Solid Rock Christian Center

Family of 6 that needs help with utility bill. There are four girls ages 12, 11, 8 and 7 living with mother and uncle. Mother got behind on utility bill when she thought her former roommate was paying their part and was not. The bill is for $2000.

Hello! We would like to request funds for tickets to Seven Falls for 3 URM (Unaccompanied Refugee Minor) youths. We have been working with these young men for the past few months, and they are all placed in the same foster home. The two youngest youth are new to the program and new to the state of Colorado. They have experienced many transitions in the past couple of months but are doing well and are registered to start high school this fall while continuing working through the summer. The oldest youth has been with the family for about 3 years and has helped the 2 younger youths with this transition into a new culture. Going to Seven Falls would provide these young men with a fun an interesting activity where they can safely get out into the community as they enjoy hiking and exercising together. This will also support their physical and mental health as they deal with these major life changes in their young lives, work through their past histories, and navigate everything else that is going on the world right now. I have linked the website for Seven Falls below and would like to request 2 additional tickets for URM/LFS staff to participate in this activity and provide needed support and safety. Thank you in advance for your support! Go To Link

Male child age 5 Mom is in need of her phone bill paid. Helping meet this need will provide opportunities for Mom to engage in services and aid in reunification with her child. Mom was recently evicted from her home and is exploring sober living and is egger to engage in services. Having a phone will aid in the opportunity to progress in treatment services, attend family time, explore safe/stable housing and employment. The total price will cover June and July phone payments allowing Mom substantial time to make significant progress.

Male child age 5 Mom is in need of gas cards to get to and from treatment services and family time. Helping meet this need will provide opportunities for Mom to engage in services and aid in reunification with her child. Mom was recently evicted from her home and is exploring sober living and is egger to engage in services.

CASA has a case with three children all in foster care after being removed from their parents due to homelessness, substance use, neglect and sexual abuse. They have been out of home for over six months and it is not looking like they will be returned any time soon, unfortunately. Two of the children really enjoy hanging out with the foster dad, who loves to go for bike rides, and would love to have their own bikes. CASA is asking for bikes for an 8-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl in the form of a Walmart gift card (so they can pick them out themselves). This can be purchased electronically and emailed or a physical gift card can be bought and CASA can connect with the community member to get it. Thank you for considering this request!

A mother of 3 children, two boys and a girl, has been completing her probation in Georgia. She has recently become homeless and due to loss of employment and safety concerns, she no longer has anywhere to stay. Her sister, who lives in NJ, has offered to have mom come out there to stay with her for a few weeks so she can help her get a plan in place to either stay there or return to Colorado, where her children are. A visa gift card of $300 will help cover airfare to New Jersey so she can stay with her sister for the time being. Thank you so much for your consideration!

The three children are in foster care here in Colorado Springs, and are hoping to have an in person visit with their father. He lives in Maryland, and is on SSDI so he is unable to pay for the full cost of a trip (flight and hotel) for him to come see his children. He is requesting assistance to cover some of the trip at least so he is able to see his kids in person.

The Department is working with a father whose 1-year-old is currently placed in foster care while he addresses the concerns that caused the case to open. He is currently in need of assistance with a rent payment. The primary company that employs him has switched contracts and laid everyone off and in the process of processing employees out, checks have been delayed. As a result, he is struggling to make his July rent payment. This father is getting engaged in all services, participating in visits, and highly motivated towards a reunification. Any assistance with this need so that this father can continue to focus on his case and bringing his daughter home is greatly appreciated!

This mother has been working hard and is making great progress. She signed into a voluntary DHS program. She is on a fixed income due to disabilities. Even with that, she has started a part time job. The issue is that she doesn't have a lot of clothing. She was in an unsafe living situation and was able to save and move to her own apartment. But much of her belongings were left and she no longer has access to get them. This mother is open to any and all help. She is open to used clothing, to doing a thrift store trip, or a Walmart gift card. She is hopeful for any and all help, but we would like to try and get 4 shirts, 1 sweatpants, 2 jeans, one pair of black pants (black jeans preferred), a pack of black socks, and a pack of underwear. I'm estimating $200 new at Walmart, but can do thrift or used. Mother's clothing size is as follows: shirts: medium or large (medium preferred) Sweats: medium or large (large preferred) jeans: size 6, need to be high waisted socks: size 8- black preferred Underwear: medium or large (medium preferred)

A single mom is requesting assistance with birthday items for her daughter. She has been out of her care for about a year now while she is working on making herself a better mother for her kids. She is making a lot of progress, but has hit some barriers getting a job so she can provide for her birthday. Mom is asking for any financial assistance to be able to get her some items from the dollar store she has been wanting. Things like stick on nails, and coloring books. If this need is met it will help strengthen and grow their relationship.

A single mom is asking for help with her phone bill for this month. She has been looking for jobs for a couple of months now but every opportunity has fallen through for one reason or another. She has worked on getting her phone bill as low as she can in hopes she would have a job by now, but that just hasn't worked out. She needs her phone on so that she can have contact with her children while they are out of her care, communicate with her treatment and DHS team, and check the bus routes when she is away from wifi. If this need is met she will have one less thing to worry about while she is trying to get back on her feet.

A mother is requesting financial assistance to help her pay her re-instatement fee, so she can get her valid state drivers license back. The mother is currently a Family Treatment Drug Court participant and is currently unemployed. This would benefit the household by allowing the mother to drive legally and transport herself to and from her treatment and employment interviews. The fee for re-instatement is $95. I have attached the documentation with this request.