Grace Chapel

I am seeking financial support to help fund driving lessons and a driver’s test through Drive Safe Driving School for a resilient 19-year-old young adult who hasn’t had the opportunity to learn the essential skill of driving due to significant life barriers. This young man, his mother, and 11 year old brother have been living in a temporary unstable housing situation in rural Douglas County. Transportation options are severely limited. His mother does not have a valid dritver’s license, and there are no family or friends available to teach him how to drive. This young adult has navigated life under the weight of chronic instability and poverty. Getting to essential services is a constant challenge and vital resources like food pantries are often inaccessible. Despite challenges, this young man is working closely with community services and making great strides toward independence. He is committed to earning his GED, having been disconnected from the education system since 8th grade, and he is highly motivated to gain stable employment. The opportunity to drive would be life-changing: it would open doors to jobs, education, and essential services, while also giving him a sense of dignity and self-worth that comes from achieving a goal so many of his peers take for granted. Financial funding may contribute to giving a young adult who has faced overwhelming obstacles a real chance at building a stable and successful future.

I am working with a mother who lost custody of her child. She is working on getting him back, but she is struggling financially. She does not have much food in her home despite going to food banks. She is making it by on minimal groceries for herself, but she does not have enough food to supply to her son. She is working full time and is doing the best that she can. I am hoping to get her some support through a King Soopers gift card so she can purchase some groceries for her son. He is 3 years old and is very picky on what is being received by the food bank.

I am currently working with a single mother of two who is a survivor of domestic violence. She is currently doordashing as her primary job, but she is struggling to afford the amount of gas that goes into doordashing. She has a 4 year old son that she takes with her since she cant afford daycare. I am asking for any help in assisting mom with some gift cards for gas so ensure that she can continue to doordash while caring for her two children. The father is currently out of the picture due to a recent arrest for domestic violence against mother. I do not want mother to feel as though she needs to reply on her abuse to provide her for herself and her children.

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I'm currently working with a family I have two little girls who are placed out of the home with a family member. We have asked mother and father on several occasions to provide clothing to the children as they are getting older, and summer is quickly approaching. However, mother and father has yet to provide the children with any clothes since they have been placed out of the home. I am hoping to get a gift card to allow both of the girls to pick out of new clothes for the summer. Grandmother is struggling financially as she is not only is she housing both children, but she is juggling school, mental health services, and everything else that the girls need to be successful. Both of the girls are so so sweet and I want to help out where we can. I hope that both children can get $200 to go on their own little shopping spree.

We are reaching out on behalf of a dedicated mother and her two young sons who are currently facing financial hardship. Despite her best efforts to provide for her family, the mother is struggling to make ends meet due to limited work opportunities and the growing burden of household expenses. One of her needs is asstiance with gas in order to be able to drive around for work. My hopes are to get her gas cards to help ease this burden.

I’m reaching out on behalf of a single mother and her toddler who are currently being supported through the Maternal and Child Health Program at the Douglas County Health Department. This family recently experienced a medical emergency that required the toddler to be hospitalized unexpectedly and undergo surgery. Due to this crisis, the mother was unable to work for approximately 2 weeks and is now facing significant financial hardship. We are reaching out to request gift cards for food and gas to help relieve some of the immediate burden she is facing. Any support you can provide would go a long way in helping this family stabilize during a very difficult time. Thank you so much for considering this request and for your continued dedication to supporting families in our community.

This family is in need of a gift to help with either groceries or clothes for the summer. The children have recently been through something very tragic and any support would be helpful for the caregivers.

Child has been placed with her brother who is legally blind since last year. Child is wanting to spend time with friends but it is difficult for brother to do this given his disability. Brother willfully took on the role of being a caregiver for his sibling. Brother would like to get his sister's hair done as well as nails done with her friend and would appreciate a visa gift card to help fund this. Brother takes on sole financial responsibility and doesn't have extra money for things that child is wanting.

Client is a single mother of three, working on having the children return to her care. Client has been very engaged in treatment and has overcome significant mental health challenges and impacts from past trauma. Client is working on getting a vehicle to be able to transport the children to and from school, appointments, activities, etc. Client is trying to save money to make a down payment for a used vehicle; however, is struggling to do so as the sole financial provider of the home. Client is close to having the children return to her care; however, there are concerns about her ability to be successful without the ability to transport the children to appointments/school and assistance with a down payment for a vehicle would help ease concerns and help this mom meet the needs of the children.

They are a 18 year old who will be moving into their own apartment since being in foster care. They do not have a lot of stuff to take with them. They will need help with furniture and bedding and just furnishing their apartment in general. They are extremely responsible and have saved up a lot by working two jobs but could use the assistance as we all know starting out in a new apartment is extremely expensive.

They are a 18 year old who will be moving into their own apartment since being in foster care. They do not have a lot of stuff to take with them. They will need help with furniture and bedding and just furnishing their apartment in general. They are extremely responsible and have saved up a lot by working two jobs but could use the assistance as we all know starting out in a new apartment is extremely expensive.

I'm currently working with a resilient single mother of three who is navigating an incredibly difficult chapter in her life. Recently separated and in the midst of a challenging divorce, she is doing everything she can to rebuild stability for her family. Despite the emotional toll and the daily responsibilities of raising her children alone, she remains determined and proactive—actively searching for employment to provide for her family’s needs.

However, the financial strain has become overwhelming. She has fallen behind on her son’s school fees, and unless the balance is settled soon, he will not be able to return to school next year. This is not just about a missed academic year—it's a devastating prospect for a young boy who thrives in the structure and support that school offers, and for a mother who wants nothing more than to see her children safe, learning, and growing.

She carries the weight of these challenges with quiet strength, but it's clear the burden is growing too heavy to carry alone. We are doing what we can to connect her with resources, but time is short, and support is urgently needed.