First United Methodist Church Dallas

1928 Ross, Dallas, Texas 75201
Team Leader(s) Angie Connelly, Holly Bandel
Partner in the Dallas County - Downtown/Central Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
High Urgency Request
A single mother needs help with rental assistance. She has five children ages 9,6,4,1,and 5months. Her hours were reduced at work and she fell behind. Mom received a notice stating that she will be evicted if the balance on her apartment is not paid. Mom has reached for help through another agency in the past. Mom has been making monetary contributions toward her rent but is to far behind. The remaining balance on her rent is 1750.00. Any amount of help toward the balance would be appreciated.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1000
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1000 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1000 out of $1000 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
High Urgency Request
I have a parent who was able to finally move into an apartment through the Salvation Army. The father only has outdoor chairs to sit in. The father has congestive heart failure and is sleeping on a hard floor. The Salvation Army has informed the father they would help with furniture, but no one is returning his phone calls. The Father can benefit from a bedroom set/ just a bed full size or larger. The father would also benefit from a living room set. The apartment is a one-bedroom apartment, and his 17-year-old son will be united with him. If there is a living room set the 17-year-old will have somewhere to sit and sleep. If the father gives the 17-year-old the bedroom the father will have some where to sleep and sit if a living set is provided as well.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $910
No Responses
Needs 7 Needs / $910 to go!
Queen Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pillow
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Queen Comforter or Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Couch
1 out of 1 items still needed
Loveseat / Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
Maternal aunt is currently caring for her nephew with special needs who was removed from the care of his parents due to abuse/neglect. The caregiver has expressed interest in providing long term care for the children should it become an option. She has reported temporary financial restraints due to missing multiple unpaid days from work. The caregiver is seeking rental assistance in the amount of $500 to assist her in maintaining the current rent/household utilities. The caregiver expressed that she would be most grateful for any assistance as she wants to ensure that she can continue to provide the child's needs in a safe and stable environment.
Location: Garland, TX 75043 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Rent Assistance
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
This youth is 15 years old. She struggles with self-confidence due to extreme skin issues, bullying at school, and lack of peer relationships. She plans on starting a vlog documenting her journey in learning herself and improving her over-all wellbeing. Topics that she plans on documenting include but are not limited to positive affirmations, makeup, hair, and dance. She is also looking into documenting her journey of improving her skin. She is currently struggling in school due to not feeling comfortable around her peers. By being able to do this, her confidence will be increased, and it will hopefully motivate her to participate in other avenues. The hope is also that she will be able to build and maintain positive relationships with her peers. This youth's goal is to also create revenue off her vlog through subscribers and views (YouTube).
Location: Balch Springs, TX 75180 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $123
1 Responses
Lori: What are the items she is needing?
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Custom Tangible
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Custom Tangible
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Custom Tangible
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
8
High Urgency Request
single mother providing for the family. The family has a 6 month old girl, 2 year old girl, 4 year old boy, 5 year old boy, 7 year old girl, 9 year old girl and a 12 year old girl. The caregivers are working very hard to provide a safe and stable home environment to maintain stability and a safe environment. She is currently in need of dressers to store the children's clothes.
Location: Mesquite, TX 75181 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 7 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $270
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $270 to go!
Dresser
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help remove an educational barrier for a child
1
Normal Request
Special education student (14 years old) who has a auditory impairment is needing a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA). Dad is a single parent raising two boys and works for the public school system. The family's health insurance is helpful, but the out-of-pocket cost after insurance is applied is $4,800. The student needs this hearing aid in order to function not only academically, but socially as well. This family is appreciative of any funds that can be contributed to help this child.
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Grand Prairie ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $4000
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $4000 to go!
Donations for bone-anchored hearing aid
$4000 out of $4000 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
A single mother of a 6month old boy in need of a large foam play mat with numbers, pictures, and letters to improve his development and allow him a wide range to crawl safely. She also needs a play pen or pack and play along with a high chair. The baby needs age appropriate toys ranging from 6months to 2years. Thank you for your consideration and kindness.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $225
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $345 to go!
Baby Gate
1 out of 1 items still needed
High Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pack-n-Play
1 out of 1 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
3 out of 3 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
I have a paternal grandmother caring for her grandparent who recently moved to a bigger home in order to care for her 1 year old granddaughter who has been in foster care for over a year. Her hopes is to provide her granddaughter with a permanent home. She is trying to give her an appropriate space for her to grow and needs help with furnishing it. She would like to receive assistance in purchasing this playset from Amazon
Location: Arlington, TX 76010 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Our Community Our Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $70
1 Responses
Shana: I have $75 in Amazon gift cards I’d love to donate for this purchase, if that’s possible? I can email the digital gift card codes if that works.
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Dresser For a Girl
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Single mom of two, needs assistance paying her light bill. Mom is a teacher who is unable to afford all of her bills this month, due to transferring schools. Asking for assistance with her water bill which is due May 22nd in the amount of $306.00.
Location: Dallas, TX 75236 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Communities United For Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $306
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $306 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$306 out of $306 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
A mother 3 children who is a victim of domestic/family violence and currently going through a divorce is in need of a camera system for their home and an alternator for her van. Helping meet this family needs will help provide security and safety precautions for this family and help this mother get to and from work so that she can continue to meet the needs for her children. The children are ages 6y, 15y and 18y (graduated adult).
