Cross Points Church

6824 Lackman Road, Shawnee, Kansas 66217
Team Leader(s) Karen Gradwohl
Partner in the JOCO Community

Open Requests

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Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
4
Critical Request
The mother of three children has had to relocate after issues with her current location being in ex husband's name. She unfortunately had to request a new benefits card that will not received in time to pay the 1st months rent and deposit on her new apartment. She is supposed to sign the lease on Friday 12/1/23. She has partial payment in cash, but without being able to access her benefit funds she is going to be $400 short. She is requesting $400 to help secure a new home for her and the children. thank you.
Location: Lawrence, KS 66047 - County: Douglas - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $400 to go!
Rent Assistance
$400 out of $400 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
An 11 year old girl with extensive trauma history needs a new twin bed and dresser. She currently does not have any dresser at all due to her breaking it. Her current bed is a metal bunk bed which she is scared to sleep in as it only has a top bunk, so is sleeping on the floor. Her current bed is also very wobbly and bent due to the child damaging it during outbursts or fits. Placement is requesting a captains twin bed which has drawers underneath the bed. This is so the child feels safe and knows no one can be under the bed, and so she doesn't hoard food under the bed. Placement requests that both the bed and dresser are wooden and sturdy.
Location: Bonner Springs, KS 66012 - County: Leavenworth - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $720
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $720 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser For a Girl
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Comforter / Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
This youth is extremely motivated and has set high goals for herself. She wants to accomplish many things in her life despite the trauma she has been through in such a short span of her life. She is dedicated to her education and has already been accepted into KU in the Pre-Med program. While going to school and working on college courses, she has also been taking welding classes to complete the program and obtain her certification. She wants to be able to support herself with a career while going to college. We are asking for any support that can help us achieve paying this bill for her so that she can continue working on her goals to better herself. Thank you in advance for any support provided for this wonderful young lady.
Location: Lawrence, KS 66044 - County: Douglas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1200
1 Responses
Marianne: We have a member of our church who would like to chip in on these expenses. Her name is Janet Boeve. Her email address is ******@email.com and her cell is(###) ###-####. Please contact her directly to give her instructions on where to send the money. I would also like to help. my email address is ******@email.com and my cell is(###) ###-####.
MORNING STAR CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 12 hours ago
Needs 1 Need / $1100 to go!
college
$1100 out of $1200 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
3
Critical Request
This request is being made for strong, loving, single parent who is unfortunately, stuck in the reoccurring cycle that many people are facing with homelessness. However, the obstacle that this mother is facing are some that she cannot control. This mother was diagnosed with a debilitating disease called Scleroderma at the age of 14. Scleroderma involves the hardening and tightening of the skin which causes severe pain. The doctors gave her two years to live, but here she is 20+ years later, killing it. When this mother was at the hospital at the age of 14 finding out that she had this disease, her own mother abandoned here, leaving her at the hospital, and this mother was placed in the custody of the state. She eventually aged out of the system but this disease has left her disabled and has never been able to work. She receives about $700 from SSI and that was all she received to take care of herself and her two sons. She was able to rent a home, but due to her illness, she was admitted into the hospital and was there for months. During that time, she lost the home because she could not pay rent and the landlord took her to court and she was ordered to pay the landlord over $3000 in restitution. When making very limited income and taking care of herself and her two sons, it is nearly impossible for her to save any money. The only reason preventing her 11 year old son from reintegrating home with her is because she doesn't have stable housing.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
4 Responses
Katie: I have one person who has donated $75 towards this.
Foundry Church KC. 2 days ago
Brent: I can pay the balance
Christ Community - Olathe. 1 day ago
Dan: Thank you for making a difference Brent!
Christ Community - Olathe. 1 day ago
Dan: There are resources made available from the community. Please forward payee and payor details.
Christ Community - Olathe, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$250 Met in full!
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
4
High Urgency Request
I work with a family who has been struggling to make ends meet this year. She is a single mother who works in education and is struggling with her car payment and is in danger of losing the car. She owes $630.00 at this time but any portion of that amount would help. Without the car her children could lose access to attending school due to bus issues in our area and driving them is the only option at this time. Any help would help her get closer to getting caught up on this bill.
Location: Overland Park, KS 66223 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Blue Valley Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $630
1 Responses
Carolyn: Fund car payment
Kusmin Family Community Champion. 5 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Car payment
$630 Met in full!
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
1
Normal Request
Young adult still in foster care is close to exiting foster care by emancipation. He has a long-term home and has moved in. However, he only has an old mattress and no bed frame. He has broken his past bed frame as he rocks in his sleep at night, a result from past trauma. Requesting a new mattress and bed frame for this young man as he transitions to the rest of his life so he can have a more comfortable sleeping arrangement in his room and also a rug to go under the bed frame to prevent scratching the floor when he rocks at night during sleep.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66109 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $465
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $465 to go!
