Life.Church Overland Park

9800 W 135th St, Overland Park, Kansas 66213
Team Leader(s) Braden Pederson, Braden Pedersen
Partner in the JOCO Community

Open Requests

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Help Reunify a Bio Family
3
Critical Request
This request is being made for strong, loving, single parent who is unfortunately, stuck in the reoccurring cycle that many people are facing with homelessness. However, the obstacle that this mother is facing are some that she cannot control. This mother was diagnosed with a debilitating disease called Scleroderma at the age of 14. Scleroderma involves the hardening and tightening of the skin which causes severe pain. The doctors gave her two years to live, but here she is 20+ years later, killing it. When this mother was at the hospital at the age of 14 finding out that she had this disease, her own mother abandoned here, leaving her at the hospital, and this mother was placed in the custody of the state. She eventually aged out of the system but this disease has left her disabled and has never been able to work. She receives about $700 from SSI and that was all she received to take care of herself and her two sons. She was able to rent a home, but due to her illness, she was admitted into the hospital and was there for months. During that time, she lost the home because she could not pay rent and the landlord took her to court and she was ordered to pay the landlord over $3000 in restitution. When making very limited income and taking care of herself and her two sons, it is nearly impossible for her to save any money. The only reason preventing her 11 year old son from reintegrating home with her is because she doesn't have stable housing.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
2 Responses
Katie: I have one person who has donated $75 towards this.
Foundry Church KC. 19 hours ago
Brent: I can pay the balance
Christ Community - Olathe. 5 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$250 Met in full!
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
4
High Urgency Request
I work with a family who has been struggling to make ends meet this year. She is a single mother who works in education and is struggling with her car payment and is in danger of losing the car. She owes $630.00 at this time but any portion of that amount would help. Without the car her children could lose access to attending school due to bus issues in our area and driving them is the only option at this time. Any help would help her get closer to getting caught up on this bill.
Location: Overland Park, KS 66223 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Blue Valley Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $630
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $630 to go!
Car payment
$630 out of $630 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Family ( mother, father, and their 3 year old child), need assistance paying for their hotel where they have been staying at since becoming homeless. the family does try and work but father recently lost his job. Family will have no income until the first of November and they need to pay for another night by tomorrow 11/28/2023 or they will be on the street. Family and their workers have explored hotel vouchers, homeless shelters, and any family assistance but so far they have not come up with any. amount below will cover a week, by which time, they will have income on the 1st of December. hotel is the Super 8 by Wyndham Lees Summit.
Location: Lees Summit, MO 64081 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $476
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $476 to go!
Rent Assistance
$476 out of $476 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Critical Request
A family with a 14 year old freshman and a 16 year old junior in high school need help with this month's rent payment. The payment of $890 is due on 11/30/23. Mom was let go from her job the week before Thanksgiving and is currently in the process of obtaining other employment. The family recently obtained residency in a new rental home after living in hotels for over a year. If the family was able to pay their rent for this month, the children will be able to stay in the first stable living environment they have had for over a year. This would allow the children to focus on their academics, emotional, and mental well-being instead of being concerned with where they will sleep that night.
Location: Overland Park, KS 66221 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Blue Valley Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $900
2 Responses
Rachel: As of this moment we can do the $450. I'll know if we can do the other half by the end of today.
Evangel Church. 23 hours ago
An Anonymous Responder: hope it helps
Community Responder. 2 hours ago
Needs 1 Need / $355 to go!
Rent Assistance
$355 out of $900 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
Good morning care portal, one of our case workers at DCCCA contacted me on 11/07/2023 seeking help for one of their cases. This community resource specialist has been working alone with the case manager and the mother to help her obtain a job and find community resources. So far, she was offered a job last week, yaay! and she is on the right track to get back on her feet. DCCCA has made sure the children and mom are moving forward and are seeking help from our wonderful community. This family is seeking help with $450 to cover half of her rent. This can help her so much right now, as she is focusing on work, and trying to think ahead about her upcoming bills. DCCCA will also assist with Christmas costs so she can focus on saving for her utility bills and getting her financial needs straight. Alone with this request for help, I am seeking a church in Gardner that can wrap around this family and welcome this family for continued support. Not financially, but guidance, community, and ongoing religious and empowerment support for this family of four. I appreciate you reading and I know we can make a difference for this family.
Location: Gardner, KS 66030 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $450
5 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: A portion
Community Responder. 2 days ago
An Anonymous Responder: portion
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Michelle: We can help with this.
