Citylight Lincoln Church

A single mother of three young children is unable to work due to a traumatic brain injury. She has been unable to pay her electricity bill due to prioritizing other needs for her children. Her electricity has now been shut off and they are now living without it. She is in need of $508.85 to have her power restored. Please, help this mother and her babies by donating. Any amount helps, and it does not need to be the exact amount.

There are 2 children who just lost their mother and are staying with relatives. The family is struggling to come up with funds to send the kids to summer camp. These funds would help get the kids to summer camp and get a sense of normalcy.

This family was evicted from their prior residence due to unsafe living conditions. Prior to this, the mother and two children got into a car accident, totaling their only vehicle. Not only was this accident traumatic for the family, it also left them unable to bring most of their belongings with them when evicted. This family recently secured housing and moved into a new apartment; they are currently in need of miscellaneous furniture items such as dressers and bookshelves for the children, as well as a washer and dryer. One of the most pressing physical needs identified by the parents is a rocking chair for their son, who has autism, and rocks back and forth to self-sooth. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

This request is for a mother and her two young children aged 1 and 5 who are currently working to flee their abuser and start living on their own. This mom is currently working with the Department to be able to have her own apartment and support her children as a single parent after being isolated and abused for multiple years. This woman's abuser has control over all of the finances for herself and the children, and the Department is asking for help with purchasing some supplies like summer clothing, diapers, and other essentials for this mom and her two kiddos so she can successfully make this transition and still have what her kids need while getting her feet under her again. The Department is asking for a Target, Walmart, or Amazon gift card (or something similar) to be able to purchase some items for this mother and her children as soon as possible. Anything at all will help!

Single mother with 2 school age daughters needs assistance with bed bug control and cleaning supplies. Family is needing two bed bug covers for queen mattresses to help control bed bugs. Family is also in need of general household cleaning supplies.

I am currently working a two-parent household with three children. The mother and father in the household is very receptive to the role of DHHS and is open to all and any help she can get for their three children. The children are very bright, talkative, respectful, and kind. The parents have been dealt with bad cards and have a lot against them at this time. The family had to recently gut the entirety of their residence to make it safe and suitable for everyone. The family now has no furniture and beds. The family will continue to work with DHHS.

I am working with a mom and two children who are in need of car seats. This mother has been engaged with the Department for several months and is making great progress. She is currently working and barley making ends meet. She is asking for help with purchasing two car seats for her two young children.

Hi there, I am looking for someone to help gather clothing for a teenage girl. Her mother receives child support but uses the money on herself and does not provide for her. It was reported that she wears the same clothes everyday. She requested size 3/26 in jeans, small in pants, and small/medium in shirts and sweatshirts. She would really appreciate the help!

The family has a furnace that just went out and they are having a hard time with paying for it. The family are financially struggling and need some assistance in help on making sure that they stay warm during these winter months.The family is a pretty larger family with three to four small children that live in the home as well. The family has only one working adult to help with the finances.

I am currently working with a single mother to one elementary aged child. Mom receives no support or financial assistance from the children’s father. Mom has little to no supports in her life and will be appreciative of any assistance that can be provided to her. Mom has been utilizing community resources to obtain necessary supplies to assist in her children’s wellbeing. Mom is working a voluntary case with DHHS in efforts to maintain the safety and wellbeing of her child in the home. The family has recently moved into a new home and is in need of a washer and dryer.

I am currently working with a single mother of five children who is struggling to obtain household items. The children’s ages range from 2 to 11 years old. Mom receives no support or financial assistance from the children’s father. Mom has little to no supports in her life and will be appreciative of any assistance that can be provided to her. Mom has been utilizing community resources to obtain necessary supplies to assist in her children’s wellbeing. Mom is in need of wooden bunk beds. Mom has bedding and mattresses for the bunk bed and is just in need of the frame. Mom is concerned if they continue to utilize their current beds, they will break and harm her children’s safety.

A single mother with three children recently obtained more secure housing. Her oldest child has severe autism and is non-verbal. They were previously in a bedbug infested apartment. Due to the bugs, they are not able to bring any of their furniture to their new home. This request is specifically for a bunk bed for the two youngest children.