Restore Waldo: Community Impact

Single mother and her three children need assistance paying rent on their new apartment so they can finally have longterm housing.

Mother is currently staying at a long-term stay hotel where she has been harrassed and attacked at by other guests. She has been staying there after being kicked out of a shelter that was supposed to help her until she found more permanent housing and was allegedly robbed and manipulated by a service provider who took her money (which following a significant period of time was returned) and many of her items (which still have not been returned). However, Mother's section 8 voucher has been granted and she will be able to move into an apartment which she has secured but needs to put a down payment on. By helping her with this, she and her children will have long-term stable housing.

Single mother of 5 children who has limited support from their fathers has an urgent need in the form of a past due Spire balance. mother is in the middle of going back to work but only just got childcare sorted out for her children. While it has not yet been shut off, a warning letter has been sent. While it is summer, home still needs active gas for their water heater and stove. If this amount is paid off, the family should be able to pay any future bills.

Urgent help is needed for a family who just had their water shut off. Parent is a single mother who receives limited help from the fathers of her children and is in the middle of getting back to work. Amount requested will get the water turned back on. Family has limited support and with five children and the hot summer months, the need for water is especially urgent

This family needs help paying their $5000 rent bill. They will be evicted on July 10th if they do not contribute to the total. The mother I have been working with is just returning to her job after maternity leave. There are 4 kiddos who live in this apartment who would not have somewhere to live if they are evicted. Mother and her boyfriend are now working and will be able to handle the monthly rent once it is down to a manageable amount. Mother has reached out to other community organizations who do not have funding to help her family at this time. Thank you so much for considering this families needs.

This family is in need of help with their water bill. They received a disconnect notice if they are not able to pay by July 10th. Mom is attempting to get on a payment plan and needs half of the bill to be able to do so. Mom has 100 of that now but needs help with the other $209 to be able to get on the payment plan.

Hello, I am a Social Worker for a family of 3, family includes a mother and two children. One of mothers children has been admitted to hospital since birth (7 weeks old currently). Infant remains admitted for critical cardiology care. Upon birth, mother was admitted to hospital as well due to kidney failure. Mother recently was discharged but due to her own health condition along with infants current admission she has not been able to return to work. This has impacted mothers income and has caused the family financial strain. Mother has reported falling behind on car payments ($380/biweekly), car registration ($2,000) and car insurance ($500). Mother stated the biggest priority she would need assistance with is car registration. Mother stated assistance with registration would help offload total car cost she is facing with repossession. Mother does not have consistent transportation for her and her other child (17 years old) who has recently signed up for college course this summer but is having a hard time getting to college course. Due to transportation needs, mother is not able to visit her infant as much as she would like as well as follow up appointments. At this time, there is not a definite discharge date for mothers infant as she continues to need monitor of pacemaker and mechanical ventilation due to cardiorespiratory failure from congenital heart disease. Mother would be appreciative of any assistance she could receive at this time.

I am writing on behalf of two school-aged boys who currently live with their grandma, who is pursuing Guardianship. We recently had a visit with the family, and they are all doing extremely well. The boys did mention a wish to attend a baseball game, so we are reaching out in hopes to connect this family with some tickets to either a Royals or Monarchs game. They have never attended a game before but love to watch them on TV. Although this request is not an immediate need, it would really make this family thrilled in the opportunity to spend some time together doing something out in the community.

A young mother of two small children, who recently transitioned out of homelessness and into stable housing, is working hard to build a better life for her family—without the support of the children's dads or family. She’s focused on finding employment, securing reliable transportation (as she doesn’t have a vehicle), and turning her new space into a comfortable home for her and her kids. Right now, this family is in need of a toddler bed, an infant crib, and a double stroller that can accommodate both a toddler (2.5y/o) and an infant (2months). Meeting this need would make a big difference—helping the children sleep more comfortably and making it easier for the mother to move around with both kids. She understands this is a big ask, but she’s incredibly grateful for any kind of help, including gently-used items rather than new. Any support would go a long way in helping this family continue moving forward.

Updated on June 23, 2025 by an Agency Worker
My apologies, the infant crib will require an infant mattress as well. Thanks so much!