Kusmin Family Community Champion

Family of 6 is in need of beds for 2 children. The family recently relocated to St Joseph and had to replace most of their furniture due to a bed bug infestation in the previous home. The family was able to replace a couple beds, but 2 of the children are currently sleeping on used mattresses with no bed frames.

Mom and dad are currently sleeping on couches while they are trying to replace furniture in the home, but their first priority is getting the children a proper place to sleep.

Please help this family rebuild and provide the children comfort to strengthen their well-being. Any help is appreciated!

I currently have a family in our community that is in need of 3 beds and bed frames. This single mother is working so hard to keep her family bond strong. Beds are so important in a kids life because it gives them a place of feeling safe and at home. Many kids go to sleep with out a proper place to sleep which affects there psychical and mental health. With your support of these beds though we can help this family secure beds so that these kids can feel safe and at home. Thanks you as always in advance for always helping my families!!

An unemployed parent is needing $35 to order her birth certificate expeditated so she can cash her check to pay rent. Thank you for your consideration!

We have a mother of two young children who has obtained housing and is in need of a uhaul truck rental to transport furnishings into the new home. Once the apartment is furnished and approved, the children can begin having visits in Mom's home with the aim of transitioning them to living with her full-time. Mom's apartment being equipped and deemed appropriate for the children is a primary barrier to reunification, so assistance in transporting the furniture would help the family overcome a huge hurdle toward reunification!

The mother has been connected with a furniture bank and just needs a rental truck arranged and funded so that she can transport the furniture. Alternatively, if there are community members with their own truck(s) able to transport a number of large furniture items (furnishings for multiple rooms in the home), that could also meet the family's needs.

*Estimated value based on rates for a 20ft uhaul rental.

A mother in our program is requesting a gift card for some school supplies for her two younger daughters. We are able to get some of the school supplies from community resources but would like aid to help the family with whatever they are not able to get from our resources. We are requesting a gift card to either walmart or target to provide the remaining school supplies. If this need is met it will help mom provide school supplies for the girls in time for school, ensuring they have what they need. We are requesting $100 but anything will help. Thank you for considering.

A single mother with diagnosed mental health issues is struggling financially to protect the child as he continues to cause damage to the home. The family is in need of house repairs for broken windows and holes in the walls that the child has caused.

This mom is unable to pay for her eyewear through Research Medical Hospital. One of the three children is currently on a Trial Home visit. The mother is preparing to attend college in August and needs her prescription eyewear. If anyone can assist monetary. I can provide the contact information of the office, if prefer to pay directly to the eye doctor office. information can provide the information

This child has a relative that is approved for placement but for her to be able to move to the relative placement she is needing a bed and a dresser. This will help immensely with getting this child reunited with her relatives.

The parent has recently escaped an unhealthy living situation and is now living independently with her two children. As she transitions to self-sufficiency, she is facing financial hardship, and her water service is at risk of disconnection due to a delinquent bill.

We have a 15 year old young lady in a kinship placement and could use some personal care/hygiene items. She has had a difficult time in foster care and has transitioned between several placements, which has made it difficult for her to maintain a supply of personal care items as she loses access to supplies when she moves. She's struggling with a lack of stability and control right now as she waits for reunification with her parents. Providing her with her own little stash of personal care items will allow her to keep the same belongings when her placement changes, ease the stress of moving around, and give her a sense of control over her own belongings and self-care.

We've gathered what supplies we have on hand, but there are a few items left over we'd like to obtain for her: -Aquaphor moisturizer -Washcloths -Hand towels -Hair conditioner -Face wash (Cera Ve is her favorite) -Hair brush -Mouthwash -Razors (safety or cartridge) -Lip balm

We would be so grateful if anyone can help our teen finally have her own set of belongings to take with her when she moves placements next (she will be moving again soon).

KVC is asking for your assistance to help a young mother of two who has worked tirelessly to meet all court appointed and KVC demanded tasks for the sake of her two very young children. The only thing preventing this family from reuniting and for mother to provide the best possible life for her two girls is a lack of refrigerator in the home. Please help make a family whole once again by donating a refrigerator. Once a donation is made, KVC can be secure in knowing that these two little girls are back with their loving and doting mother, in a safe and healthy home.

A dedicated mother of two young children has been accepted into the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at North Central College, taking the next step in fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse. She is currently working part-time at Mosaic as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) while also caring for her 9-month-old and 5-year-old children. As she prepares to begin full-time classes this semester, Mom is hopeful for assistance in purchasing her own school supplies. With household bills and the cost of ensuring her daughter is fully prepared for kindergarten this fall, she is falling short on funds for her own educational needs. She is currently in need of the following items: ● Pencils ● Scientific calculator ● Sticky notes ● White-out ● Folders ● Backpack Mom would be incredibly grateful for any donations to help support her as she begins her college journey. Your generosity will help set her up for a successful school year and bring her closer to her goal of becoming a nurse.