DO SOMETHING (Marion County)

A local daycare is providing summer field trips to help children explore their community, build social skills, and engage in hands-on learning experiences. One hardworking mother has managed to cover the cost of daycare for both of her children, but she cannot afford the additional fees for the summer outings. As a result, her children are unable to participate in any of the planned trips. Support is needed to help ensure these children don’t miss out on these valuable experiences.

A courageous and hardworking mother recently achieved reunification with all five of her children after a long journey. She has just moved into her own place and is doing her best to provide a safe, stable environment—but she needs our help. Currently, mom is sleeping on the couch, and although she has a bunk bed frame, it has no mattresses for two of the children. Another child needs a twin bed. Additionally, her youngest child needs a car seat to ensure safe transportation.

A compassionate couple in our community has offered to provide respite care for two brothers currently in foster care. Their willingness to help will give the boys’ foster parent much-needed rest and support. To make this possible, they need a twin bed and bedding. Maybe we can come together to equip this couple with what they need to welcome the boys into their home.

A compassionate member of the community has stepped up to provide respite care for a sibling group of four brothers. This generous act will allow their foster parent to receive much-needed rest and support. In order to make this possible, she needs 3 beds (twin beds with mattresses and bedding). These boys will be able to stay together in a safe, loving environment while their caregiver recharges. Let’s rally around this amazing volunteer and help make this possible!

A wonderful couple in our community has graciously agreed to provide respite care for a 4-year-old boy while his foster parent is away later this month. They are eager to help and open their home, but they need a few basic items to make it possible (a toddler bed, bedding, and a baby gate). This couple is stepping up to care for a vulnerable child and offer much-needed support to a foster family. Maybe we can come together to meet this need and show them they’re not doing this alone.

A grandmother is preparing to take in her two young grandchildren, ages 3 and 6, starting next week. This will be an indefinite placement, and while she is stepping up out of love and commitment, she currently does not have beds for the children. This is not a formal placement through the foster care system—it’s family caring for family. Your support will help ensure these children have a safe, comfortable place to sleep as they transition into this new home.

This mother and her 8-year-old child just recently moved into their low-income housing in Marion County. Due to the recent move and low income, mom is still in need of some furniture for her residence. The mother graciously requests a small couch (3-seater), due to the small living room space. In addition, the daughter needs a dresser, and the mother needs her own dresser for their bedrooms.

This maternal grandmother does not have a bed or funding for a bed for the child to sleep on. This child is a 6-year-old girl, and she is currently sleeping on a thick pallet cushion on the floor in her bedroom. She needs your help with a twin bed frame and twin mattress.

This request is to maintain placement and keep the children together, as to maintain licensing the children will need beds. The children have placement with their brother. They currently have beds on the floor but will not pass level licensing without beds. This caregiver needs your help with one bunk bed frame, two twin mattresses and bedding for girls ages 8 and 6. They also need a twin bed frame and twin mattress and bedding for the 5-year-old little boy.

The grandmother has taken custody of her three grand babies. One boy age 1 and two girls ages 3 & 4. The two older children (ages three and four) sleep on two air mattresses that do not hold air very well. Helping this grandmother with beds will help save this placement and keep the siblings together. She also needs a narrow cloth/cube design dresser, but the room is very small.

Grandma has taken a short leave of absence from work to care for the children. Your assistance with beds would greatly be appreciated.

Veteran Assistance Request – A/C Unit

A veteran residing in Florida is currently without air conditioning and is working on getting the central A/C system repaired. In the meantime, she is requesting a window A/C unit to provide temporary relief from the heat. The veteran lives with her son, who is also at home with her.

Given the current weather conditions in Florida and the health and safety concerns associated with extreme heat, any assistance in providing a temporary cooling solution would be greatly appreciated.

A resilient mother has overcome incredible challenges. After battling addiction, she has turned her life around. She has been sober, employed at a local gas station for six months, and recently reunited with her two children—a 13-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. She has been diligently working toward securing stable housing, and she’s finally moving into her very own place on the 31st of this month. However, she does not have any beds for herself or her children. She needs our help as she works to keep her family together.