Lathrop United Methodist

Older youth is moving into his first apartment on 5/15 and is set to age out of care on 6/19. Agency is working on gathering furniture and resources he will need to support him in his new apartment and set him up for success before he ages out of care. Area programs for beds have a waitlist. Youth is in need of a bedframe and mattress.

We have recently placed a toddler and infant in the home with their mother. The family does not have a washing machine. The washing machine would help the family as small children can create a lot of laundry. The family resides in an upper apartment and it is difficult to bring all the laundry to a laundry mat while having two young children to care for.

Mom is in need of a new carpet and some new furniture. Mom has tried to clean up the carpet, but every time she attempts to clean it, it still get messy. Mom is wanting to get rid of it entirely, but doesn't have the funds. Mom also lacks some furniture in the home and could use help getting a couch or two.

The parent of a homeless student (doubled up due to financial crisis) reached out to me because her student made the dance team for next season but she is having a hard time covering the costs of the required camp the team attends. The total cost is $350, mom informed me she is able to cover half of the cost but is needing assistance covering the remaining $175. The team is having a parent meeting this Wednesday and this is when the camp dues are to be paid. This is a hard working student that has great attendance and good grades despite the tough situation she has going on a home. Assisting this family will allow student to enjoy an extra curricular that she has worked hard for and one that she truly has a passion for.

Single mom in Cameron is reunifying with her children. She is in need of two twin mattresses.

On March 28th, this family had a police high speed chase on their street, and as a result one of the cars involved in the chase totaled both of their vehicles and went through the front of their house. This family has been financially devastated by the unexpected expenses while waiting for insurance reimbursements to come through. They are currently living in a hotel until the house is repaired and utilizing has many community resources as possible, such as food pantries but do not qualify for many resources due to not typically being a low income family. As of today, the family only has a couple of hundred dollars left to last them through the beginning of next month.

Currently, the family has $719 in miscellaneous bills such as gas, insurance premiums, hospital payment plans, and others. Additionally, they are having to pay out of pocket for hotel costs until reimbursements can come through. The family is so grateful for any assistance. We are asking for $1,500 to cover the miscellaneous bills and the remainder to go towards the hotel costs until their house is able to be repaired. Thank you for your consideration.

UPDATE- the family is back in the home, while safe to be in, the repairs are not complete and insurance is still a struggle. (CG)

This family is in genuine need of support. The mother is a single parent who does not receive any child support, and she relies solely on a limited disability income to provide for her household. With ongoing financial strain and other pressing household expenses, meeting even the most basic needs can be a challenge. Assistance at this time would make a meaningful difference. In particular, having a reliable place to store essentials like milk, eggs, and other perishable items would directly support the family’s nutritional needs and promote the healthy growth and development of the student.

Good afternoon I am requesting community support to get some work clothes for a older youth on my caseload. My youth in question is 18 and is in the custody of the MO Children's Division. My youth recently start a paid work training program in Kansas City, and she needs some work clothes including (jeans, t-shirts, maybe work boots, etc.) things that can get dirty as she is working in a Trade Shop doing woodwork and welding. If possible, my youth would like to try the clothes on first before getting them. My youth has stated she would like a $100 gift card to Walmart or another cheap location where she can get some of these items.

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Bedbugs have infested the house of a single mother and young child. The mother is on disability and living off her tax refund at the moment. She hopes to go back to school and work once she can repair her car. Mother just finished up working with In-home Intensive Services and did a great job. Mother needs a full bed for herself, a box spring and frame for the child, along with bedding and bed protectors. A couch and dresser would also be helpful; however, the beds are the families first ask. The mother has a little more work to do to get back on her feet, and assistance with this inconvenient setback would go a long way helping the family become independent.

Bedbugs have infested the house of a single mother and young child. The mother is on disability and living off her tax refund at the moment. She hopes to go back to school and work once she can repair her car. Mother just finished up working with In-home Intensive Services and did a great job. Mother needs a full bed for herself, a box spring and frame for the child, along with bedding and bed protectors. A couch and dresser would also be helpful; however, the beds are the families first ask. The mother has a little more work to do to get back on her feet, and assistance with this inconvenient setback would go a long way helping the family become independent.

Bedbugs have infested the house of a single mother and young child. The mother is on disability and living off her tax refund at the moment. She hopes to go back to school and work once she can repair her car. Mother just finished up working with In-home Intensive Services and did a great job. Mother needs a full bed for herself, a box spring and frame for the child, along with bedding and bed protectors. A couch and dresser would also be helpful; however, the beds are the families first ask. The mother has a little more work to do to get back on her feet, and assistance with this inconvenient setback would go a long way helping the family become independent.

We have a single mom of 3 on our caseload who is in need of some immediate car repairs, as it is her and her families only form of transportation. Mom needs a new radiator, among other things, but we are requesting help to replace the radiator at this time. Mom has gone to a mechanic and they quoted her $1000 for a new radiator plus labor. Mom has to rely on uber for her and her family until she can find a solution. If this is paid mom will be one step closer to getting her vehicle back up and running and able to transport her kids. Anything will help this family. Thank you!