Mercy Presbyterian Church

101 D Northwynd Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia 24551
Team Leader(s) Luke Perdieu, Tony Pearson, Mark Vandiviere
Partner in the Lynchburg Region Community

Open Requests

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Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Critical Request
Mother is seeking assistance. She is a victim of Domestic Violence and she and her daughter were removed from their home last night and currently staying with a friend. The mother and child had to leave the home with only the clothes on their backs. The mother is pregnant and due in May. The mother is seeking assitance with food as she has SNAP but had to leave all food behind as well as clothes for her 2-year-old daughter. Child wears a 3T Size 5 diapers Size 6 shoe She would appreciate any help she can get, she is trying to figure out what to do next. There is a restraining order in place at this time.
Location: Bedford, VA 24523 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Bedford County DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
1 Responses
Melva: Main Street UMC will help her with groceries and clothing for her daughter.
Main Street UMC. 11 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
A single-mom with (3) girls, ages 5, 10, and 15. This family of 4 are in need of new socks and there is also a need for a new twin bedframe.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $92
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $92 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
socks
4 out of 4 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Critical Request
Mother recently got a new job that is a position for as needed and therefore not consistent. Her previous position was also an as needed position but she had not gotten any work in about 3 weeks. With this new position, mother will be making more per hour when she does work and is looking for another flexible employment option for the times that she does not. Mother is currently in need of help with her rent and a few other outstanding bills for this month until she begins receiving paychecks for the new job. Mother would also be interested in working with a faith based organization as a job when she is not doing the as needed position.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24503 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1060
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $1060 to go!
Rent Assistance
$950 out of $950 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$30 out of $30 still needed
Phone bill
$80 out of $80 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
5
Normal Request
I am asking for help for grandparents who have recently obtained custody of their 3 young grandchildren in getting winter clothing. These grandparents have always been very active in the lives of the children and when LDSS became involved with the family, they did not hesitate to take the necessary steps to keep the children with family. They are in need of clothing for an 8 year old boy and 2-year-old twin girls. Clothing sizes are: Boys 10/12, Girls 3t and 4t, and diapers 5 and 6.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24504 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $380
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $380 to go!
Winter Clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
12
High Urgency Request
Family of three adults and nine children are behind on the electric bill. They had to divert funds from utilities to purchasing kerosene as their landlady refuses to fix the rental home's heating system. The total due is $1,200 but a payment of $495 by Dec. 11 will avoid shutoff. They have utilized all local agencies for aid this year. They cannot apply for crisis assistance until January 1, 2024, from the local Dept. of Social Services.
Location: Goodview, VA 24095 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 9 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #Lake Christian Ministries - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $495
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $495 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$250 out of $250 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$245 out of $245 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
5
High Urgency Request
Single mom of four children needs assistance paying rent. She had full-time work in healthcare in Lynchburg, but quit because her car's transmission is going out and she is afraid the drive will soon leave the car inoperable. Children are ages 6, 8, 12 and 13. Family was homeless last year and mom continues to struggle to get back on her feet. She is enrolled with Career Works to find a good employment fit for her skills and location. Of the $700 rent, she can pay $100.
Location: Bedford, VA 24523 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lake Christian Ministries - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $600
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $600 to go!
$300
$300 out of $300 still needed
Rent Assistance
$300 out of $300 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
I am working with a mother, and her two young sons who are in need of some household items. The mother works full time, 6 days a week, and is the main support for her two children. She currently does not have a bed to sleep in, as hers broke a while ago and she does not have the funds for another. She also does not have any furniture in her living room besides a futon that she has to sleep on. Any living room furniture (chairs, couch, etc. ) would be greatly appreciated by her. She is in need of a bed and frame for herself to sleep on.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24504 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $360
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $360 to go!
Queen Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Loveseat / Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Couch
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Critical Request
Mother and her three children are currently at risk of losing their housing and vehicle unless they can get their rent and car payment paid. The rent is $1220. The car payment is $330 Mother recently acquired a new job and is exploring alternative housing options so that this issue does not continue. This mother has done the best she absolutely can and did not deserve to go through the struggles that she has been faced with in the previous few months. Once a family of five is now a family of four and this mother is doing all that she can to ensure her children do not have to lose or suffer anymore. Even if multiple churches could come together and donate some money towards the rent and car as a community rather than one taking on the whole need, anything would help.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1550
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $1550 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1220 out of $1220 still needed
Car Payment
$330 out of $330 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
High Urgency Request
A mother just recently had her baby on 11/18/2023 and her baby was born early and with an undeveloped stomach and currently still in the NICU at the hospital. Mom needs help with transportation in order to see her baby in the NICU and get to spend time with the baby before coming home.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $50
1 Responses
Jennifer: Yes, I can help with a bus pass
The Bruns Home Fellowship. 9 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Bus Pass
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
3
Normal Request
