Patmos United Methodist Church

1405 Patmos Church Road P O Box 170, Huddleston, Virginia 24104
Team Leader(s) Kate Ellis, Jack Davis Jr.
Partner in the Lynchburg Region Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
I have a single mother who has been working very hard on her recovery, she has been clean for almost a year and has her child full time. This mother has recently gotten a job, gotten childcare for her baby and is getting ready to start school online to become a peer recovery specialist to help other mothers with the same struggles she has overcome. For school she is in need of a laptop. If she can receive a laptop, she will be able to attend her classes and eventually make a better living for her and her child. Updated on March 27, 2023 by an Agency Worker
We have a donation of $130, we still need $80 to be able to complete a purchase.
Location: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - County: Franklin - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Franklin County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $360
1 Responses
Penny: I would be glad to donate 1/2 of this, so $130
Franklin Heights. 11 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Laptop Computer
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
2
Normal Request
We have a youth in care that is a senior in high school, works part time, and lives with his brother in a fictive kin foster home. He is in need of financial assistance in purchasing a new vehicle as the transmission in his current car went bad. He will be aging out of foster care soon and needs financial assistance to purchase another vehicle to go to school and work.
Location: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - County: Franklin - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Franklin County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $5000
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $5000 to go!
Vehicle
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
We have a senior in high school, who is doing very well. He works part time, and is placed with an older brother in a fictive kin foster home. He does well in school. He has prom coming up, and FCDSS is out of the funds that could normally support youth going to Prom, so we are requesting either a donation of a prom tuxedo or suit, or enough money to purchase/rent one for the upcoming prom. He has been in care for four years, and has plans to continue on in our fostering futures program once he turns 18.
Location: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - County: Franklin - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Franklin County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
1 Responses
Ken: We would be happy to provide a gift card to a store to rent a tuxedo, like Men's Wearhouse.
St. John Lutheran. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
7
High Urgency Request
The family is requesting assistance fixing a leak that has caused them to be unable to use the upstairs shower/bathtub. Mom and dad have five children under the age of eighteen in the home and six children total in the home that they care for. Dad works full time at Red Robin. Mom and dad both have extensive mental health needs. Two of the children have learning and physical disabilities. Since the shower has not been functioning, the entire family has had to share one shower. There is concern for the children’s hygiene due to this.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24013 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Plumbng
$150 out of $150 still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
4
High Urgency Request
Dad helps take care of his three children part time. He works full time, first shift. He lives in a small apartment with very little space. He recently had a bug bed issue and had to suddenly throw all of his bedding and mattresses away. Dad has very little furniture in the apartment. He is requesting assistance with a futon for the living room that can also serve as a bed for the children when they stay at his home as well as a queen bed for himself.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24015 - County: Roanoke - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $800
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $800 to go!
Bed Frame (Queen)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Comforter / Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Foldale futon
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
This request is for a family in need of a WAL-MART gift card to purchase a phone and a phone card. This phone card is to assist bio family. The parents need a phone to be able to communicate with service providers for appointments. Their son is currently residing with the maternal grandparents. The parents are working through substance abuse and mental health issues at this current time. They utilize the phone to maintain phone contact and video visits when they cannot see him face to face with the grandparents. The phone is essential to the parents for a variety of reasons. They lost their phone on the bus on the way to the appointment and it has not been recovered. The parents have several medical appointments, substance abuse treatment, as well as visitations with their son and a phone is a tool to be able to connect with all entities. Ultimately, the request is for a phone and phone card and the family would be appreciative if this request could be met. It benefits the parents to be able to stay in touch with service providers for their care. It is also emotionally and therapeutically important for their 4 year old son to be able to have adequate contact with his parents.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24013 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
WALMART GIFT CARD
$150 out of $150 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Critical Request
This request is for a single mother who is in need of a VISA gift card to assist with clothes for her three children between the ages of 6-12. She is currently doubled up staying with a friend while seeking housing. She is currently looking for employment and has been on several interviews. She is working with the Department to obtain daycare for her children so she can work and attend her medical appointments. Since she has had to move around several times due to unforeseen circumstances the children have been unable to take all of their belongings. Any donations towards this request would be greatly appreciated.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24016 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
1 Responses
Jerry: Wellspring Presbyterian Church will meet this request.
