Saddleback Church Irvine South

We’re reaching out on behalf of a brave young mom who is currently navigating pregnancy while finishing high school. She’s expecting a baby girl and is in need of essential baby items to prepare for this life-changing moment.

As she enters her senior year, she’s determined to graduate but with so much uncertainty ahead, she’s feeling nervous about how she’ll manage school and motherhood at the same time. She is doing her best to stay strong and focused, but the reality is that preparing for a baby is overwhelming especially as a teen.

We are asking for her for a $250 Target gift card to help her purchase essentials like diapers, baby clothes, bottles, and other necessities she can buy for her baby boy

Currently working with a family who is experiencing some financial difficulties. Client has 1 ½ year old and a newborn baby. Client does not have a stroller and struggles to do community outings with both children. Client's 1 ½ year old has some physical disabilities that prevents her from walking. Client is not working currently, but would like to work once her baby is little older. Client is in need of clothing for her two children. Thank You in advance for your support and consideration with helping this family. A link of the baby Double Stroller as a suggestion can be found in the notes section.

I have been working with this father for 2 weeks, since I had first met him on 5/30/25. Father is aware of his needs and expressed his need for therapy and to get into a substance abuse program. He has a history of substance abuse and has expressed using drugs to cope with his grief of losing his mother, alongside his traumas. He has expressed a desire to reunify with his daughter and recognizes that he needs to help himself before being able to help his daughter. Father has been transparent to CSW about his situation and has expressed needing support. Any assistance in the form of in-kind donations will eliminate some of the financial barriers in reunifying with his child. The father is currently homeless and does not have a stable place of residence. He has been utilizing friends for temporary residence, but cannot be permanent places of residence. He does not have familial supports. Father does not have employment but has utilized DPSS support to receive GR and Medi-Cal. He has been experiencing homelessness for 6-7 months and has experienced being assaulted and robbed from. Father was robbed of his belongings including his phone and his bicycle. I had referred father to two shelters yesterday, which is pending receipt of verification. The father is of need of clothing, blankets and food supplies.

Young adult trying to obtain her drivers license. She did save and was able to get 4 driving instructions. However, since she doesn't have relatives to practice driving outside of the lessons she feels she needs more. Link to driving school is in description to pay direct or financial assistance if available. Go To Link

Single mother of 2 who is need of fresh foods. Cal Fresh has cut funding and with kids not in school food programs for the summer is struggling with fresh produce for kids.

Transitional age youth , who just graduated community college with a 4.0 and off to Northridge this fall. Youth has taught herself Canva and does alot of social media work for small organizations as income. Her computer has died and needs help with purchasing a new one. She is asking for help with gift cards to Best Buy, she can not afford a new one however, was hoping to purchase something refurbished.

An RFA caretaker for a three-year-old with special needs is struggling to afford childcare and has put her behind on her bills. In fact, her updated RFA funding has been delayed due to circumstances outside her control and has left her with very little funding and she is not getting the help she needs. As a result, last week she had to take off work because she could not afford a babysitter so now she is losing any income and may need to take off work this weekend as well. If we could temporarily assist her in paying her utility bills, this will allow her to take care of these extra childcare costs until she gets the proper funding from RFA. This would be a huge help to this single-parent family and she is grateful for any support she can get.

Single mother and her children who have survived a drastic move into a new and safe place are in need of beds. Mother is struggling financially at this time. Assisting with this request will empower and encourage the family to continue moving forward, keep them together and feel supported by the community and outside agencies, bringing them hope.