Christ Community - Olathe. 2 days ago
Becky: Thank you for your generous donations!
Fellowship Bible Church. 3 hours ago
Becky: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Fellowship Bible Church, Community Lead Church. 3 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$450 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Family ( mother, father, and their 3 year old child), need assistance paying for their hotel where they have been staying at since becoming homeless. the family does try and work but father recently lost his job. Family will have no income until the first of November and they need to pay for another night by tomorrow 11/25/2023 or they will be on the street. Family and their workers have explored hotel vouchers, homeless shelters, and any family assistance but so far they have not come up with any. amount below will cover a week, by which time, they will have income on the 1st of December. hotel is the Super 8 by Wyndham Lees Summit.
Location: Lees Summit, MO 64081 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $476
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $476 to go!
Rent Assistance
$476 out of $476 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
6
High Urgency Request
On the children's day of referral into foster care, our kinship department worked tirelessly to find relative connections for these four children to help ensure that they would be able to stay together with their siblings. We were able to find an uncle of the children and his significant other that were enthused to take in the children to ensure that the children were able to go to a home that they were familiar with and people that they had connections to. They were able to be approved as the placement for the children and the children have been safe and stable in their uncle's home since coming into care. However, the family has had a difficult time being able to get beds and mattresses for the children to be able to continue to remain in the home and they are in need of two twin sized bed frames and mattresses and a twin sized bunk bed with mattresses as soon as possible to be able to continue to maintain the children in the home. The family would greatly appreciate any assistance in getting these items to be able to continue to remain placement for their nieces and nephew. Thank you for your consideration and for any help that you may be able to provide.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1445
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $1445 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
4 out of 4 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
This bill was the cost for this youth to ship Christmas gifts to their siblings out of the country. This would allow their siblings to also receive Christmas gifts.
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $310
This request is paused
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $310 to go!
financial assistance
$310 out of $310 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
High Urgency Request
Struggling family has unexpected bills and has fallen behind on their storage bill. As of Nov 27, 2023 All their belongings will be put up for auction. Family got behind when living situations changed and family had to start paying all of the rent instead of just 600.00$ Family is now needing to move and pay first and last month rent for a bigger place so their family can be re unified. Already struggling they now have to pay a 1200$ deposit / $250 per fee and first month's rent which is $1225. Not to mention they lost their food stamps and any extra money goes to feeding the kids. Unfortunately, if their unit is lost at auction this will put reintegration even further behind due to having to replace all their belonging. Would you please consider pitching in. We are so grateful Jennifer
Location: Olathe, KS 66061 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $625
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $625 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$625 out of $625 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
This family is trying to find housing for the rest of the month until December 1st where they have a plan for where they are going to live until they get stable housing of their own. They are living in a hotel and have it paid up until the 25th but need assistance trying to get the hotel paid for until December 1st. The family has a plan to get themselves in a position to be stable but needs this assistance to make their plan happen. They get paid on the 1st of the month and have a plan to get stable housing and a cheap car with this money. If this family can make it until December 1st in the hotel they will be able to get a car and stable housing.
Location: Lees Summit, MO 64086 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Rent Assistance
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
3
Normal Request
One of the children on my caseload is being disrupted on and will need to move placements by December 20th, the child would like to move with her older sister and brother in law, who would also like to have her but they are needing to get a bigger place to make this happen they currently only have a one bedroom , they have found a new place in which the deposit is 700 but they would also have to break their lease and pay 1410 they are needing assistance with getting these paid even if it is not the whole 2100, but at least the deposit would be okay
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $700
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $700 to go!
Rent Assistance
$700 out of $700 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
1
Normal Request
A child has been placed with his grandmother. The child is 2 years old and needs his own bed. The home also needs smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher to be able to meet the needs of an appropriate placement.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $130
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $130 to go!
Toddler Bedding Set
1 out of 1 items still needed
Fire Extinguisher
1 out of 1 items still needed
Smoke Detector
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
Two teen youth have entered care and are currently living with their two other siblings in their oldest brother's home. These kids are in need of black hair products to better care for their own hair.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #Jackson County CASA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $97
1 Responses
Emily: We can meet these needs. If we can purchase online, we can ship directly to the family or deliver. Let us know what works best.
Journey Church International. 2 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $21 to go!
