First Presbyterian Church Mesa
A response team of First Presbyterian Church Mesa

-1d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
The mother just relocated from North Carolina to Phoenix, Arizona, with her sister. She was a victim of a domestic violence dispute. She was able to get away, obtained an order of protection, and relocated to Arizona to ensure her and her child's safety. Since she had to travel across state lines, she has very minimal baby supplies and is in need of more. She will also be referred by the Department to other community services since she is new to Arizona. The mother traveled and was not able to bring only limited items. She needs a bassinet, baby bottles, diapers size 4, wipes, she would like a car seat and clothing is a size 12 months.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85008
$161.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

-3d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
Grandmother took in her two granddaughters - ages 11 and 13. Only the 11 year-old resides at home with grandma. There are a couple doors, a window, and holes in the wall that need repairing. Grandma is in a wheelchair and only works part-time. She takes care of her granddaughter's needs and is very strong in her faith. This would greatly help grandma, as her income is limited and there are other bills she currently has to pay.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85040
$600.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

-8d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
The household is Mother, her 7 children, and 1 child that was placed with her. She is fictive kin for the child. The Mother is looking to get a twin size bed for the child and some bedding for him. He is 13 years old. There is no preference on anything.
Mesa, Arizona • 85202
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

-10d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
Mother just got her apartment and is in need of new furniture and kitchen supplies! Mother is asking for all the help that she can get to make the house feel more like a home and when she is reunified with her child, she wants to make sure the home is all set up and made to feel comfortable.
Mesa, Arizona • 85202
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

-16d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
Currently, the family is just moving into their new apartment. The family was needing housing to finally start the reunification process with their children. The family also has a new baby that was not brought into care. Currently, 3 of the children are placed in foster care. The family would be eligible for overnight visits in the near future if they are able to get the furniture needed. Please reach out with any questions.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85008
$1,651.00 still needed
4 Children
2 Adults

-16d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
Mother moved into a home with only beddings and needs living room and dinning room furniture.
Mesa, Arizona • 85202
$750.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

-17d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This request is for a mother who recently had a newborn baby. She has had some financial struggles lately and doesn't have a mode of transportation. It would benefit her to have a stroller and baby carrier so that she can safely take her child out into the community.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85034 • Our Lady of Joy
$0.00 still needed
2 Children

-19d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
A single mother of two teenagers recently moved to Phoenix from Oklahoma city. She moved to help provide for her family and get access to more services for her daughter with behavioral health needs. The mom works full time to meet her child's needs but has been unable to afford needed furniture for home and her children. Her daughter struggles with mental health needs and behavioral outbursts. The mom has been had her enrolled with multiple behavioral health services and is focused on her needs when she is not working. The mom has a strong connection with both children and tries to prioritize spending time with them and having fun wit them when she is off from work. This family is in need of a couch and a dinning table as well as a bed for herself. The home they are staying in is currently unfurnished with only a bed for each child.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85018
$400.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult

-23d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
A Family in Need of a Lifeline
We’re reaching out on behalf of one of our client families who is facing a difficult season. The father recently lost his job, and although the mother is working full time, her income alone isn’t enough to sustain the household. Despite their best efforts, they are struggling to cover basic needs—gas, rent, and utilities—and are in urgent need of support.
This is a hardworking family that isn’t looking for a handout, but a hand up. They have been actively engaged in our parenting program, consistently attending classes and using their earned baby bucks to purchase diapers and wipes. Their commitment to growth, stability, and their children’s well-being is evident.
The mother’s love for her children is inspiring. She is currently pregnant with her third child. She has an 11 y/o daughter and 3 y/o son. She faithfully brings them to the center, including her sweet pre-teen daughter who adores her baby brother. They are doing all they can—but right now, they just need a little help to bridge the gap until the father can secure new employment.
If you feel led to help, your generosity—whether through a gas card, rental assistance, or support with utility bills—would mean the world to this family. Together, we can be the lifeline they need to move forward with hope and dignity.
Thank you for considering how you can make a difference. 💛
Mesa, Arizona • 85208
$1,900.00 still needed
3 Children
2 Adults

-24d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This single mother has three little ones and one on the way. She has all girls, but now her unborn son is near and she does not have any baby items or boy clothing. She has a part-time job, she lives in section 8 housing. She is trying to meet her children's basic needs while meeting their medical needs. Her youngest is diagnosed with Turner Syndrome, which requires medication and doctor visits. Mom comes up short on the bill due to having to take off work for doctor appointments. Mother expressed just needing some starter items for her newborn baby.
She is in need of diapers size 1 and wipes, a stroller, and a car seat. Mother is in need of baby pacifiers, baby bottles. Mom stated the baby is measuring big already, she would need clothing as well, may 0-3 months. Also, a bassinet will be helpful, DCS involvement may not be involved when the baby is born.
Phoenix, Arizona • 85008
$0.00 still needed
4 Children
1 Adult

-25d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
Family recently moved into a new place after being homeless and living in a motel room. The family is in need of beds, living room furniture, and dishes. The family is in a three bedroom. Parents are in need of a Queen/King size bed and bedframe. The children are in need of two twin beds and bedframe. The family also need bedding for each room. Family is also requesting dressers for each room, two for larger bedroom due to parents sharing room with the two toddlers.
Mesa, Arizona • 85204
$1,221.00 still needed
4 Children
2 Adults

-26d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This family of six, including both parents and four children, are in need of three dressers for the children. Parents were previously involved in an out-of-home case with the Department years ago; however, they have been clean and sober for 7 years. The family has an open in-home services only case with the Department to ensure the children's needs continue to be met. One of the four children has an Oppositional Defiance Disorder diagnosis, which parents currently have them in therapy for to address; however, the child has damaged some furniture in the past when their ODD diagnosis wasn't fully addressed. These three dressers, for three out of the four children, would help ensure the children's rooms can be clean, organized and decluttered; the children having an organized and decluttered bedroom would help ensure school mornings can run more smoothly as well.
Mesa, Arizona • 85210
$450.00 still needed
3 Children
2 Adults