Wellspring Presbyterian Church. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
VISA GIFT CARD
$300 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
1
Normal Request
This family consists of a mother and her two sons, ages two and ten, as well as a stepfather. This family is in need of big support at this time. The family has no insurance, and the ten-year-old son has never seen a doctor or dentist. The child recently saw a dentist through the school and found out that he has ten abscessed teeth and needs a lot of dental work done. The child went to the dentist to estimate the work needed and the total cost is $6697, not including the two root canals he will have to be referred out to get. He will need seven fillings, two extractions, and two crowns following the root canals. Due to the family not having insurance any and all help would be very beneficial to them. The child is having a very hard time sleeping and now talking due to the pain in his mouth. Since this is such a big request we understand that assistance can come from multiple sources.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24012 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $6697
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $6697 to go!
Medical / Dental
$6697 out of $6697 still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
6
Critical Request
IMMEDIATE NEED! A single mother of five children, from age five months to 14 years of age, is being evicted. The family needs help in moving their items from the home into a storage unit. Funding for 30 days at a local storage unit is also needed. Danville DSS is assisting in finding the family a home.
Location: Danville, VA 24540 - County: Danville City - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Danville Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
1 Responses
Harry: We can help with the storage unit.
Mt Hermon Baptist Church. 5 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $50 to go!
Moving assistance
1 out of 1 items still needed
30 day storage unit
$50 Met in full!
Help Reunify a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
I have been working with a family for over a year that includes 3 children, ages 13, 4, and 3 and a single Mom. One of the mother's major requirements that must be completed before the children are returned home was for her to clean her house and ensure that it is safe and livable for all of her children. Mom has cleaned the house tremendously, but had to throw away a great deal of the things that were in the home due to their poor condition. I am attempting to find items that can be donated so that the financial burden on Mom is reduced.
Location: Nathalie, VA 24577 - County: Halifax - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Halifax County DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2510
4 Responses
Rhae: Childrey Baptist Church has these items so far. They are still collecting. We will add collection items as they come.
Childrey Baptist Church. 1 week ago
Rhae: From Childrey Baptist Church.
Childrey Baptist Church. 1 week ago
Rhae: We now have a coffee table and a girl's twin bedframe.
Childrey Baptist Church. 1 week ago
Rhae: We have found another bed frame.
Childrey Baptist Church. 2 days ago
Needs 2 Needs / $640 to go!
Bed Frame (Full)
1 out of 2 items still needed
Full Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Bed Frame (Twin)
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Loveseat / Chair
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Coffee Table
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
I am working with a family that has been working with the Department for several years. This family has a history of substance abuse and domestic violence. Currently, the mother and father are involved in several services to maintain sobriety and develop positive relationship skills. The mother's cell phone is no longer working effectively - this makes it difficult to communicate with service providers and with the Department. I am hoping to help her get a new phone to assist with this communication. There are several available at Walmart at various prices - the average price was around $80. Additionally, phone cards come in a range of prices. This mother is also in search of spiritual connection and community, so she would be very open to forming a relationship with the helping church.
Location: Vinton, VA 24179 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Bedford County DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $110
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $110 to go!
Prepaid smartphone
1 out of 1 items still needed
Prepaid phone card
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
4
Critical Request
This request is to assist a single mother with her three biological children. We currently provide behavior intervention support and preventative services for one of the children who is diagnosed with a developmental delay. The mother reported that she is struggling financially due to job loss. The family is currently without power due to recent financial instability. We are seeking assistance with making a payment to turn the power on. Upon this need being met the family will be able to have a grace period while the caregiver continues the process of seeking employment.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24016 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Intercept Health - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $545
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $545 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$545 out of $545 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
High Urgency Request
I have a single mother of a newborn child that needs assistance with her light bill. She lives on her own and is trying managing being a new mother. She has a cutoff notice for 3/17/23.
Location: Evington, VA 24550 - County: Campbell - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $502
4 Responses
Lisa: Diamond Hill can contribute $250.
Community Responder. 4 days ago
Kevin: Thank you 👊🏼👍🏼💪🏻!
Bedrock Community Church. 2 days ago
Kevin: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Bedrock Community Church, Community Lead Church. 2 days ago
Kevin: Good morning. When you have a moment, please send the contact info. for the individual making the request so payment can be made. Thank you!