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $630
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $630 to go!
camera system (ring)
$130 out of $130 still needed
Car Repair
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
5
Normal Request
Hello, I have maternal grandparents approved to be kinship caregivers for their three granddaughters. The children are currently in foster care while we await assistance. We are in need of a bunk bed with mattresses to proceed with placement. Updated on May 19, 2023 by an Agency Worker
N/A
Location: Dallas, TX 75211 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $535
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $535 to go!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Normal Request
Ms. Whigham needs assistance with furniture in her new apartment, provided by DFPS Housing Assistance Program. Ms. Whigham has a 4-month-old child and a child that recently turned 1 years old. Ms. Whigham is not asking for any specific kind of furniture, but doe's need a couch set, Queen Size Bed set for her room, Toddler Bed Set, Crib, and stroller. She needs it delivered to her new apartment since she has no family or friend assistance with anything regarding her children. Her new address is 7310 Marvin D. Love Fwy Apt. 1021 Dallas, TX 75237.
Location: Dallas, TX 75237 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1950
1 Responses
Jade: We can provide some of the furniture items through our partner
Highland Park Presbyterian Church. 6 days ago
Needs 3 Needs / $525 to go!
Couch
1 out of 2 items still needed
Pack-n-Play
1 out of 1 items still needed
Double Stroller
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bed Frame (Queen)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Bed Frame (Twin)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Queen Box Spring
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Queen Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Box Spring
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
7
Critical Request
Grandmother of 6 children, ages 5month, 1, 2, 3 4 and 5. She is needing assistance with electric bill and cell phone bill. The grand mother lost her job when the children where initially placed in her home. Due to not having employment, she has fallen behind in her bills. The assistance would help maintain the kinship placement
Location: Mesquite, TX 75149 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $503
2 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: I want to contribute toward her bills!
Community Responder. 5 days ago
Gloria: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Vision Temple Ministries, Community Lead Church. 4 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $403 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$403 out of $403 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$100 Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
This case involves a grandmother caring for her 4-year old and 2-year old grandchildren. The children were recently placed with her and are sharing a bed. This family is in need of two toddler beds in order to be compliant with CPS policy. If this need is met the children will be allowed to remain with their grandmother and not be placed in a foster home of someone they don’t know.
Location: Dallas, TX 75211 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $530
1 Responses
Jade: If a trundle bed & mattresses would work, we can cover this with our partner Dallas Furniture Bank - this is what they usually recommend for toddlers!
Highland Park Presbyterian Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Toddler Bed Frame
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Mattress
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
Aunt who is caring for her niece. She is needing assistance with the adoption licensing process. She is needing a fire extinguisher and ladder for the fire escape.
Location: Dallas, TX 75212 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $200 to go!
fire extinguisher
$100 out of $100 still needed
fire escape ladder
$100 out of $100 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
7
High Urgency Request
Kinship family is needing emergency assistance with household bills. The primary kinship caregiver, and sole income earner of household was recently laid off from her job. She is the caregiver for a 2, 5 and 7 year old under CPS custody. In addition, there is a new born infant who resides in the home. She has fallen behind on essential household bills. Without assistance, she runs the risk of losing access to running water, electric and gas. Without these running utilities, she runs the risk of having the children removed from her home. The children do not have another kinship caregiver who would be able to assist in caring for the children. This would lead to the children entering the foster care system.
Location: Dallas, TX 75212 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $898
3 Responses
Brett: Provide some funds.
Community Responder. 2 weeks ago
Gloria: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Vision Temple Ministries, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Gloria: God bless, and thank you to the responder of this need
Vision Temple Ministries. 1 week ago
Needs 3 Needs / $798 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$198 out of $298 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$269 out of $269 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$331 out of $331 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Request
We are trying to return a couple of children with special needs home with their mother. They have a bunk bed, but need a full size mattress for the bottom bunk. The family is also in need of a toddler bed.
Location: Dallas, TX 75224 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 5 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $425
1 Responses
Jade: If a trundle bed suffices for toddler bed, we can supply everything - our partner, Dallas Furniture Bank recommends the trundles for toddlers since they are so low to ground. If this works, please email me.
Highland Park Presbyterian Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Full / Double Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help remove an educational barrier for a child
1
Normal Request
Our student has faced so many obstacles to his education, but he is going to graduate. He does not have the resources to furnish a dorm room, but he has been granted financial aid for tuition. Please help us bless him with the personal items he needs.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $350
3 Responses
Janet: We have some toiletry item kits and laundry detergent available to give.
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority. 2 weeks ago
Gloria: Your kindness is appreciated, and may you continue to be blessed
Vision Temple Ministries. 2 weeks ago
Gloria: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Vision Temple Ministries, Community Lead Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 3 Needs / $250 to go!
towels
3 out of 3 items still needed
under the bed storage
2 out of 2 items still needed
lockable storage locker, small fan,
1 out of 1 items still needed
personal hygiene items
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help improve a child's safety/well-being
1
High Urgency Request
We have a single mother student whose 2 year old child has no bed. The mother is single and working hard to graduate. Lifting this burden from her would allow her to focus on school.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $330
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $330 to go!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler Bed Sheets
2 out of 2 items still needed
Toddler Comforter / Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help remove an educational barrier for a child
1
Normal Request
Our small high school provides full wrap around case management services for our 27 students. A graduating student is headed for college, but has need of the basic dorm items, personal hygiene items and clothes for college life.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $340
1 Responses
Jerry: Yes, we can help.
Disciple City Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
dress pants size 34x32
2 Item(s) Met in full!
light weight jacket
1 Item(s) Met in full!
medium size pajamas
2 Item(s) Met in full!
medium size sweaters
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Pillow
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
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Responses
34
Requests met
34
Children served
444
Economic impact
$37,233