Full / Double Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Rug
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Critical Request
A family with a 14 year old freshman and a 16 year old junior in high school need help with this month's rent payment. The payment of $890 is due on 11/30/23. Mom was let go from her job the week before Thanksgiving and is currently in the process of obtaining other employment. The family recently obtained residency in a new rental home after living in hotels for over a year. If the family was able to pay their rent for this month, the children will be able to stay in the first stable living environment they have had for over a year. This would allow the children to focus on their academics, emotional, and mental well-being instead of being concerned with where they will sleep that night.
Location: Overland Park, KS 66221 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Blue Valley Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $900
5 Responses
Rachel: As of this moment we can do the $450. I'll know if we can do the other half by the end of today.
Evangel Church. 2 days ago
An Anonymous Responder: hope it helps
Community Responder. 1 day ago
Rachel: Evangel paid this today in full. Woot!!!!
Evangel Church. 1 day ago
Adrien: you Rock! Thank you so much for generosity! Looking forward to serving this family.
Church Of The Harvest (Olathe KS). 1 day ago
Adrien: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Church Of The Harvest (Olathe KS), Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$900 Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
6
High Urgency Request
On the children's day of referral into foster care, our kinship department worked tirelessly to find relative connections for these four children to help ensure that they would be able to stay together with their siblings. We were able to find an uncle of the children and his significant other that were enthused to take in the children to ensure that the children were able to go to a home that they were familiar with and people that they had connections to. They were able to be approved as the placement for the children and the children have been safe and stable in their uncle's home since coming into care. However, the family has had a difficult time being able to get beds and mattresses for the children to be able to continue to remain in the home and they are in need of two twin sized bed frames and mattresses and a twin sized bunk bed with mattresses as soon as possible to be able to continue to maintain the children in the home. The family would greatly appreciate any assistance in getting these items to be able to continue to remain placement for their nieces and nephew. Thank you for your consideration and for any help that you may be able to provide.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1445
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $1445 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
4 out of 4 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
This bill was the cost for this youth to ship Christmas gifts to their siblings out of the country. This would allow their siblings to also receive Christmas gifts.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $310
This request is paused
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $310 to go!
financial assistance
$310 out of $310 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
High Urgency Request
Struggling family has unexpected bills and has fallen behind on their storage bill. As of Nov 27, 2023 All their belongings will be put up for auction. Family got behind when living situations changed and family had to start paying all of the rent instead of just 600.00$ Family is now needing to move and pay first and last month rent for a bigger place so their family can be re unified. Already struggling they now have to pay a 1200$ deposit / $250 per fee and first month's rent which is $1225. Not to mention they lost their food stamps and any extra money goes to feeding the kids. Unfortunately, if their unit is lost at auction this will put reintegration even further behind due to having to replace all their belonging. Would you please consider pitching in. We are so grateful Jennifer
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $625
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $625 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$625 out of $625 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
3
Normal Request
One of the children on my caseload is being disrupted on and will need to move placements by December 20th, the child would like to move with her older sister and brother in law, who would also like to have her but they are needing to get a bigger place to make this happen they currently only have a one bedroom , they have found a new place in which the deposit is 700 but they would also have to break their lease and pay 1410 they are needing assistance with getting these paid even if it is not the whole 2100, but at least the deposit would be okay
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $700
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $700 to go!
Rent Assistance
$700 out of $700 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
1
Normal Request
A child has been placed with his grandmother. The child is 2 years old and needs his own bed. The home also needs smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher to be able to meet the needs of an appropriate placement.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $130
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $130 to go!
Toddler Bedding Set
1 out of 1 items still needed
Fire Extinguisher
1 out of 1 items still needed
Smoke Detector
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
This mother of two has been working very hard to get her children back in her care period she is very close and is getting ready to start overnight visits. However she does not have beds for the children in her home. This family has been through a lot including the loss of one child in the last few months has suffered through a lot of grief and loss but has really turned things around and is on track. There is a 6 year old little girl and a four year old little boy
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $275
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $275 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
This mother of two has been working very hard to get her children back in her care period she is very close and is getting ready to start overnight visits. However she does not have beds for the children in her home. This family has been through a lot including the loss of one child in the last few months has suffered through a lot of grief and loss but has really turned things around and is on track. There is a 6 year old little girl and a four year old little boy
Location: Kansas City, KS 66101 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $350
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $350 to go!
