Shepherd Community

4109 E Washington St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46201
Team Leader(s) David Noe
Partner in the Marion County Community

Open Requests

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Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
5
High Urgency Request
Grandmother recently took in her two grandchildren. The home is very old and is in need of smoke detectors, and a carbon monoxide detector. Grandmother is watching the two kids full time, and is unable to go out and use community resources. If this need is met, the home will be safer for all members of the family residing in the home.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46201 - County: Marion - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $105
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $105 to go!
Carbon Monoxide Detector
1 out of 1 items still needed
Smoke Detector
3 out of 3 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Single mother of two young girls ages 7 and 6 who faced several hardships, finally has a place of her own but needs help with beds for the girls. This family is finally reunited under the same roof and mother is doing everything she can to maintain this. Mother is appreciative of any help she can get. She just wants the girls room to be special and the girls need beds to complete it. The girls are sleeping on air mattress but it is getting worn down and not inflating like it should. The girls need beds. Please consider helping this well deserving family have a fresh start.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46235 - County: Marion - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $625
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $625 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
2
High Urgency Request
A 16-year-old African American male in need of clothing items. Youth is a very caring and kind teenager. He has been in foster care for over three years. Mother and father have abandoned him. Youth would like to buy some new clothes for the holidays. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46205 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
4 Responses
Karly: Hi! I can help fund
Northview Church. 1 week ago
Charles: God bless!
Northview Church. 1 week ago
Nancy: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Northview Church, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Nancy: Thank you for your kind donation to provide clothes for this teenage boy!
Northview Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothing Items
$180 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
This mom could use assistance with paying these fees in order to obtain a valid license.. Mom has been working with DCS and engaging in all of services. She has made many positive changes and is eager to be reunified with her child. Mom is preparing for when the child is placed home. She is employed and working full-time at a restaurant but is only making enough to meet her basic needs and rent for the month. This would ensure she is driving safely and legally. Mother appreciates any help with this need. Any help would be appreciated.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $750
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $750 to go!
Vehicle
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
High Urgency Request
A mom is in need of a crib. Mom has been working with DCS and engaging in all of services. She has made many positive changes and is eager to be reunified with her child. Mom was recently approved for overnight visit with the child. She is employed and working full-time at a restaurant but is only making enough to meet her basic needs and rent for the month. This mom could use assistance with a crib for overnight visit to begin. Any help would be appreciated.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $160
1 Responses
Kathy: Rise Church will provide a crib frame.
Rise Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Crib Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
1
Critical Request
3 year old child placed with a relative needs help with clothing items
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46203 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $100 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
1
Normal Request
The child would love to have a digital camera as a pro-social activity and to get into photography as a hobby. The child would love to get into photography and just also had a birthday recently. The child is doing well in school/home, and is actively working and learning independent life skills.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46205 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $200 to go!
Camera
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Single mother of two young girls ages 7 and 6 who faced several hardships, finally has a place of her own but needs help with beds for the girls. This family is finally reunited under the same roof and mother is doing everything she can to maintain this. Mother is appreciative of any help she can get. She just wants the girls room to be special and the girls need beds to complete it. The girls are sleeping on air mattress but it is getting worn down and not inflating like it should. The girls need beds. Please consider helping this well deserving family have a fresh start.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46235 - County: Marion - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $625
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $625 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
Single mom of three young children 5 and under needs help purchasing an infant car seat. Mother just gave birth to her son less than a month ago and the car seat she was going to use was involved in an accident. Please consider helping this mom with an infant car seat so she can transport her son to safely.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46219 - County: Marion - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $160
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $160 to go!
Infant Car Seat
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
High Urgency Request
A 12 year old is in need of a coat for the winter. The child is placed in kinship care and the caregiver is needing assistance with providing the child with a coat. Providing the coat for the child ensure his basic needs are being met. The child wears an adult S/M.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46205 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
2 Responses
John: John and Karen can help with this.
Traders Point Christian Church. 2 weeks ago
Chris: I have a new winter coat size medium. Let me know address, I will drop off.
Holy Spirit Parish At Geist. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Make an Adoptive Placement
3
Normal Request
DCS is requesting a couch and a loveseat for an unlicensed relative. This caretaker has four biological children and is currently the placement for her niece and nephew. This placement is the sole caregiver for these six children due to the children's father being deceased. She is currently in need of assistance with furniture and would be very grateful for your donation.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46201 - County: Marion - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $650
2 Responses
Kathy: Rise Church will provide couch and love seat.
Rise Church. 3 weeks ago
Kathy: Delivered couch, loveseat, ottoman, two end tables and two lamps on 11/11/23.
Rise Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Loveseat / Chair
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
The children were recently reunified with father. Father is in need of financial assistance for childcare. Father has applied for CCDF and is currently waiting to be approved. Father has health conditions that prevent him from working. Any help with this need is greatly appreciate!
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46235 - County: Marion - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $450
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $450 to go!
Childcare Assitance
$450 out of $450 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
A 6 year old lives with his mother. The mother currently looking for a job and has no transportation. the family needs a twin bed frame for the child.Tahnk you for your help
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46218 - County: Marion - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $235
1 Responses
Vanessa: Hamilton Hills can provide this item.
Hamilton Hills Church. 1 month ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
A Single mother of three children. They need a working shower. Their shower does not work so they are unable to bath in the home. They have to go to a YMCA. If the need is met the family will be able to shower in the home.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46235 - County: Marion - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $3700
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $3700 to go!
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
New Shower
$3500 out of $3500 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
5
Normal Request
Mother just delivered a month ago and has to care for the child medically, thus she cannot work because of the child's condition. The mother is having a hard time figuring out what to do in this situation. Updated on November 08, 2023 by an Agency Worker
This family is still in need of assistance.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46218 - County: Marion - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2265
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $2265 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Mattress
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Bed Sheets
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Comforter / Blanket
3 out of 3 items still needed
Rent Assistance
$900 out of $900 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Request
Children have been removed from mother for DV, Mother currently just got an apartment and is working but needs help.
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46219 - County: Marion - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #IN- Indiana DCS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1625
6 Responses
Emily: funds
Community Responder. 2 months ago
Dawn: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Mercy Road, Community Lead Church. 2 months ago
Dawn: Mercy Road can provide crib, crib mattress and sheet. We only have one twin frame at present.
Mercy Road, Community Lead Church. 2 months ago
Michelle: HH will provide
Hamilton Hills Church. 1 month ago
Jane: Grace responder confirmed in place of a bunkbed they have space and could use 2 twin bed frames and 2 twin mattresses. Will provide and deliver as already have family contact information. Thank you
Grace Fishers Chr-Hamilton. 1 month ago
Dawn: Mercy road will provide a twin bed and mattress as well as a crib with mattress, crib sheet and 3 twin sheet sets
Mercy Road. 1 month ago
Needs 1 Need / $325 to go!
Couch
1 out of 1 items still needed
Coffee Table
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
5
Responses
26
Requests met
22
Children served
39
Economic impact
$17,978