FIVE18 Family Services

FOR JAMIESON MEMORIAL GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH TO RESPOND:

Follow up request for two boys that JMGMC purchased clothing items for and funded their stay at summer camp after the original request (#221365) was closed as partially met.

Single hardworking working mother of five children has become behind on her electric bill and is struggling to keep up with her bill. She has been working hard to make payments to keep things up to date in hopes of enrolling in a payment plan. In order to do so she is in need of bringing her current bill up to date. She would be grateful for any help as she was in foster care herself and is striving to do the best she can for her and her children without any healthy family support .

The Department is working with a family who is trying to reunify with their children that are currently in foster care. The family is working to improve the home conditions but is at risk of losing their washer and dyer set previously purchased at Rent A Center. The family owes a balance of $150.00 to obtain full ownership. The family is requesting helping to complete the last payment of what is owed on the washer and dryer. Any community help is appreciated.

Single father is in need of furniture for his residence in order to support the placement. He is in need of a couch, chair, and end tables and or a coffee table for his living room.

Single mother who is currently working a substance use recovery court program has recently found housing. Her only child has been in foster care as a result of substance use. Mother is in need of a washer, dryer, plates and other household items. Looking for donations of a washer and dryer and any available household items. The mother has worked extremely hard in her recovery and is close to return home goal and these items will help her be able to have appropriate housing for her and her son to begin trial home placement.

A single mother needs to have trash hauled off from her home. The mother has trash bags and boxes to dispose of. Due to the passing of her late husband, she has fallen into a state of depression. The mother was willing to receive help from the department. The mother is raising four children on her own, with only the help of her mother. The mother needs assistance getting these to the dump due to her not having a big enough vehicle to take these items.

A 9 year old boy is excited to go to his first sleep away camp and the family needs some help to ensure he is well equipped for his adventures as they are on a strict budget that does not allow them to shoulder some of the additional expenses associated with camp. The family is seeking help with procuring the following items:

sunscreen tennis shoes (size 3) flip flops sleeping bag sheets pillow rain jacket (youth medium) 2 towels bathing suit (size 10-12) flashlight bug spray

Thank you for you consideration, time, and effort. It is all greatly appreciated.

Family recently got their own apartment and were not able to bring a lot of items with them from the last home. The children do not currently have beds to sleep on in their new apartment nor anywhere to store their clothes, causing environmental issues. Family is in need of two bunk beds for the children, a toddler bed, pedding for the beds, pillows for the beds, and a large dresser for all of their clothing.

We have a family, 1 adult, 1 child and a dog who have been displaced from their home. As of today, they do not have a place to live. They are looking for a permanent place to live or somewhere temporary until a place they can afford comes available.

I am working with a mother and father, who have a young child- and are struggling with lack of financial resources to replace the door to their home. They currently do not have a front door- it is entirely broken, and just props up on the frame at night but is not at all attached. It is a safety hazard to the family to not have a door to their home, putting them at risk of harm. Any assistance that could be provided to this family to either obtain a new door, or help them put the door in would be greatly appreciated.

I am working with a single mother of 7 children, with minimal support and money- who is in need of child proofing door handles. Some door alarms have already been provided to her, but she could benefit from the door handles as well- to keep her young children inside at all times- as some of her children are very young.

A 9 year old was placed with his aunt due to concerns for his caretaker. The caretaker has a child the same age and would like to have bunk beds to accommodate the 9 year old in her home. The home is actually in Floyd, but using a Salem zip code for the request.