Heart Of Life-Lee's Summit Campus

800 SW M 150 Hwy, Lees Summit, Missouri 64082
Team Leader(s) Kristin Skinner, Melissa Moriarty
Partner in the Lee's Summit Area Community

Open Requests

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Support an Expecting Mom and Her Unborn Baby
5
High Urgency Request
I have a bio family who is in need of immediate assistance with an energy bill. They have received a notice of disconnection in 5 days. There are two kids in the home and mom is expecting but having a difficult pregnancy. As she is of advance age she is struggling with high blood pressure brought on by her pregnancy. She is unable to work full days and medical team is encouraging bed rest. She shared that she is overwhelmed and terrified thinking about having to take an extended maternity leave without pay and having looming bill over the families head. In applying for LIHEAP they instructed her to wait until receiving a disconnect notice from the energy company but then was later denied and now is left without a means to pay. "I just can't stop worrying about everything which is exactly why I can't get the blood pressure under control, the only cure is delivery but that 15 weeks away. I can't continue like this I really need someone help." This mother has overcame so many barrier to provide for her children. She has completely turned her life around and has never stopped loving and caring for them. She has always keep the children's best interest at hear even when it was not favorable outcome for her. She completed substance use treatment and has been sober for over a year now. She is a wonderful person who just need some extra support at this time. ANY AND ALL HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64133 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1200 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$1200 out of $1200 still needed
Help Improve a Child's School Attendance
1
High Urgency Request
There is a young boy who is needing school uniforms that fit him and he feels comfortable in. This young boy has grown exponentially since last year when his single parent bought him new uniforms. It would be greatly appreciated by both the young student and the parent to get him the uniform that he needs. He is needing a couple pairs of pants and two shirts. The parent has provided a link for the clothing items.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $70
1 Responses
Tracey: I can send the items, need the link?
Community Responder. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
This mother had her child placed out of her home but has since done everything that she needed to do to regain placement. The mother has been working hard on her mental health and has been able to identify a few things that would help her get her selfcare in and her child to have his needs meet as well. The winter months are going to be rough on her due to her not getting all the hours she was promised at her job. She also lost a lot of money when she was out on medical leave for a broken foot. She could use a planner to stay organized, a mini trampoline to burn energy and a hot wheels track to keep her son occupied in positive activities. Thank you!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64138 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $175
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $175 to go!
Kids Trampoilne with handle
1 out of 1 items still needed
weekly planner post it notes from wallmart
1 out of 1 items still needed
hot wheels tracks
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
Biomother needs help paying for part-time daycare/preschool for her oldest child. The deposit is $200 and then $135 weekly. We are asking for help with the initial deposit and the first week of payment if possible.
Location: Raymore, MO 64083 - County: Cass - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $335
1 Responses
Jenica: Here is $100 to help toward the daycare cost.
Evangel Church. 5 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $235 to go!
Daycare / Preschool deposit and payment
$235 out of $335 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
This family relies on a single income to support their family as the second parent in this home is unable to work because she must care for their medically complex child. The family recently lost their income and are struggling to meet their basic needs. Please assist the family with a gift card to Walmart or Aldi for food.
Location: Independence, MO 64055 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO-Children's Mercy Hospital - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Gift card
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Make a Foster Care Placement
8
High Urgency Request
The family in need currently has 4 children placed. Each child has been placed in the home for over a year. This family is willing to accept two additional children. One of which is a sibling to one of the children already in the home. Another is a 15 y/o child who was abandoned by her mother. She's eager to attend school as she's been homeschooled since kindergarten. In order for the child to attend school she has to reside in a home/district. This placement provider welcomes both children with open arms but is unable to provide a living space until additional bedding is in place. Both children need placement and stability ASAP; this home would be a great fit for each of the children. Please consider. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you! Updated on September 07, 2023 by an Agency Worker
The placement provider sent her most recent utility bill from Evergy. The total of the bill as of 9/6/2023 is a grand total of $1,185.68. However, any amount shared would be appreciated. Thank you!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64138 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- Crittenton - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $620
2 Responses
Susie: Church of the Nativity will cover the bunk beds, 2 mattresses and 5 mattress protectors. Susie Boster
Church Of The Nativity. 1 week ago
Michael: Nativity can help with part of the Evergy bill. Please email me for more information.
Church Of The Nativity. 4 days ago
Needs 3 Needs / $620 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin Mattress Protector
5 out of 5 items still needed
Stabilize Housing Insecurity
5
High Urgency Request
There is a family who is facing shut off of their utilities and risk falling behind on their mortgage payment due to owing back money on their past bills on their utilities. They were trying to supply diapers and food for their kids without having them realize the situation they were in. They did not want especially their eldest child to see they were struggling and wanted to have some normalcy in the home. The breadwinner of the family, the father, lost his job at Watersee, and he was laid off due to a bankruptcy and he was left to figure things out for the sake of his kids. With the kids going back to school, they had to get some help from their parents to buy some supplies for the kids. The father had an interview yesterday for a new job, and he has a few lined up this week that he is hoping he can get so he can start working as soon as possible. He worries he will not get a paycheck in time to pay before they get cut off and then he will have fees to turn them back on that he cannot afford. He wants so hard to provide for his family and even felt shameful asking for help, but he said it has gotten to a point where he had nowhere else to turn to. These parents are working tirelessly to make ends meet for their children they are hoping to start trial home visits soon and stress the importance of having the basics for their kids. This family risks having their utilities shut off and does not want his kids to see his mom and dad struggling. Updated on September 08, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Please call biological father at(###) ###-#### for specifics on paying utilities.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $875