am currently working with a kinship caregiver who is raising her cousins, ages 11 and 14. The family was served by CarePortal previously, however, the connection was unable to support her needs at the time. The family is now in need of some additional support. Recently, after previous belief that she would be unable to drive, she discovered some unpaid taxes on her vehicle when she believed that a prospective buyer had paid them. Now, she has decided to keep the car, but because of the remaining balance, a stop has been put on her license. This means that she will be unable to renew her registration this month, and if she were to drive it, her car could be towed. She would really appreciate someone who could cover the cost of the taxes and accrued fees, so that the family will have reliable transportation. Due to her disability and the chronic pain that comes with it, the caregiver has been unable to work and is on a fixed income. Therefore, she is finding it difficult ot cover these unexpected costs. Thank you for your dedication to serving the family however you are able!
Location: Evington, VA 24550 - County: Campbell - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $353
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $353 to go!
Vehicle Property Taxes and Fees
$353 out of $353 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
Aunt has recently taken in her teenage nephew. He came to her suddenly and with very few of his own things. The family is working very hard to create a safe, comfortable, welcoming space for him. They are in need of a bed (mattress, box spring and simple frame- any size) so he has his own place to get quality sleep. They are also seeking assistance with rebuilding his wardrobe. They have utilized the clothing closets in the community but have had difficulty finding everything he needs at this time. If possible, they feel it would be helpful if he can choose some clothing for himself. They are hoping for a bench to add to their kitchen table to accommodate the addition to their family so everyone can sit together for meals. The family would also appreciate any assistance towards Christmas gifts as this was another unexpected expense they are trying to meet.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24503 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $695
No Responses
Needs 6 Needs / $695 to go!
Full / Double Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Double Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
bench for kitchen table
1 out of 1 items still needed
gift card - clothing
$100 out of $100 still needed
gift card - christmas
$100 out of $100 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
A family is seeking a relationship with a local church as well as assistance with bed bugs. There are two children within the home that are under 18 and both are males. The mother stated that the family has had bedbugs for a week, that she knows of, and has killed one crawling on a pillow and found one on one of her children. The mother stated that she has been spraying bedbug spray on the couch, but is worried as she knows they can live within walls and cracks. The mother has reached out to seven community resources, however has not had any communication or replies. The total below is an estimate as the family has not been able to call professionals as they need financial assistance
Location: Goodview, VA 24095 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Bedford County DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $300 to go!
Extermination
$300 out of $300 still needed
Help Improve a Child's School Attendance
1
High Urgency Request
Teenage boy is in need of a pair of sneakers - size 15.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
1 Responses
Matt: we will get a pair sneakers size 15 for him Do you know if he needs wide or ret
Living Word Baptist Church. 6 days 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 Safety/Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
A female child is in need of a special device to assist with treatment for her hair pulling behaviors. Child has history of pulling hair on her head, eyebrow and eyelashes. She has pulled hair so much that some damage may be permanent. Currently the family is having to keep the child's head shaved. Child is currently on homebound schooling due to this, but would like to one day return to public school. This device is recommended by her treatment provider to help curb her behaviors. The device is called Keen 2 and is approximately $149. It can be purchased on the website .
Location: Amherst, VA 24521 - County: Amherst - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Amherst County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $149
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $149 to go!
Treatment Tech Device
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
A prison fellowship family has indicated to one of the churches that they need diapers.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $75
3 Responses
Luke: Mercy PCA can help with this need.
Mercy Presbyterian Church. 1 week ago
Jenae: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
The Hope Company, Community Lead Church. 6 days ago
Luke: Mercy PCA can help with this need.
Mercy Presbyterian Church. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for 3 children. The 9-year-old girl would like a squishy bean bag chair, and she wears a YL in clothes. The 7-year-old girl likes makeup and anything girly and "my life" dolls, and she has asked for a vanity set. The five-year-old boy likes Spider-Man, hot wheels, and Nerf guns, and he plays the PlayStation, so he like Vbucks. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $75
1 Responses
Dave: Beulah Baptist would be happy to meet this request
Beulah Baptist Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
We have a foster family that needs a bunk bed. The room is not large enough for two twin beds, and two girls need to share a room.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Lynchburg City Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $275
1 Responses
Kelly: I have a bunk bed set. mattresses are not the best.
Bedrock Community Church. 3 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for 3 children. One child is a 14 year old boy who would like a Visa gift card or Walmart gift card. One child is a 14 year old girl who would like a Visa gift card or Walmart gift card. One child is a 19 year old girl who would like a Visa gift card or Walmart gift card. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.
Location: Forest, VA 24551 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $75
1 Responses
Matt: will get 3 gift cards to take care of need
Living Word Baptist Church. 6 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is a for an 8 month old baby girl who could use clothes size 6-9 months and age appropriate toys. . Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25.
Location: Long Island, VA 24569 - County: Pittsylvania - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
2 Responses
Kimberly: Christmas is for children.
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Jenae: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
The Hope Company, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas Gifts
$25 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for a ten year old girl who would like age appropriate gifts, a small tablet, clothes or shoes. When contacting the caregiver sizes will be provided. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.
Location: Altavista, VA 24517 - County: Campbell - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
1 Responses
Jenae: Looking forward to connecting
The Hope Company. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
7
Responses
53
Requests met
39
Children served
92
Economic impact
$37,486