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
6
Normal Request
This family is working on getting their finances in order, and are taking steps to continue to be financially stable. Dad has just gotten a new job, and is looking at moving to a more affordable apartment when the lease is up in January. he is current on all bills, however, his car payment has gotten out of hand, as he missed a few payments, and despite everything he is trying to do, he cannot seem to get ahead on his payments. He is worried that his car will be repossessed which will put his new job in jeopardy, as he will struggle to have reliable transportation to get there. He said if he could just get some help with getting back up to date on his car, he'll be in much better shape to continue working on staying financially stable, as well as keeping his credit at an ok spot so he can be approved for either a new apartment or a home loan. Dad and the social worker at the school are looking into veterans loan options as well, as he is a veteran and know that there are various assistance plans available to him through the military.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64154 - County: Platte - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- Park Hill School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $2200 to go!
Car payment back pay
$2200 out of $2200 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
1
High Urgency Request
Need help in purchasing new football cleats and helmet visor for a 14 y/o boy who recently reunified with his mom. Throughout his time in care he changed between multiple placements and different schools. Despite the many transfers, the teenager maintained excellent grades and attendance and has been able to play football at each school. He is growing rapidly and needs new cleats and a required visor for his new team. Football is extremely important to him and he works hard to ensure he can play in addition to his educational goals. He has high hopes and aspirations to attend college and interest in computers/coding. He utilizes football as a healthy coping skill and gains many skills from his coaches and team such as teamwork, discipline, and physical exercise. Either the specific items or a gift card to a sporting goods store would help obtain the items and allow him to pick out the right fit/style himself as he is learning financial skills as a teenager such as how much items cost, how to shop around, and check out/pay for yourself. Helping meet this need would free up funds in the home for other necessary items.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Jackson County CASA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Supplies
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
6
Normal Request
Two single moms, each with 2 children, are in need of extra support. Although they are both employed, they struggle financially to make ends meet. They are in need of basic furniture items for their home, including a couch, a kitchen table with 6 chairs, a vacuum cleaner, and clothing storage items. A plastic dresser or storage cart for each child would be ideal. The children include a girl (age 10) and three boys (ages, 7, 4, & 4). Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. Having a table and chairs in time for Thanksgiving would be a blessing.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64157 - County: Clay - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Liberty Public Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1350
5 Responses
Shanen: Sojourn has a love seat and oversized chair.
Sojourn On Savannah Ave. 1 week ago
Erica: I can get a table and chairs today if they still need this
Christ Community Leawood Campus. 1 week ago
An Anonymous Responder: Community Champion funds have been made available and we would like to help!
The Global Orphan Project. 3 days ago
David: Thank you for your very generous donation. God bless you!
Liberty Church Of Christ. 2 days ago
David: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Liberty Church Of Christ, Community Lead Church. 2 days ago
Needs 2 Needs / $700 to go!
Dresser
2 out of 4 items still needed
Couch
1 out of 1 items still needed
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
There is a need for a mother who is raising her 12 year old son who has a serious heart condition. This mother just moved into a separate house from the patient's father and is renting for the first time. About three months ago Mom decided that the environment her and her son were living in was not conducive to a healthy lifestyle so she found a rental property and is working hard as a housekeeper in order to pay the rent. Mom is needing assistance with a washing machine. She reports that she has a functional dryer but the washing machine is broken and she thinks she needs a new one completely! If a church is willing to support this Mom and her son it would be greatly appreciated! Additionally, the hospital social worker sent Mom a link for her to apply for food stamps but as of now, she has been paying for rent and utilities and food out of pocket and could really use support during this gap of time when the food stamps are not active yet. This Mother is Spanish-speaking only!
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO-Children's Mercy Hospital - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $650
1 Responses
Phyllis: Prince of Peace can provide groceries. We have a bilingual person on our team.
Prince Of Peace Catholic Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Washer
1 out of 1 items still needed
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
Asking for a toddler/convertible car seat and a highchair Young adult was in a car accident and has been unable to work. She will need a new car seat for her child because the seat was in the car at the time of the accident. She also needs a highchair because she was recently referred to an eating specialist for her son and told it would be best for him to have a highchair to eat.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- DCF - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $285
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $285 to go!
High Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler / Convertible Car Seat
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Critical Request
An older sister has become the primary caregiver for her sister who is in foster care. The older sister has recently moved into an apartment after the death of her infant son a few months ago. The older sister has a minimum amount of furniture and she could use help to furnish the apartment and create a space for her foster sister to feel at home. This family is needing two dressers, 2 night stands, two floor lamps, a dining table with chairs, a couch or a recliner, and two mirrors (either to hang on a wall or on a door). They will appreciate any and all help they can get.
Location: Lawrence, KS 66045 - County: Douglas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1230
2 Responses
Jerie: Dining table/chairs
Community Responder. 2 weeks ago
Dana: Need to discuss table and chairs.
Fellowship Bible Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 5 Needs / $1030 to go!
Dresser For a Girl
2 out of 2 items still needed
Loveseat / Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Night Stand
2 out of 2 items still needed
Floor Lamp
2 out of 2 items still needed
Mirror
2 out of 2 items still needed
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
3
Requests met
2
Children served
4
Economic impact
$2,300