Calvary Lutheran Church

A grandmother received emergency placement of her 6-month old grandchild. Since this was an unexpected placement she does not have a crib for the baby. She is using a pack-n-play but would appreciate the sturdiness and height of a crib. Also, her affectionate grandbaby loves to bounce! A developmental baby bouncer would be beneficial for grandbaby & grandma by providing the grandmother much-needed relief to complete chores and contribute to the child's leg strength, sensory stimulation, and cognitive growth.

Single pregnant mother of 2 girls ages one and five and a 3 year old boy in need of diapers, wipes, hygiene products and household supplies to help her assist with meeting the basic needs of her family. Mother has a utility shut off notice for her electric to be disconnected on 7-8. Mother can utilize the money saved on assistance with these tangible items and pay the electric bill that is now 1000. Mother is a full time employee as a dietary aid at a skilled nursing facility, but due to her hours decreasing, she is struggling to meet the basic needs of her family. She is a high risk pregnancy and is actively working with a case manager to assist with resources and programs to assist. She has applied for WIC assistance and has been referred to Life Services programs to help with obtaining better paying employment to help sustain her growing family.

This family is in need of a working refrigerator/freezer combination. Mother works full time, but does not drive, and has not been able to learn how to use public transportation. Mother walks to and from work, and will pick up items at the store on her way home. There are three children in the home under the age of five, and mother needs to be able to store food in the refrigerator and freezer to feed her children. Mother is limited on what food items she buys because of not having a working refrigerator or she will try to use everything she purchases, that same day. Unfortunately the family is unable to pay for this purchase, as they are working on repairing their hot water heater. By assisting this family, they would be able to plan mealtimes for the children more cost effectively.

The dimensions for the refrigerator/freezer: 65 inches tall, 28 inches wide, 35 inches deep