Northwest Assistance Ministries

Single pregnant mother is in need of bunk beds for her two children as she prepares for her third child. The 2-year-old female is currently still in a crib, while her 3-year-old brother sleeps in a toddler bed. The crib will be needed for the new baby.

Family of single mother and her three surviving children are grieving the loss of an infant in November. The children do not have beds for themselves to sleep on. Requesting assistance to provide a family a more comfortable safe environment while they adjust to their new lives without their loved one. The Toddler bed and bedding is for a girl and the twin sized beds and bedding are for one boy and one girl.

The agency has been court ordered to assist a teen mother with obtaining a cell phone to maintain contact with her caseworker and agency. A pre-paid phone for at least 6 months-1 year. We would also like to request a tablet to assist her with participating in services for the agency.

I am requesting assistance to help a young adult who is 18 years old and in foster care. He has been accepted to a university, and will be moving to his first Supervised Independent Living placement (SIL) College dorm outside of Houston. This is his first home that he will live in independently after living in foster homes. He is currently in his last semester of high school and expects to graduate in the end of May 2025. He is currently unemployed and has been diligently applying to part time jobs to help him cover his cost of living. He is in need of assistance of purchasing a mini fridge, school supplies (pens, binder, etc.), Tupperware, first aid kit, umbrella, shower cady for his dorm. Any assistance he would be grateful. Thank you.

A potential relative placement in Bryan is needing help with beds for her 4 nieces/nephew to be placed with her. One child is currently placed in Robertson County while the other 3 are placed several hours away. These beds will help allow the children to be placed together, and in the least restrictive environment at this time. The children are 10yo female, 7yo male, 2yo female, 1mo male

PAL (Preparation for Adult Living) is taking 20 youth to a college conference. This conference allows foster youth to hear from youth with lived experience who are currently attending college, benefits for attending college, and getting youth excited for their future. We are in need of additional assistance for some items needed:

• 20 beach towels
• Snacks for 20 youth for three days
• Hygiene packs (body wash, shampoo and conditioner, wash cloth, mouth wash and deodorant)

Mom and dad live in the home with their 10 children. Mom started her new job 1 week ago. Mom and dad received an eviction notice that stated the family has 3 days to vacate. Dad stated he has some of the money but needed assistance. Dad works out of town, which leaves mom at home alone to care for the 10 children alone. Mom and dad would really benefit from one-time assistance. Dad stated he could maintain his family's stability if he receives one time assistance.

A young Mom and dad live in the household with their toddler son. Mom was laid off from her job and could not pay her portion of the rent. Mom and dad are in college and doing the best they can to take care for their son and maintain their stability. Mom and dad needs immediate help with one month of rental assistance to remain in their home with their son. Mom is working with uber and door dash to maintain their stability after receiving assistance.

3-year-old and 4-year-old girls in need of clothing sizes 3T and 4T, shoes sizes 8 and 10, and pull ups 3T and 4T.

Youth will be aging out of care soon. Youth is currently looking for full time employment to be able to pay her bills independently. She is currently focused on catching up on rent and utilities. Assistance with groceries is needed if possibly.

This is a sibling group of 5 but 4 are in the same placement. They are currently living with family. Their family is doing everything they can to make sure all of their wants and needs are being met. They could use some assistance with basic necessities like clothing and under garments.

They are in need of school uniforms; They can wear any color. Navy Blue, Light Blue, Maroon, White, Khaki

Child 1 Male: Size 7/8 Child 2 Male: Size 7/8 Child 3 Female: 8 Child 4 Female: 10

Male student age 17 passed from being hit by car and mental illness. Sibling age 14 grieving. Mother passed away from cancer a few years ago. Father works but does not have all of the money for funeral of 3,000 dollars and add ons. Father reports that student's organs saved three lives, a teen, a toddler and middle aged woman and that his son would have wanted it that way because he was kind. Hospital is going to provide some of the costs but has not informed parent as of yet. Father says any help would be appreciated as he counting on donations to help with services. Troy B Smith Professional Services 9013 Scott St. Houston TX 77051 is the funeral service.

-Ana