Grandview United Methodist Church

14- and 16-year-old girls are still in DCF custody after reintegrating with their mother. The father has a significant role in the lives of the children. By conquering addiction and staying sober, as well as attending to the children's basic, medical, and mental health needs, the mother and father have made tremendous progress in providing for their family during a difficult period. In order to support the family and keep the kids in their home, the mother, who was just laid off, needs assistance with rent payments. Both parents have maintained their jobs throughout the case. In order to avoid late fees, Mother is asking for help with rent, which is $764.00 and due by May 1, 2025, at the latest, May 5, 2025. She applied for unemployment insurance on April 21, 2025, and she is currently applying for several jobs every day.

Mother recently got children back and is trying to make ends meet. Children in the home would benefit from having a place to sleep. Children can either have bunk beds or frame and mattress. Either one works. Children would be thankful.

Mother recently got children back and is trying to make ends meet. Children in the home would benefit from having a place to sleep. Children can either have bunk beds or frame and mattress. Either one works. Children would be thankful.

Single mom who moved her from Africa to better her life. Mom was recently accepted into a CNA program, so that she can start working here and better her life for her and her son. mom has acquired a daycare willing to accept her son. Due to DCF not paying for parents just in school mom is needing help paying for her sons daycare for the five weeks she is in school and then taking the state exam. Mom is requesting $140 a week for five weeks so her son has reliable childcare. Mom's school starts on May 5/6 and ends 6/3.

We have a teen, female youth who cam into care due to struggling with her mental health and developmental issues that caused her to have behaviors that made the living environment unsafe for others in the home. Her developmental delays hinder her in a way that she will require assistance for daily living upon transitioning out of foster care. It has been arranged for her to move into adult IDD (Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled) housing. She is excited to move into a home with others who share her experiences. She is also excited about graduating high school in may and has begun looking for employment opportunities. To be able to successfully transition into her adult IDD housing, she is in need of some household supplies. We have been able to get her some essentials but she is still in need of a nightstand, dresser, lamp, and television. Any assistance in getting these remaining items for her would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

This youth is 15 and wants to earn some independence, as well as have an item that can help her with coping with life stressors and her previous trauma. She wants to be able to download games and also be able to listen to her music. This is the first step to her earning a phone with the home she is at. She has been successfully out of a residential facility for going on 5 months, which is a major accomplishment from her past.

Family is needing assistance with their electric bill. Mother is disabled and isn't working, she's been looking for employment but needs it at least within walking distance as they have no transportation. She's responsible for 2 small children ages 2 and 4 both of whom attend Child Start. Mother is behind on her bill and is needing $900 to cover the rest. Mother would be at risk of losing her section 8 housing if she isn't able to get her electricity back on. Fulfilling this request would ensure that the family keeps their warm and stable home.

Updated on April 23, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Family is in jeopardy of losing section 8 housing if they cannot get her utility bill paid.

A grandmother who has of her 4-year-old grandchild living with her needs to have a washer and dryer in the home to ensure the child has access to clean clothing and bedding at all times, which is essential for their health, hygiene, and overall well-being. Having an in-home washer and dryer provides the grandmother with the convenience and ability to respond quickly to these needs. It also helps maintain a stable, clean, and nurturing environment, which is critical for the child’s development and emotional security. Grandmother cannot afford to buy washer and dryer due to limited income.

This request is for a birth family that consists of mother, father and child. This family is seeking assistance with their monthly mortgage payment in the amount of $1,073. To receive this immediately, would allow the family to remain together in their family home.

This Grandmother has heart failure and is responsible for the well being of 3 children ages 3 months, 5 years and 7 years old. Recently, her vehicle was stolen and totaled. She is in so much debt and could not afford auto insurance. Because she needs relief, her request is for $200 to file Bankruptcy and two $50 gas cards.

Asking for attention to this request, it is now over 20 days. The birth family is requesting help immediately with getting their car front windshield replaced. It is cracked and makes for unsafe travel especially with their children. The family uses their vehicle frequently and has concerns that the windshield will not hold up.