Bedrock Community Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$502 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
This request is to assist a single mother with her three biological children. We currently provide behavior intervention support and preventative services for one of the children who is diagnosed with a developmental delay. The mother reported that she is struggling financially. We are seeking assistance with acquiring clothing for her three children. The family is in need for assistance with getting spring/summer clothing for 3 children (Female: 4-years-old; size 6/6x, Female: 5-years-old; size 6/6x, and Male: 10-years-old; size 14/16). The family will have access to spring/summer clothing.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24016 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Intercept Health - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $180 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
3 out of 3 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Please consider donating a couch to a single mother of two, who has recently left a violent domestic relationship. The mother is a very hard-working woman, however, is unable to afford a couch for her small living room. A couch donation would help this mother and children feel more at-home in their new living arrangement, away from further domestic abuse.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 - County: Roanoke - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $450
1 Responses
Butch: I believe I have access to a couch for this family. Please provide contact details. Butch Kitts, FCC North Campus.
Fellowship Community Church - North Campus. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Critical Request
Single mom with three children is in need of formula for her baby. She is needing Nutramigen as her baby struggles to maintain weight. Mom works full-time.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24017 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
1 Responses
Lynsey: Summerdean can meet this need.
Summerdean Church Of The Brethren. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Baby Formula (see description for details)
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
3
High Urgency Request
A kinship family that I am currently working with is in need of financial support to ensure that the kid in their home is able to make it back and forth to schedule family visitations. The kinship family is currently residing in Richmond Virginia and have not been able to consistently make scheduled family visits that are occurring in Lynchburg VA. Lynchburg DSS have adjusted the schedule to accommodate with the amount of travel time for the kinship family. The kinship provider has made an arrangement with another family member that is willing to ensure that this kid is able to make bi-weekly visits. This family member will be traveling from Lynchburg to Richmond to ensure that this kid is able to make bi-weekly visits but will be in need of some financial assistance. If this need is met then it will help secure the kinship placement, currently this kid could lose this placement if he is unable to make bi-weekly visits in order to move towards reunification with his mother, father, and siblings. This placement is very important to this kid because he is receiving educational support that has allowed him to catch up and pass on to the next grade, he is also involved in karate, which is something he really enjoys.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24504 - County: Campbell - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
4 Responses
Claudia: Boonsboro UMC will provide a $50 gift card.
Boonsboro United Methodist Church. 1 week ago
Claudia: All we need is five more individuals or churches to cover $50 and we will have this need met.
Boonsboro United Methodist Church, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Soli: I can give $50 towards this need!
Patrick Henry Family Services. 1 week ago
Lisa: Diamond Hill will provide the remaining $200.
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Gas cards
$300 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
A mother is in need of two dressers for her boys. Although she is constantly looking, the mother has been unable to obtain employment. At this time the family does not have the funds to buy dressers for the boys. The mother is currently de-cluttering the home and the dressers will help as she has no where to put the children's clothes.
Location: Martinsville, VA 24112 - County: Martinsville City - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $270
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $270 to go!
Dresser For a Boy
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
5
Normal Request
I am working with a single mom of two who recently received custody of her family members two teenage girls, so she now has four children she is caring for in her home. This mom is in need of one twin size mattress and box spring and a full-size mattress and box spring, she already has the bed frames. If she can receive these it will better help her accommodate the children's sleeping arrangements.
Location: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - County: Franklin - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Franklin County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $480
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $480 to go!
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
We have been working with a family that initially was struggling to find a home and spent over 6 months in a hotel. Once getting into a rental they worked towards maintaining their family and bills but were unable to put large sums of money down on a vehicle. The parents have finally finished paying their friend for the used vehicle in order to get their children to doctors, enroll their youngest child in daycare, get to their appointments without paying others gas money, and get to their child's school events. They have registered the car but at this time can't get the safety inspection due to the windshield needing to be repaired. The mother has already went to get an estimate. We are asking for assistance in getting their car in running condition in order for them to continue their positive progress and increased the stability of their family.
Location: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 - County: Franklin - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Franklin County Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $396
1 Responses
Mark: Let me know contact info of the family and what business is the estimate from.
Franklin Heights. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Car Repair
$396 Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
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Responses
19
Requests met
17
Children served
41
Economic impact
$18,290