First United Methodist Church

, Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
Team Leader(s) Theresa Moyer, Laura Blevins, Sharon Thomson, Linda Haskell-Sherman
Partner in the Clay County Community

Open Requests

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Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
8
Normal Request
A family is in need of assistance to help them get caught up so that the children do not enter care. The kids are staying with a grandparent and the family has recently lost a family member. The kids have come to stay with them unexpectedly. and they are tryig to navigate their new financial situation. In the meantime they are needing some assistance. There are multiple utilities that are overdue. Some of the other things that have been requested are gas cards, food vouchers, clothing for the kiddos, as well as twin size blankets. The kid's sizes are girls 5 to 6 and boys 7 to 8.
Location: Kearney, MO 64060 - County: Clay - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2116
2 Responses
Judy: The office manager at GlenHaven can complete an online referral to Clay County Clothes Closet if not done by FSD
Glen Haven Church. 3 days ago
Shelly: New Wine Church can help with this need. Just let me know the details and we will be happy to meet this need.
New Wine Church. 1 day ago
Needs 7 Needs / $1676 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$176 out of $176 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$570 out of $570 still needed
Gas Card
1 out of 1 items still needed
Groceries (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
2 out of 2 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Utility Bill Assistance
$240 Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
50
Normal Request
The Clay County Children's Division is requesting 20 drug vouchers be purchased from Northland Dependency. These vouchers are $20 each and can be pre-paid by contacting Northland Dependency in Liberty and asking for Bridget or Kayla. These vouchers are used when drug use is a concern on open cases and can help assess parental capacities and help ensure safety of children. Once purchased, someone from Children's Division can pick up the vouchers.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 30 - Adults Served: 20 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
1 Responses
Felecia: Journey Church will purchase 20 vouchers.
Journey Church Of KC. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
20 drug vouchers
$400 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
High Urgency Request
A teenager is in need of $180.00 to attend a two-day football camp that is from June 4th 2023 until June 5th,2023. This camp will help this young person continue to hone their skills in football. Football is a major outlet for this young person to release stress and to work on communication and team building skills with a team.
Location: Buckner, MO 64016 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Crittenton - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
1 Responses
Lisa: MAX Insurance can fund this need.
MAX Insurance. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Football Camp
$180 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Single mom with hip issues, making it hard to walk. She is having trouble keeping her house clean. She has to borrows a vacuum from people. Also the upstairs toilet needs new pluming in the tank. (I don't know what its called. Like the flapper and the ball.) Thank you
Location: Cameron, MO 64429 - County: Clinton - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $95
2 Responses
Megan: I have a vacuum
Grace Calvary Chapel. 5 days ago
Lisa: MAX Insurance can fund this need.
MAX Insurance. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Vacuum Cleaner
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Plumming for the tank in the toilet
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
149
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

