volunteer time, or professional cleaning services would make a meaningful difference for this family’s well-being and comfort.

A family is in urgent need of home security cameras to help ensure safety and support efforts to bring their child back home. Having security cameras installed will provide crucial evidence and peace of mind, aiding the family and authorities in their efforts to reunite safely with their child. Any assistance you can offer—whether through donating cameras or funding—would be deeply appreciated. The cameras will need access to Wifi.

A family of 6 is currently in emergent need of housing. The family is comprised of two grandparents caring for their four granddaughters; one of which is only a few weeks old. This family has recently been evicted from their home and have been staying in a motel while searching for housing, however, they will no longer have the funds to continue their stay past 6/17. With no housing the children are at risk of coming into foster care as they need a safe environment to reside. This risk could be resolved with the extension of the motel while the Department assists the family in finding housing.

I'm working with a mom and her 2-year-old son. She has a few different court fines to pay out of Campbell County and Bedford County. This request is being made to help her get back on her feet, and to move forward. She just got a job, and she is working through services. This would help her meet her goal, and to be able to focus on more time building a relationship with her child.

I am working with a family that has one child in foster care. The family is willing to establish a relationship with a church. The father is in need of weekly rides to his services. Note appointments are typically on Wednesday afternoons/evenings. The Department feels that if the father has regular transportation with a positive role model this could increase the ability of the family to get their child back.

Family is in need of A/C home unit, family was in the process of getting repairs fixed in the home but had put a pause on those repairs because of the A/C unit went out. This is a home unit not a window unit needed. The value needed is actually $5000 estimate.

A local family was just displaced from their home with only a day notice. They have found a new home to rent, but need help obtaining a security deposit + rent on such short notice for the amount of $1,400 total. The family would also be appreciative of any food gift cards or donations if possible.