Hello! I have a single grandmother that is currently caring for her 3 year old granddaughter given that the 3 year old's parents are struggle with substance abuse. We were able to get child care set up, but prior she had to pay the first day for the child. The grandmother is on a tight budget and especially now that she is the primary caregiver of her granddaughter. She would really appreciate the help with a $130 visa gift card that was the cost of daycare for one day with the child. Thank you!

Single father or 4 is struggling with transportation needs. He recently lost his transportation because the car he drove had repairs that were more expensive then the car was worth. He works independently and needs to be able to have his tools with him and drive to the locations where he finds work. He has a resource where he can buy a used car for a very affordable price but he needs help with a down payment.

I have a child who was just returned home to biomother. This family has endured tremendous loss as a 2-month-old died and biofather had to move out of the home. Biomother has several appointment's each week for herself and the child. Biomother works but with the loss of dad's income she could use a gas card to assist with all the appointments.

We are reaching out to the amazing CarePortal Community with a request to support three children and their single foster mom. On Friday, our foster mom said yes to a sibling group of three. They were at her home within a couple of hours with very few belongings of their own and by the next day it was clear that the children had come to the home with lice and severely matted hair. The foster mom sprung into action but was met with some astronomical fees that she was not anticipating. We are estimating that each child's (3 total) treatment and evaluation of lice will cost about $270 each and with three children it would be an incredible blessing to come along side this mom and lessen that burden. If you can contribute any amount to these kids and the foster mom who has truly stepped up in so many ways to keep these kids together AND get them the care they need it would be greatly appreciated!

We have a sibling group we have worked with for years and who could desperately use new shoes. Many of their shoes are old or have holes, which hasn't fared well for them with the weather this winter. We would like to gift them new shoes for the Holidays and to ensure they have comfortable and protective footwear for the upcoming months. I have all 5 sizes for the youth if there is a donor who is gracious enough to purchase or make a monetary donation for us to purchase. Thank you so much!

A mother would love to buy a Christmas present for her son, but her financial situation is making this nearly impossible. She is a cancer survivor, and residual effects of treatment has left her unable to work and critically low on funds. Her son lives with her husband, primarily, and understands his mother's situation. Because of this, the son does not want to put further burdens on his mother by asking for Christmas gifts. It's our hope that we can get a present for this mother's son, so that she can share love of Christmastime with him. The son would love two things for his room: a humidifier and a warm comforter. Any kind of humidifier would be great, and his bed is a queen size. If we were able to get these presents for him, it would mean the world to both the son and the mother, proving that their bond is still strong, despite difficult circumstances.

Family of 4, living in a car with 2 small children. Family was recently left homeless after job loss and lots of unexpected financial expenses. The family does not qualify for food assistance and is therefore experiencing food inconsistency. Family is desperate. Family will need help with hygiene, food and application fees while looking for a new place to live.

Navigator is working with a single mother of 2 boys who is currently struggling financially. Client needs coats, hats and gloves for her 2 sons. Gently used coats are acceptable or maybe gift cards to help the family purchase coats for the kids. The kids are in kids sizes 9 and 7. I believe these are size mediums.

Navigator is working with a single mother of 3 children. The family recently found housing after being homeless for months. The family is starting new and is in need of blankets, linens, pillows and household items. Navigator was able to get help with some full and twin size beds but is needing help supplying the family with other household items. Any and all help is appreciated.

Good afternoon, I have a family that is requesting two playpens, and one crib. The family resides in a two bedroom home, and they are all sharing one room. The playpen that the family currently has is ripped. Two adults and four children under the age of 5 reside in the home. I have seen these items on on Amazon for the below price, but they are available at many of the retail stores.

I have a biological mother who attends weekly family time sessions with her daughter who is 11 and treatment. She is working her treatment plan in hopes of being reunified with her daughter. She is currently homeless but just got a job at a Veterinary Office. She can only work so many hours a week due to a car accident that has left her with pain. She has disability pending. This mom has a car that needs emissions and tags. She does not have the money for this. She could use an American Express gift card or cash to help her with these two things. Updated on December 06, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Biomother is still in need of assistance with these two needs. Any help would be much appreciated. She is trying really hard to do everything she can to be reunified with her daughter.

The family is needing this for the safety in their home. They are also almost certified and need this to complete their home study. the family has 7 kids total and only the father works at this time 5lbs Fire Extinguisher

Teenage niece was recently placed with the family and the family missed current deadline for Christmas gift help. The youth this request will help enjoys art and and being creative. Youth is wanting a clay bead bracelet making kit and necklace kit off amazon. This will help the youth be able to have something productive to do on Christmas break.

I have a family that missed the timeframe for Christmas help. The youth this request will help has diagnosis of autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a few others concerns. The family is wanting help with getting her items such as sensory bins and sensory items for bins, Kinetic sand, sound puzzles, playdoh, and play food and pots. She is 2years old. This will help take pressure off the family this holiday season. Anything will help.

This family is struggling with homelessness. The family consist of a single mother and three younger children. The family was previously staying at a shelter but was kicked out for not making it back in time in the evening due to vehicle issues. The mother is trying to find another shelter to stay at and has applied to numerous housing resources and all of them are on waitlist. Unfortunately the mother's only other choice is to sleep in the car with the children until she can find another shelter. The family is in need of sleeping bags that are rated for negative degrees to help keep them warm overnight. I think they would only need two sleeping bags as two of the children can share and the mother can share with one of the children as well. I found a sleeping bag on Amazon for $179 called ALPS OutdoorZ Sleeping-Bags Redwood -25.

Homeless (working) pregnant mother is moving into an apartment and her 4-year-old child will be returning home from foster care. Mom is in need of a car seat for when the baby arrives. A double stroller will help mom when she needs to take the kids out in the community, doctors' appointments, etc.

This youth recently went to live with kin after her mother's unexpected passing. The family utilizes their fireplace/ stove to heat the house and is in need of some firewood for the season Firewood Firewood from anywhere

We are working with a mother that has been homeless for a year. She just found out she is getting into transitional housing on 12/1/23, right before Christmas. Ideally, she will have her son home with her before Christmas so he can spend some time with her before she delivers a new baby in March. She needs all house things, as well as items for the baby. I had her create a registry for baby items if you could share with the folks you know. Housing Items: Queen Mattress + Frame + sheet/comforter set Twin Frame (have a mattress) + boy sheet set and comforter Small Dining Table and chairs Small Couch/Something to sit on Kitchen dishes and pots Toilet Paper Bathroom needs (towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo)

This family consist of a single mother caring for four children. The mother is struggling with some of the children's behaviors. The children have been sneaking out of the home at night. Mom is doing everything she can to get the behaviors under control with services such as therapy. The mom feels that something that could help ensure the children are staying at home and not sneaking out in the middle of the night is having chimes on all the doors and windows. The mother needs support in getting these chimes. There are at least three doors that need a chime and 6 windows that need chimes.

Single kinship mother lost her job a few days before two thirteen year old youths, a boy and a girl were placed in her care. She is the single parent of a thirteen year old daughter already. The kinship provider would appreciate help with any of the items below: The boy youth would really appreciate the following: Men's medium winter coat and hoodies Men's Medium shirts and sweatshirts Men's snow boots (size 10) and socks Men's small/ medium winter gloves Men's medium pajama pants The girl youth would benefit from the following: Women's medium winter coat , hoodies , T-shirt's and gloves Women's shoe - size 8.5 (snow boots and pair of everyday shoes) and socks Women's small- sweat pants or lounge/pajama pants The actual items or gifts cards for any of the items would be greatly appreciated.