African Pride Olive Miracle Non-Flaking Foam Setting Hair Mousse (3 Pack), Long-Lasting Frizz & Shine Control for Curls, Braids, Weaves, Wigs, Waves & Wraps, 8.5 oz
1 out of 1 items still needed
African Pride Olive Miracle Leave-in Conditioner, 12 Ounce
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength Hair Care Kit with Sulfate Free Shampoo, Sulfate Free Conditioner, Leave In Conditioner and Scalp and Hair Oil, Includes 4 Hair Products
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Eco Style Black Castor and Flaxseed Oil Styling Gel - Helps Nourish and Repair Damaged Hair - Promotes Healthy Scalp - Provides Superior and Weightless Hold - Delivers Long Lasting Shine - 8
1 Item(s) Met in full!
African Pride Olive Miracle Shampoo & Conditioner 2 in1 Formula (3 Pack) enriched with tea tree and olive oil to moisturize and protect hair and scalp, 12oz.
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
Family needs a weighted vest for kiddo with high energy. School has recommended the family invests in a weighted vest for when he is unregulated and can't hold his attention. The family can't afford the vest but is in need of the vest due to lack of options left to help this kiddo.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64117 - County: Clay - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $80
2 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Community Champion funds have been made available and we would like to help!
The Global Orphan Project. 1 day ago
Michelle: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Liberty Christian Fellowship, Community Lead Church. 2 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
Three youth have recently made the wrestling team at their school. This is the first time they have been allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Their placement is unable to purchase them wrestling shoes due to their costs.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Agency: #Jackson County CASA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
3 Responses
Cynthia: Hello! I would love to fund these items.. Thank you for all you do! Cynthia Lewis
Church Of The Harvest (Olathe KS). 3 days ago
Derek: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.please let me know the address to ship items..
Abiding Fellowship, Community Lead Church. 2 days ago
Derek: Thank You!! Jesus Bless
Abiding Fellowship. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Mens Wrestling Shoes size 10
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Mens Wrestling Shoes Size 8
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Womens Wrestling Shoes Siz 8.5
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Make a Kinship Placement
5
Normal Request
This request is for a family with 3 siblings, 2 boys (10 and 3) and a girl (7). They have been in care almost 3 years due to parental substance abuse, lack of housing and criminal issues. The grandmother has placement of the oldest child and has agreed to be a permanent resource for all the children, but is need of a few items to make that happen. They need a twin bed, a toddler bed and 2 dressers. If they obtain these items, the 2 younger children will be able to be placed with them and hopefully permanency will be achieved for these children.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Jackson County CASA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $620
1 Responses
Susie: I can get the twin bed and toddler bed. Plz send me contact info for the Grandma
Church Of The Nativity. 1 day ago
Needs 2 Needs / $200 to go!
Dresser
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
This mother of two has been working very hard to get her children back in her care period she is very close and is getting ready to start overnight visits. However she does not have beds for the children in her home. This family has been through a lot including the loss of one child in the last few months has suffered through a lot of grief and loss but has really turned things around and is on track. There is a 6 year old little girl and a four year old little boy
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $275
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $275 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Parents of a young (2 year old) child, needs help with an electric bill. Their identity was stolen and a massive electric bill was accumulated in their name. The family has been having their child's maternal grandmother watch her with CD supervision. Family is doing well in all regards but until the electric bill is taken care of, their home cannot be lived in. Family has reached out to Evergy, but they have had limited success. The amount below should make the remaining balance be able to be paid off by the family after one or two paychecks.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
This mother of two has been working very hard to get her children back in her care period she is very close and is getting ready to start overnight visits. However she does not have beds for the children in her home. This family has been through a lot including the loss of one child in the last few months has suffered through a lot of grief and loss but has really turned things around and is on track. There is a 6 year old little girl and a four year old little boy
Location: Kansas City, KS 66101 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $350
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $350 to go!
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
1
Normal Request
Cornerstones of Care is seeking assistance with funding for a young adult to have this amazing opportunity to learn about the United States government. This is an annual yearly trip that is offered by the school to all eight graders before entering high school. The trip will take place in May 2024. We're reaching out early as any amount will help reach the child's goal / needs. There will be monthly payments made as the trip is almost 6 months away. Thank you in advance! All donations will go towards the trip. All funding will go towards the following: - 5 Days and 4 Nights - Transportation to & from Destination - Hotel Accommodations - Admission to all Attractions - All Meals (unless otherwise stated) - Course Leader & Night Chaperones - Accident & Medical Insurance - Opportunity to Earn Free Academic Credit
Location: Kansas City, MO 64114 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $3200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $3200 to go!
Middle School Washington Trip
$3200 out of $3200 still needed
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Response Team Stats

Responders
8
Responses
1
Requests met
1
Children served
1
Economic impact
$423