Medical Center Baptist Church

, San Antonio, Texas 78240
Team Leader(s) Laurie Lowe
Partner in the Bexar County Community

Open Requests

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Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
Mother is currently in need of 2 twin mattresses and a twin bunk bed frame for her 2 children: 8 year old (male) and 9 year old (male). Mother is currently unable to purchase items due to financial difficulties. The mattresses and bunk bed are needed in order to make sure that children have proper sleeping arrangements and ensure they are safe while sleeping.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $535
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $535 to go!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
7
Normal Request
We are looking for assistance for a 67 year old grandmother that is raising her 6 grandchildren and has recently had to have back surgery. She is in need of a queen size mattress her current mattress is over 12 years and does not provide the needed support for her recovery. Her box spring is still good. Thank you for any help available for this family.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78218 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #South Texas Alliance for Orphans - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
2 Responses
Denisse: Hello, Does this request still need to be filled?
Harper's Chapel Ministries. 3 days ago
Jill: We have an individual who manages a mattress company who wants to provide the best possible queen mattress he can. Once we have the grandmother's contact information we can gather the information to get the best mattress for her.
Northside Church Of Christ. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Queen Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
3
Normal Request
Mother of two needs help paying a water bill that keeps getting higher as her husband is in jail and unable to help pay bills now. She is doing things on her own but falling behind.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78245 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
1 Responses
Patrick: I can pay the full amount
Community Responder. 4 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$200 Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
4
Normal Request
Please help a grandmother who is caring for 3 grandchildren in her home. She has has these children in her home for 6 months with no financial help from the parents. She is disabled and is struggling to keep up with her bills. Her rent is $400 and she is 4 months past due. She has applied for various community resources and is on a waitlist. she is worried the help will not come before the eviction notice. If she looser her home the grandchildren are at risk of entering foster care with no where else to go.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78219 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Rent Assistance
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
3
Normal Request
This family of 7 is in need of a new bed. The grandmother is willing to do what is needed for her grandchildren to ensure they are safe and well cared for. She was able to purchase some immediate items at the time of relocation and would benefit from receiving help from outside community resources. I appreciate any support! Children are: 13 year old female and 12 year old female.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78210 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $720
1 Responses
Tim: We can only provide twin beds and bedding. If this is sufficient, please contact us. Otherwise, we won't be an option. Thank you.
Woodland Baptist Church. 1 month ago
Needs 1 Need / $110 to go!
Queen Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bed Frame (Queen)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Queen Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Full / Queen Comforter or Blanket
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Queen Bed Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Make an Adoptive Placement
5
Normal Request
Caregiver is in the process of adopting her niece. She has 3 biological children and has struggled since the death of her husband last year. Her car broke down on her way to work last month. She explained she was told her radiator needs to be fixed (she has already purchased radiator), gaskets need to be replaced and tune up is needed because there is water in the spark plug. She is in need of a vehicle to transport the children to school, tutoring, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Location: San Antonio, TX 78245 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Car Repair
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
High Urgency Request
A family has recently moved into an apartment after living from hotel room to hotel room. They do not have very many valuables aside from a few clothing items each. Receiving beds will allow the family to feel more at home in their apartment. The family is unable to purchase furniture themselves at the moment as the majority of their income was going to hotel rooms. This assistance will allow the family to focus on utility bills and other necessities that arise. Boy- Size 10 in pants and t-shirts Boy- Size 7 in clothes
Location: San Antonio, TX 78219 - County: Bexar - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1780
2 Responses
Denisse: Can you clarify the beds size and number.
Harper's Chapel Ministries. 1 month ago
Jackie: i will deliver today
University United Methodist Church. 4 weeks ago
Needs 4 Needs / $1780 to go!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bed Frame (Twin)
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Mattress
5 out of 5 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
2 out of 2 items still needed
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Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
25
Requests met
12
Children served
28
Economic impact
$6,223