Cornerstone Church of Christ

The agency is working with a youth who has been in foster care. The youth, age 19, does receive Social Security Benefits. He saved his money for three months and was able to obtain an apartment. The only item he has is a twin bed. The agency is requesting assistance in helping this young man furnish his apartment. He needs a small sofa or love seat, dishes, glasses / cups, silverware, pots and pans, bath towels, wash clothes, dish towels, dish clothes, twin size sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and any other items one needs when they are just starting off on their own. Gently used items are fine. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

A 14-year-old youth just came into foster care via a CHINS Order for Truancy. The grandmother became the placement for the youth, and she has a room for him but no bed. The room was previously used for storage. Due to the unexpectedness of the situation, the grandmother was unable to prepare for her grandson and lacks financial resources to purchase a bed for the youth at this time. The family would greatly appreciate any assistance in obtaining a twin bed for the youth.

The agency is trying to assist an elderly gentleman whose SNAP Benefits (food stamps) were compromised by no fault of his. The agency is requesting a gift card for Food Lion to assist him. The goal is at least $50.00, but any amount would be greatly appreciated.

A sibling group of three are currently in foster care and are in separate placements. We are requesting for a twin bed frame, box spring, and mattress, as well as a toddler and booster seat. DSS is working with their grandfather to get custody of the children. The house is in need of a bed for one of the children, as well as car seats for 2 of the children. Getting these requested objects will help ensure that if or when custody is transferred to the grandparents, they have all needed objects for their home to ensure a smooth transition.

The agency is working with a single mother of six children with the youngest being four years old. She is currently employed full time. She recently moved into her home without any financial assistance from the agency. Unfortunately, the home did not come with air conditioner units. We all know how hot the summers can be here, and it isn't pleasant to say the least. Please consider helping this family. Gently use air conditioner would be fine also. They are priced at Walmart starting at $140 plus tax for a window unit air conditioner.

This request is for a family that has fostered and adopted in the past. They would like to have more bed space in order to accept siblings if needed.

A young mom has been hospitalized due to premature rupture of membranes. This mother is set to deliver her first child, a baby boy, prematurely at 34 weeks. MOB unfortunately missed her baby shower due to being hospitalized. Mother does not have a car seat and safe sleep arrangement for her baby. Mother is requesting support for these things! Please consider delivering these items to hospital directly, as mother will be hospitalized through delivery.

(This is a follow up to a recent request with the updated need.) There is a single father in the county who is on disability and doing all he can to provide the best for his two children (a pre-teen & teenager). There is limited support received from the mother. The family has been without a working oven for quite some time. It was recently assessed by an appliance repairment who concluded that it cannot be repaired. Therefore the family is need of a new or used oven so the family is better able to cook meals to nourish the family appropriately. The family is also connected with a local ministry/organization who has an eye out for an oven that the family may be able to take.

Family in need of a washer and dryer to place in the home. Mom has a bad back and had to carry clothes in baskets to the laundry mat. Children are wearing dirty clothes to school. Also, in need of sheets and comforter for the children's beds. The children at this time don't have these items for their bed.

The agency is trying to assist an elderly couple with their utility bill for 465.00 The husband is experiencing health issues and has recently had a stroke putting him on medical leave from work. The wife had to take unpaid leave from work to provide caretaking for the spouse. They are having a struggle to maintain their financial responsibilities for utilities. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly.

This is another request for a family that DSS has been working with for quite some time in order to prevent a family disruption that puts all 4 children in foster care. Currently, the children are having issues as far as going to school and they report they are embarrassed because they have no hot water, so they are unable to shower. This has been a source of stress for Mom and Dad as well, who report having to boil water for everything and not being able to keep things as clean as is necessary. The parents are on a very limited income and cannot afford to replace the hot water heater themselves. We are requesting they be assisted with this poverty issue.

The agency is currently working with a grandmother who has taken her grandchild in as a Kinship Placement. The child is 11 and she also has a child age 12. The grandmother is living in subsidized housing. She is working two jobs to make ends meet. The apartment only has beds, and no other furnishings. The agency is requesting a donation of a sofa, kitchen table with chairs, and a two dressers / chest of drawers for the children. The items do not need to be matching sets and gently used is fine. Please consider helping to make this placement successful and more comfortable for the children.