Jennifer Kindler

We are working with a client who is a mom of 8, needing assistance with her car. Grace Mobile Repair has assessed the car and determined that the fuel pressure sensor needs repaired. The total amount includes the part, as well as the labor. This single mom is trying to keep her job, as well as provide for her kids. Her only mode of transportation is vital for this family. They are also battling some housing insecurity, so stable transportation would be a big win for this family.

We are working alongside a single mother who is disabled and raising two younger children - a 7 month-old baby boy who has asthma and a 2-year-old toddler as well. They are currently living in a duplex that does not have heating or air conditioning. As summer temperatures are rising, the home becomes very hot and uncomfortable for the family and the little ones. The family has tried opening the windows and it does not help the situation.

The infant has asthma symptoms that are aggravated by the heat, and she has no alternative way to cool down her home. We've reached out to the family's medical insurance to see what support and services they could provide, and they could not provide any at this time. This mother is urgently in need of a portable air conditioner to help make a difference in keeping the kiddos cool. If you know of any programs within the Fort Scott, KS area that we could connect her to or if you could be so kind to donate even a tiny bit of financial assistance to help her get this, we would appreciate it. This need could also help with reunifying her child that is already in Foster Care.

A young girl and her family have recently relocated to Florida. During their time there, she connected with an adult male on Snapchat, who persuaded her to travel to Cincinnati, even covering the cost of her Greyhound ticket. When the child left home, her mother promptly filed a missing person report, and efforts to locate her have been ongoing. Fortunately, the child has been found in Cincinnati and is currently receiving care in a hospital while arrangements are made for her safe return home. The mother is diligently working full-time to provide for her daughters and maintain their home. An adult sister is ready and willing to fly to Cincinnati to bring her sister back, but the family is currently facing financial challenges that prevent them from affording the travel expenses.

DSS is looking to explore resources that can support this hardworking family. They have made incredible strides in transforming their home from a hoarding situation, showcasing their dedication and resilience. However, they are in need of essential items like clean beds and a gently sofa, as well as functional air conditioning units. With the heat rising, it’s crucial to address their comfort and well-being. Both adults are stepping into the workforce and are ready to collaborate with local churches to create a plan for support. Together, we can help them thrive in their new environment. Thank you for your support for this family.

A young person is in urgent need of a $200 Uber gift card to get to and from work, which is 20 minutes away. Right now, their entire paycheck is going toward paying for Ubers, leaving nothing left to save for a car. They're working hard, trying to stay consistent and build a better future, but the cost of transportation is making it incredibly difficult. This support would help lighten the load and give them a real chance to gain stability and keep moving forward.

This is a single parent with 6 children in the home. They have a physical disability, so the household's sole income is disability benefits. The family became homeless due to a decrease in benefits making their rent unaffordable. As a result, they lost everything. We at Impact Avenues were able to house them and replace a lot of their belongings, including new beds and bedding for everyone. However, they are still in need of bedframes for the 6 Twin XL mattresses. They currently have 7 people, and 7 beds, in just a 3-bedroom apartment, and the kids don't have the space needed in their rooms to do anything but sleep.

This family is in need of at least 2 (3 if possible) Twin XL bunk-bed frames for the children. These bedframes will give the children the ability to use their rooms to get ready each day, study/do homework, play, and even just walk across the floor. They'll have rooms that are no longer "just a place to sleep" but are a place they can finally call a room of their own; a place that feels like home.

This family needs help paying their $5000 rent bill. They will be evicted on July 10th if they do not contribute to the total. The mother I have been working with is just returning to her job after maternity leave. There are 4 kiddos who live in this apartment who would not have somewhere to live if they are evicted. Mother and her boyfriend are now working and will be able to handle the monthly rent once it is down to a manageable amount. Mother has reached out to other community organizations who do not have funding to help her family at this time. Thank you so much for considering this families needs.

This CarePortal is going to help preserve a foster placement. Foster mom expressed need for underwear for the 12-year-old child in the home. The child is growing rapidly and outgrowing his current set of underwear. The child is size small in men's for underwear. Foster mom stated the child does not like wearing tidy whities. No preference for color or theme.

I am reaching out on behalf of parents of an 8-year-old boy with significant medical complexity that passed away last month in the hospital. It was a long journey with a prolonged hospital stay prior to his passing causing financial strain. Tragically, this is their second child to die at a young age due to the same genetic condition. While in their time of grief, the family is having difficulty paying the remaining expenses due to the funeral home. The family has a remaining balance of around $2,400 but any amount of support would mean so much to this family.

Cornerstones of Care is working with a single mom who is trying to move into a new apartment with her 1-year-old son. The apartment is in need of being deep cleaned. The apartment is supposed to be nonsmoking but it smells really bad. Mom has a few different medical diagnosis and is unable to deep clean the apartment herself. She is needing to move into the apartment within the next week. We have contacted Servpro to do the deep cleaning but she is unable to afford the cost of it. Once she is able to move into the apartment her son will be able to live with her full time and be able to officially reunify.

This family is in need of help with their water bill. They received a disconnect notice if they are not able to pay by July 10th. Mom is attempting to get on a payment plan and needs half of the bill to be able to do so. Mom has 100 of that now but needs help with the other $209 to be able to get on the payment plan.

A family of 3 (mom and two kids) have recently moved into a stable home after being homeless for the past 7 months. Due to being homeless, they are in need of furnishing their place with essential items such as furniture and toiletries. I have listed out a few things that come to mind that could help support this family but are open to other items if available. Living room items: lamps and couches. Bedroom items: beds, dresser, and nightstands.