Diamond Hill Presbyterian Church

A mom has been hospitalized due to premature rupture of membranes. This mother is set to deliver her baby girl, likely prematurely. Mother was expecting to have more time to compile resources for a car seat but is now facing a long term hospitalization. Mother does not have a car seat 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.

Thank you so much!!!

Mother who has a 2 month old and 5 year old daughter is currently facing eviction and is asking for assistance with her rent payment. Mother has been in court due to custody issues with her partner and has been left with very little support financially. Mother needs $1325 by MAY 9 in order to avoid going to court for the eviction. Mother wants to avoid eviction and remain housed with her two small children, if at all possible!

Mother is also in need of micro-preemie diapers, as her preemie daughter is still small and was recently re-hospitalized and discharged home. Even the preemie diapers that the hospital carries are too large for her daughter. Micro preemie diapers can be purchased at Amazon.com, look for Bambo Nature Hypoallergenic Dream Baby Diapers Size 0 (24 Count)

Every bit helps. Thank you so much!!

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.

A single mom with three young children is currently in need of beds for her two toddlers. The whole family currently sleeps together in a queen-sized bed which is both a safety hazardous and a hinderance to their well-being as the mother is unable to sleep through the night. The family is requesting a twin-size bed/mattress for the 4-year-old and a toddler bed/mattress for the 2-year-old. Additionally, the family is in need of another dresser as the space they are staying in does not have closets causing storage to be limited. A gently used dresser would be accepted if donated.

A student is needing dental work pretty severly. The sibling just had dental work done a few months ago and the family can not afford to cover the dental work their second child is now needing.

The procedure was schedule, but the clinic would not proceed with it until the $100 from his previous appointment was paid for and the total for Phase 1 ($1,338.00) is paid. School personel has spoken with the dental office and they will not set the family up on a payment plan. Once phase 1 is done, they will then make an appointment for Phase 2, and again will not proceed with it until it is paid for ahead of time.

The proposed bill is $2,466.00 total.

Thank you for any help that can be offered with this

A mother is in the process of moving herself and her children out of her ex-partner’s home to begin a fresh start. She is in need of essential furniture to help create a safe and comfortable new space for her family. Specifically, she is looking for beds — ideally a full-size, a queen, and a toddler bed. Additionally, any dressers, a dining table with chairs, or other household items that could support this transition would be deeply appreciated. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference during this important time of rebuilding.

She is moving beginning of June :)

Hello! A grandmother recently became emergency approved as a foster parent for her 5 year old granddaughter through our agency. She is currently going through a divorce while now trying to raise her granddaughter. She is in need of a twin sized trundle bed and mattress so that the child has an appropriate place to sleep in her home. Currently the child is sleeping in her bed, and she is sleeping on the sofa. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A family has recently undergone a house fire and lost all of their belongings. This family has specifically requested help in getting their 7 year-old daughter some new clothes and belongings. The child wears 10/12 clothes and wears shoe size 1. She will also need undergarments, socks, and any essential items- as she has lost everything.

Anything to help is appreciated.

Single mother who moved to the Lynchburg area with her elementary aged son and daughter. Mom has made sure the kid have almost everything they need, often neglecting herself. Mom just has a mattress on the floor, is in need of a bed frame, and 2 dressers.

Mom of two. Son have significant behavioral concerns that causes him to run out of the home. Mom lives about 500 ft from a busy main road. Mom would like safety locks for the front and back door. Another need is dressers for mom and 2 kids (1 girl, 1 boy).

Mom who has been in a Domestic Violence relationship, recent incident cause mom to have an busted lip, dislocated jaw that is requiring her to need reconstructive surgery. This family is in need of a bed for mom as she has been sleeping on an air mattress since she moved in Nov. and a sofa to give her and her son a place to sit, so they don't have to spend all their time in the bedroom.

D, a 5yo non-verbal autistic child, recently started a trial home placement with his parents. Both parents have worked to meet service plan goals and the placement has been determined to be safe. Unfortunately, resources for children with developmental needs are limited in the area as well as child care options. For the parents to continue to meet their service plan goals, they must participate in mental health services. The father works outside of the home and the mother is a stay-at-home parent. To support this trial home placement and its long-term stability, the Department is looking for assistance with the following:

1. Someone to provide childcare for 1-1.5 hours every week or every other week to D. while his mother participates in counseling services (Volunteer would need to complete background checks w/ the Department). While the weather is nice, this could be provided at a park or similar. This is needed now through August when school starts.
2. Any suggestions on resources for a child with this level of needs. He has Medicaid and is open to FAPT and CSA funding. For ABA therapy, Compass has an up-to 1-year waitlist. He has an IEP with the schools and will be assessed for VIA; however, there are no summertime options identified at this time to provide respite to the mother &/or behavioral support. So suggestions for any in-home providers for ABA or other intensive therapies, any camps or supportive day services, behavioral supports, etc., would be appreciated.