A new young woman is joining the Preparation for Adult Living program. She states, “so that I can have a stable living arrangement as I work to better myself and my condition. I hope to learn more skills relating to living alone and experiencing adult life, whether those be learned individually or as a group.” We are grateful to have her and look forward to working with her. She is excited about learning how to budget, get an education, and become independent. She wants to pursue an early education and music degree. She enjoys cooking and watching TV. As she enters into her new journey, she could use a helping hand with outfitting her new apartment with basic seasonings for the kitchen; such as, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, season salt; cutting board, set of cutting knifes, 3 quart pot with lid, 1.5 small quart pot, mop & mop bucket, broom with dust pan, a 5 x7 rug, 2 sets of bath towels, bedroom curtains 50’ width x 63’ long, kitchen curtain 50’ width x 63’ long, and living room curtain 50’ width x 63’ long. Your contribution will make an impact on making a home for our young adult and equipping her basic supplies to launch a successful future.

two parents are needing help to get their car running in order to be able to drive to work, as well as get to service providers and get a new living arrangement. The family has a 2010 ford Expedition and need a Starter to finish fixing it. a Starter for this vehicle range from $50 to $90 dollars.

We have two young kiddos who need help with back-to-school items. Their parents are struggling financially and are having a hard time getting them back to school clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes and water bottles. The first little one's shoe size is 10.5 in little kids. She also wears size 5t in shorts, shirts, pants, undies, and dresses. The second little one wears little girls' size 8 tops, 8 bottoms, 8 undies, and 8 dresses and size 2 shoes.

One of our foster parents just lost her mom to cancer. While expected, it was more sudden than the family anticipated. There are 5 bio/adopted kids in the home and 2 foster children placed in the home. Mom has had unexpected travel responsibilities as she tends to the details of the funeral, etc.. The unexpected travel cost along with trying to meal plan has been a challenge, especially with the start of school. Gift cards to the local grocery stores would be very helpful to foster mom and the kids. She shops mostly at Walmart and also at Harps. And there are Love’s Travel stop gas stations nearby for gift cards to get gas. Any of these would be a blessing to the family and give mom one less thing to think about as she navigates the loss of her mom. If there is an opportunity for a meal train or offer other supports to the family, that would be a blessing as well.

We have a kinship foster family in need of a booster seat and two internet cameras that work with a smartphone.

Youth has requested cologne (not Axe or Old Spice), Irish Spring body wash, his own shampoo/conditioner, hair gel and his own deodorant.

An 8 year old has recently been granted permission to get their passport and has been given the opportunity to travel out of the country with their current foster parent for their birthday later this year. The family is needing a $100 check to pay to submit her passport for the child's first time out of the country with their identified adoptive placement. The child has already had their passport picture taken and no other fees needed besides $100.

A family is needing help with rental assistance as well as their deposit. The child is one year old and mom is expecting another baby in October This family has been searching for a home for several months that will accommodate their growing family. The family is needing $435 for first month's rent as well as $300 for their deposit. This family is a young family and would be very appreciative with any assistance that could be provided. The family's total need is $735.

6 year old female in need of back to school clothing, shoes, and school supplies for kindergarten. Child wears size 6/7 clothing and size 11 shoes. School supplies needed: 1 24 count box of crayons, 1 12 count box of No. 2 pencils, 1 pink eraser, 1 package washable markers 8 count, 2 glue sticks, 1 bottle of glue, 1 box of tissues, 1 package of wipes, 1 bottle hand sanitizer, 1 pair of fiskar blunt tip scissors, 1 pencil box, 3 plastic pocket folders with brads, 1 face mask.

Bio family in need of our help. Bio mom is relocating to a safer environment with her 2 children and will be leaving everything behind but clothes. Please hep me in supporting their new beginning. This assistance will help alleviate some of the stress off this single mom. They will need all furniture, beds, bedding, dishes, couch, towels, dishes, cleaning supplies, trash bags, trash can, kitchen table with chairs and dressers. Assistance with electricity deposit as well.