Clay County Children's Division often has children brought into emergency care with nothing but what they have on. Sometimes this is a baby with only a diaper and a onesie and sometimes it's a teenager with too small clothing and no shoes. Every child deserves clean, comfortable clothes as well as hygiene items to make them feel as best as they can in a very scary time of their life. We want to ensure that every child in need has the opportunity for these items. To ensure that we can fulfill this need for any child, we have to have a range of clothing and items for ages preemie to age 18. Thank you for your consideration. Special Instructions: Items may be dropped off at Clay County Children's Division. Clothing items may be gently used.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 149 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $911
No Responses
Needs 23 Needs / $911 to go!
Newborn diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Size 1 diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Size 4 diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Preemie boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
18mo boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
2T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
4T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
5T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Size 6 boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Baby wipes
11 out of 11 items still needed
preemie girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Newborn girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
0-3mo girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
baby bottles
1 out of 1 items still needed
Baby formula
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pack of Men's small underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of Women's Small underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of women's large underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of Women's XL underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pacifiers (for baby)
5 out of 5 items still needed
Pack of Baby wash cloths
2 out of 2 items still needed
Baby bath towels
3 out of 3 items still needed
Children's Sunscreen
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
1
High Urgency Request
A smart & vibrant 10- year old has been placed in the care of her aunt for the past two years. During that time her aunt has taken her in to her home and provided her with a safe, loving and stable home. Her aunt moved into a better neighborhood and school district to provide her niece a better lifestyle. Shortly after moving the aunt lost her job and is now struggling to make ends meet. She has gone through all of the steps to take guardianship of this youth & is awaiting guardianship any day now. The youth is in need of some things that the aunt is unable to provide at this time. She is in need of some summer clothing, girls size 10 tops & shorts, women's shoes size 6.5. or 7 tennis shoes. If you are able to help out with this need it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $255
2 Responses
Erica: I can provide all of this. Can we take the girl shopping so she can try the shoes on ect?
Christ Community Leawood Campus. 4 days ago
Judy: If there's noone to handle this at FSD, The office administrator at GlenHaven Church can submit web referrals to Clay County Clothes Closet.
Glen Haven Church. 3 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Girls size 10 tops / shorts
6 Item(s) Met in full!
Womes size 6.5 / 7 tennis shoes
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Children's Division is working with a single mom of four. The family has lost a number of things due to being homeless and have recently found a place to live. They had to flee from their last home on account of domestic violence and are essentially starting all over again. They are such a close-knit family that is in need of some assistance. The following is a list of their needs; Female Child 1 (Age: 9) - 10/12 shirts - 14/16 pants - 8 underwear - Size 7 Shoes Female Child 2 (Age: 8) -7/8 Shirts - 7/8 pants - 6 underwear - Size 2.5 Shoes Female Child 3 (Age: 5) - 6 Shirts - 6 Pants - 4 underwear - Size 1 Shoes Male Child (Age: 3) - 3T Clothing - 4 underwear - Size 11 Shoe Mom: - XL Shirt - 20W Black Pants - 40DD Bra - Size 8 Underwear - Size 10 Shoes The Family is also in need of kitchen supplies (Pots, pans, dishes, silverware, ect), toiletries, laundry soap, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, pillows, sheets, blankets, and a first aid kit. The mother is also needing a new wheel alignment on her car and a radiator replaces. She states that she has the parts, she just needs help getting them put on correctly. She would love a washing machine as well but knows that it is a huge ask.
Location: Independence, MO 64056 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1164
1 Responses
Emily: Hi, Our church's Impact Center is about 20 minutes from your client and would likely have many of the clothing items requested. Your client can make an appointment here: https://takethejourney.cc/journey-impact-center/ Thought I'd share in case it helps with some of the needs!
Journey Church International. 1 day ago
Needs 10 Needs / $1164 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Clothes for an Adult (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Plates Set of 4
2 out of 2 items still needed
Silverware 20-piece set for 4
1 out of 1 items still needed
Cups Set of 6
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bowls Set of 4
2 out of 2 items still needed
Cleaning Supplies (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Double Bed Sheets
5 out of 5 items still needed
Pillow
5 out of 5 items still needed
Car Repair
$400 out of $400 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
3
High Urgency Request
Single mother of two needs help with securing two new bedroom doors for her room and her son's room. The daughter suffers from mental health issues. Mother and son need to have working doors that can be securely locked from the inside to provide them peace of mind and safety. The doors and installation are needed.
Location: Plattsburg, MO 64477 - County: Clinton - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $350
2 Responses
Stephanie: Faith Walkers Outreach would love to help this family by funding this need.
Faith Walkers Outreach. 1 week ago
Shelby: There are resources made available from the community. Faith Walkers outreach would love to take the lead and working out the details.
Faith Walkers Outreach, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
2 Interior Doors with Installation
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
This family is only needing help for their utility bill that has gone out of there budget. It doesn't seem like it is a reoccurring issue with the family. They are capable of keeping up with the following payments, but one month had gotten away from them and has now piled up and it is beyond what they can afford alone. They are reaching out and asking for help. The household consists of 3, both parents and a child. The bill is 274$ to avoid shut off, but the entire bill is $444.
Location: Grain Valley, MO 64029 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $444
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $444 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$444 out of $444 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Critical Request
A single mother of 4 kids. Mom has experienced homelessness and in February 2023 got a home for her and her kids. She does not work and is needing help paying her rent for the month. Mom is great and working hard to get back on her feet. $230 is needed as soon as possible. Updated on May 30, 2023 by an Agency Worker
The mother of this family has followed up with me several times regarding this need. If there are any churches who could do part of the $230 that is needed, that would work as well.
Location: Independence, MO 64056 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $230
1 Responses
Lisa: Church of the Resurrection can fund this request.
Community Responder. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$230 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
200
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