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $875 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$875 out of $875 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
The aunt is in need of help due to the unexpected situation of getting both of her toddler nephews. Anything helps. Thank you! The family needs clothes and shoes and that is what the other expense is. 4T AND 7T and shoe size 5 and 7.
Location: Independence, MO 64055 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $480
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $480 to go!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Crib Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Crib Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
1
High Urgency Request
Placement home. This placement has BED BUGS and needs to be treated as soon as possible. The children in the home need this done for their safety. This is a really good medical and behavioral placement. If you are able to help this child in his placement, please reach out to help. Thank you.
Location: Lees Summit, MO 64063 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $400 to go!
Extermination
$400 out of $400 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Daughter has very demanding mental health needs which has caused Dad to lose two jobs this year. Daughter needs a long term residential program but it is not covered by Mom's insurance. It would be covered by Dad's COBRA insurance but they cannot afford to pay for the COBRA and everything thing else that needs to be paid for. Daughter is currently at a short term facility, but the staff believes she needs a long term treatment facility. Mom works and Dad is looking for employment. Their immediate financial need is the electricity bill with Evergy. It is $1600 and they have a notice of termination for 09/09/2023. The family is doing everything that they can to get the daughter help, they have just hit a hard time. The total bill is a lot of money, but any assistance would go a long way in helping the family get daughter help and the family closer to financial stability.
Location: Blue Springs, MO 64015 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1600
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1600 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$1600 out of $1600 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
5
High Urgency Request
The boys need cleats for this year’s sporting activities 4 ½ youth- for football 2 1/2 youth—for football 1 1/2 youth—for football 10 kids –for Soccer 9 kids- for Soccer
Location: Grandview, MO 64030 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 5 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
1 Responses
Emily: Journey Church of Lee's Summit can meet this need.
Journey Church International. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
5 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
High Urgency Request
this kinship family is in need of a bunk bed and dressers for 2 teen boys.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $670
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $670 to go!
Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser For a Boy
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
6
Normal Request
Mother is a single parent raising 3 bio-children (one with complex medical needs) and 2 children from a previous relationship (that parent left the children to my client, and she is their only source of stability and support-receives no financial support for them). Mother used to work full time but has had multiple debilitating health conditions that have left her unable to work. She and the children are now in transitional living having survived homelessness. They have little income and are trying to save up for their own housing again. Unfortunately, their dryer quit working. It's unsafe for mother to drive anywhere. Even if they could get a ride, they don't have funding to go to a laundromat. Their housing complex does not have a clothesline. She has tried to call United Way for help with no luck. Thanks for any support you can provide!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO-Children's Mercy Hospital - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $525
1 Responses
Robyn: Church of the Resurrection will help on this case. Contact person is Robyn Lambert
Church Of The Resurrection - All Locations. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Electric Dryer
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Children's Division is looking for gas cards in order to help parents pay for gas to get to visits with their children.
Location: Bates City, MO 64011 - County: Lafayette - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $100 to go!
Gas Cards
$100 out of $100 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
The parents 18 year old child is in a DMH placement in Warrensburg due to mental cognitive abilities (severely lower functioning). The parents reside in South KC. The mother is only able to work weekends and the father is off work due to shoulder surgery. He is awaiting a decision on workman's comp and so he has not been able to provide income for his family due to this. The parents are struggling financially and often are having to choose between gas in their only vehicle or groceries. This has resulted in them not being able to visit their daughter as often as they would like, given their fixed income and the current price of gas. CD is seeking help with providing the parents gift card(s) to a gas station (minimum request of $100, CD and the family would graciously accept more money towards this) in order to help them with the cost of gas to see their daughter.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $100 to go!
gift card(s)
$100 out of $100 still needed
Help Preserve an Adoptive Placement
7
Normal Request
I have a Relative Placement that just moved to Overland Park who is in need of some help since moving in! We are getting close to adoption and want to preserve this placement but as of right now there are some safety concerns because of the state of the house since the moved in. Traci is a single parent who has already adopted two of her nephews and hold family as a major priority. She has just been a bit overwhelmed and unable to keep up with four messy school age kiddos during summer break. We are in need of a few volunteer cleaning services and someone willing to assist in putting together some dressers that she bought for the children's room.
Location: Overland Park, MO 64012 - County: Cass - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $650
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $650 to go!
Cleaning Service
$450 out of $450 still needed
Home Repairs
$200 out of $200 still needed
Help improve a child's school attendance
2
High Urgency Need
There is a Grandmother who is trying to give her granddaughter a stable home. She is in need of assistance with 2 utility bills. The Sum total of $722.95. This is an urgent matter for School Year is about to begin & the school is in need of utility bills in order to enroll the granddaughter.
Location: , MO 64127 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $723
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $723 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$723 out of $723 still needed
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
2 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. 3 months ago
Carissa & Ethan: I have at least one full set of dishes for four as well as extras dishes.
Christ Community. 1 month ago
Needs 8 Needs / $1089 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
Cups Set of 6
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bowls Set of 4
2 out of 2 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
Silverware 20-piece set for 4
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Cleaning Supplies (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Responses
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Requests met
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Children served
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Economic impact
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