Main Street UMC
A response team of Main Street UMC

0d
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
Parents are currently homeless and working to find a place to stay. They have a one year old daughter. Both parents are trying to secure daycare and employment. DSS is working with the family and has referred them to housing, parents are donating plasma to stay at hotel but have run out of money. CarePortal also provided a stroller for the child but the stroller broke at the base and wheel. DSS is asking for a 200 gift card and stroller for the baby.
Roanoke, Virginia • 24012
$275.00 still needed
1 Child
2 Adults

6d
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
Family is in need of 10,000 BTU window AC unit. Family's HVAC system is broken and is needing assistance with getting it fixed. Family has been using one window AC unit but needs another to get through the recent weather hitting 90 degrees heat.
Montvale, Virginia • 24122
$300.00 still needed
2 Children
2 Adults

6d
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
Family is requesting a 10,000-12,000 BTU air condition window unit to cool his home. Family stated they would be okay for now but that when it gets into the 90 degrees that it is unbearable with so many people in the household.
Vinton, Virginia • 24179
$455.00 still needed
6 Children
2 Adults

6d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
- Teethers and Baby Food* We are reaching out on behalf of a mother in urgent need who is caring for two young children under the age of two. She is currently facing a difficult time and could greatly benefit from some support. We are specifically seeking donations Teethers and Baby Food, especially in pumpkin and banana flavors, which are favorite flavors of her little ones. Your generosity would provide immediate relief and help ensure these children have the essentials they need to thrive.
Vinton, Virginia • 24179
$0.00 still needed
2 Children

6d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
Diapers We are reaching out on behalf of a mother in urgent need who is caring for two young children under the age of two. She is currently facing a difficult time and could greatly benefit from some support. We are specifically seeking donations of diapers (Pampers brand Size 4). Your generosity would provide immediate relief and help ensure these children have the essentials they need to thrive.
Vinton, Virginia • 24179
$0.00 still needed
2 Children

7d
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
The girl, who is 16 years old, has experienced frequent transitions between foster homes and relative placements throughout her life. We are actively supporting her in maintaining regular school attendance, as she faces challenges related to social anxiety and behavioral concerns. She is currently residing with a relative for a short period, tho she is planning to get custody and due to her recent mobility, she has limited clothing and underwear available. While she is making progress—attending summer school and preparing to begin a life skills program—she would greatly benefit from any assistance with clothing and personal items.
Roanoke, Virginia • 24012
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

8d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
A family of six is currently experiencing significant hardship and is in urgent need of assistance with obtaining cell phones and food. The parents of four daughters are currently homeless and lack access to a phone, which severely limits their ability to communicate with service providers, DSS, and other community resources. The communication barrier has prevented their ability to receive the support they need, however, with consistent communication the family can be provided more effective assistance.
Additionally, the family does not have access to food or water on days when community resources are unavailable. They also do not have transportation at this which has further hindered their situation.
Despite these obstacles, the family has demonstrated initiative by actively seeking out available resources and has clearly expressed a strong desire for help in order to be available for their children. Fulfillment of these needs will empower these parents to move forward in their goals and improve their well-being.
It is noted that two phones would be helpful, however, one will suffice if necessary.
Bedford, Virginia • 24523
$0.00 still needed
4 Children
2 Adults

8d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
Biological mother is achieving return home with her two toddlers. Their home does not have AC and she is asking for two AC window unit for her children's bedroom and living room.
Roanoke, Virginia • 24011 • Christ Episcopal Church
$0.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult

8d
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
You have helped this family before. This family needs assistance with groceries. In the past, the family has gone to food pantries but reported they do not provide enough food to feed everyone and it is only on certain days. This is challenging due to issues with transportation. They have to borrow a vehicle. There are four adults in the household. One of the adults is on disability and the other has medical problems and therefore cannot work. There are two children in the household. Due to health issues and transportation issues, it would be easier for them to have groceries brought to them. They like hamburger, chicken nuggets, pizza bites, veggies, bread, eggs, sugar, juice, milk, cheese, pasta. Guardian reported they like anything and are not picky, they just want meals, snacks and water). Whatever provided would be helpful. They also are in need of baby things like (Huggies little mover size 4), Children's Tylenol liquid grape Flavor, and Huggies wipes. The child has reactions to things, so Huggies is the only brand they use.
Fincastle, Virginia • 24090
$165.00 still needed
2 Children
4 Adults

9d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This family has two little children, both under 2 years old, and their mother urgently needs reliable transportation. She depends on her vehicle to take her kids to essential doctor’s appointments and to get to work every day. Right now, her car tires are worn out and unsafe. We’re asking for a Visa gift card to help her buy new tires and keep her family moving safely.
Vinton, Virginia • 24179
$400.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult

12d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
A family is in urgent need of home security cameras to help ensure safety and support efforts to bring their child back home. Having security cameras installed will provide crucial evidence and peace of mind, aiding the family and authorities in their efforts to reunite safely with their child. Any assistance you can offer—whether through donating cameras or funding—would be deeply appreciated. The cameras will need access to Wifi.
Bedford, Virginia • 24523 • Bedrock Community Church
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
2 Adults

14d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
Child is currently placed with paternal great aunt. This is a kinship placement process with this family. Parents have not been taking formula for the child, due to having visitation suspended. There was a CarePortal request for Gentle Ease Enfamil, but wrong formula was delivered. DSS is asking for assistance with this in the form of formula, or a gift card to Walmart so that she may purchase, though aunt is currently recovering from knee surgery and not able to drive..
Updated on June 30, 2025 by an Agency Worker
This is still needed critically
Vinton, Virginia • 24179 • Belmont Presbyterian
$0.00 still needed
1 Child