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The agency is in process of reunifying a family. The family is in need of 3 twin beds for their children ages 8, 13, and 3 (two boys and one girl). They will also need appropriate bedding.

A foster mother is in need of emergency aid, as she is trying to care for two babies on her own. She has tried to use financial assistance from Salvation Army with no luck. She has also submitted an application for PRC and has an interview for that process next week. However, she has been given an eviction notice and has no where to go to keep her babies safe and care for them until then. Upon first working with this mother in our search for resources, the first thing she wanted to show me was a picture of her babies. They are her whole world and they are counting on her.

A mother of two children that works full time has gotten behind on rental assistance. She owes $380, and if not paid, there will be a $100 late fee as of tomorrow May 6th. The mother got behind due to having medical concerns in January that are still getting figured out. She has had to go to several doctors appointments and is still trying to get to the bottom of the concerns. Missing work has lead to getting behind on rent. Please consider helping to pay, so that the family can continue to have stable housing while the mother navigates these uncertain times.

A mother, her partner, and young son recently tried to move into an apartment in Cleveland. However, upon arrival, their unit was unlocked and unlivable with broken glass and exposed wires everywhere. They were financially drained from their travels and lost even more money having to travel back to Cincinnati. They currently cannot find care for their son, as he is nonverbal, has frequent meltdowns, and often tries to run out of the house and into the street. Mom cannot seem to find anywhere that can diagnose him officially to put him in specialized care so they feel their only way to care for him at this time is to put him in foster care while both mom and her partner work to save money to bring him back into their home. They currently have no working washer and dryer in the house and are working to obtain newer clothes to hold them over until they are able to receive free laundromat services in their area from Laundry Love Cincinnati. They are behind on laundry in general after their journey to and from Cleveland.

This family could use some gently used or newer clothing with sizing as follows:

Men's Clothing- Pants: 32W x 32-34L Shirt: medium socks: 11 mens shoes: 11

Women's Clothing- Pants: XL (usually does NOT wear jeans) Shirts: XL socks: 8-9 Shoes: 8

Children's Clothing (boy): pants: 5T shirts: XS (5) socks: 10 children's shoes: 10 children's

Finding a job can be such a long and difficult process. This single mom has been out of work due to a medial condition and has just recently been cleared to go back at her full capacity. She has been working in fast food while she looks for something more consistent, but it isn't really enough for her to pay her bills. Mom was just approved for an income based payment plan through Duke, but it will not take affect for a couple billing cycles. Mom does not currently have the $171 due to Duke at this time and is very concerned about falling into disconnect. The complex where she lives has a policy that could cause her to be evicted if a utility bill is in disconnect. Please consider helping this mom and her child stay in their home with the lights on. Thank you!

Family is in need of a supplies for maintaining the cleanliness of the home. Mother is in need of cock roach cleaning and repellent supplies.

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This mother of 4 is working to stay on top of bills, however has gotten behind on her electric bill. She works full time, but still struggles to make enough to pay all of her necesities on time, due to the high cost of living. Her electric bill is due tomorrow and needs $320 in order to pay on time. If not paid, the bill will significantly go up (and will also take her off of her PIPP payment plan) which could lead to it being disconnected in the near future. Thank you for considering!

This student recently broke his bike and has attempted multiple times to fix it with no luck. He uses the bike to get around the community for school, sports, and summer work as both his parents work and mom is finishing up radiation for her breast cancer.

An 18 year old student who is about to graduate is in dire need of school fees being paid. This student has made it very far, all while working, he is set to graduate and will still be able to walk regardless, but will not recieve transcripts if the high fee is not paid. This student owes $450 in school fees which unforutanately, the fees are some that cannot be waived by the school. While this is a lot of money.. if togethe,r the community is willing to donate some money towards these fees, it could make such a huge difference for his future. Thank you so much for considering!

Mother of three with a baby due in May needs assistance with her vehicle. She does not have reliable transportation which serves as a barrier getting her children to appointments. She's had recent work on her vehicle but needs a catalytic converter and rear bearings very soon to avoid other problems.

These are foster parents who have fallen on difficult times and need some support paying a bill. This will help alleviate stress for the family and allow them to get back on track with their bills.

A close-knit family, consisting of a 79-year-old grandmother, her 29-year-old granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren (ages 4 and 5), reached out to OhioKAN for assistance in obtaining a living room furniture set and two $100 Amazon gift cards that will cover clothing/hard goods for the children. The grandmother has been the kinship caregiver for all three grandchildren throughout their lives and formally adopted the younger two in 2022. Shortly after the adoption, she was diagnosed with a chronic illness, leading the 29-year-old granddaughter to take on the role of primary caregiver for the household.

However, last month the granddaughter underwent back surgery, which has temporarily prevented her from working. Despite her ongoing efforts to maintain a stable and nurturing environment, the family’s limited income makes it difficult to afford essential items such as children’s clothing and household furnishings. Additionally, much of their furniture was water-damaged after being placed on the porch during a move, as it could not fit into their new living space.

Any support provided to this family during this challenging time would be deeply appreciated and would help ensure the continued stability and well-being of the children.