Children who we have in foster care are given presents when it is their birthdays by our staff. Sometimes this means that staff are spending their own money on these gifts. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have been able to have a birthday closet, but our birthday closet is in need of restocking for gifts for various ages. Thank you! Special Instructions: Bring to Children's Division at 7000 Liberty Dr. Liberty, MO 64068.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 200 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1890
8 Responses
Lisa: I will purchase and bring to the office!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 2 weeks ago
Lisa: I will purchase and bring them to the office!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 2 weeks ago
An Anonymous Responder: We can help fund the start of this!
The Global Orphan Project. 4 days ago
Brenda: I will purchase hot wheels and guess who game Platte Woods has sent this need to it's team and will be collecting items over the next 10 days. We will then bring them to the office when collected
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: Will drop off at Platte Woods UMC and the church will gather items to bring them to the office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: Will drop off at PWUMC and the church will take all items to the office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: 1 nerf gun, 8cake mixes 8 icings will be dropped off at Platte Woods Church and gathered and taken to children's division office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brandi: Judy Spinner from PWUMC will provide these
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 10 hours ago
Needs 14 Needs / $1015 to go!
Bedside Lamp and Clock
2 out of 2 items still needed
Construction Toy Trucks
3 out of 3 items still needed
Yeti water bottles
3 out of 6 items still needed
Robot STEM Project
4 out of 4 items still needed
Bucket of Dinosaurs
1 out of 2 items still needed
Nerf Gun
2 out of 3 items still needed
Remote Control Car
3 out of 3 items still needed
Lego set
3 out of 3 items still needed
Science kit
2 out of 2 items still needed
Superhero Action figure set
3 out of 3 items still needed
Nail Polish kit
2 out of 2 items still needed
Galaxy Game Cube
3 out of 3 items still needed
12 pack multi size bday gift bags
2 out of 2 items still needed
Birthday Wrapping paper roll
4 out of 4 items still needed
30 Magnetic Toys
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Colorful Doodle Board
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Indoor Basketball Hoop and Ball
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Water Proof Watch
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Pop and Catch
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Hot Wheel Set
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Guess Who Game
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Sequence Game
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Cake mix - assorted
15 Item(s) Met in full!
icing canister - assorted
15 Item(s) Met in full!
happy birthday candles
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
Normal Request
A family is in need of items to help maintain their home and keep it clean. They need a vacuum, broom, mop,2 outdoor garbage bins, toy boxes and organizational shelves, and plastic sheets for the beds.
Location: Cameron, MO 64429 - County: Clinton - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $365
3 Responses
Paulette: We would like to provide $50 for cleaning supplies. Please let me know where to send a gift card.
PLATTSBURG FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 1 month ago
Jackie: FBC Plattsburg will provide a broom/dust pan and a toy organizer
PLATTSBURG FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 1 month ago
Megan: I can provide the mattress protector, bin and mop of someone can pick them up in Saint joseph.
Grace Calvary Chapel. 1 week ago
Needs 3 Needs / $195 to go!
Plastic Storage Drawers
1 out of 1 items still needed
Vacuum Cleaner
1 out of 1 items still needed
Large trash bin for outdoors
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin Mattress Protector
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Cleaning Supplies (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Storage Bin
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Mop
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Broom
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
This mother was working 2 jobs while pregnant and trying to save up before giving birth. Her son came early though and was very premature. She has stopped working to be with him at the hospital and is attempting to breastfeed him since that is best for all babies but especially premature babies, but she now cannot afford her rent. She will likely be off for at least 8 weeks. Her rent is $1,300.00. The mother may be able to return to work after 8 weeks to maintain her livelihood, but in the meantime needs extra support since she had tried to plan for this event and the baby had other ideas about when to be born Updated on May 10, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Mom now has an eviction notice with a baby about to come home from the NICU and this request is even more urgent. Help would allow this baby to go home with his mother.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO-Children's Mercy Hospital - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1300 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1300 out of $1300 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
9
Normal Request
This family is in need and need some assistance with stuff to keep kids occupied along with shoes and totes for clothing. - SHOES FOR GIRL KID SIZE 3 (SLIP ON AND TIE SHOES FOR SUMMER) GIRL BIKE FOR 10 YO GIRL, AND TOTES TO HOLD LOTS OF CLOTHING. FAMILY OF 3 ADULTS, 6 KIDS LIVING IN HOTEL ROOM.
Location: Blue Springs, MO 64015 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
3 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: funding items.
Community Responder. 4 weeks ago
Cornerstone: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Cornerstone Church, Community Lead Church. 5 days ago
Cornerstone: Hello! Is there a way to get the contact info to connect with the family or would you like me to send the items or gift card to you? Here is my email address ******@email.com
Cornerstone Church. 11 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
7
Responses
4
Requests met
4
Children served
32
Economic impact
$2,872