Southview United Methodist Church

Single mom with three children, ages 18, 16, and 2. The oldest two children have Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual/Developmental disability diagnoses, and therefore will continue to need her care into their adult years. Mom was diagnosed with Lupus two years ago and has been in and out of the hospital the last few months due to Lupus flare-ups. She is on disability because her Lupus has been so intense it prevents her from working. On top of that, she lost her biggest support system - her mom - to cancer two years ago. This mom is trying so hard to care for her two older sons' behavioral and emotional needs, as well as make sure her two year old has everything he needs as well. She is kind and loving and attentive to her children's needs, and has been through so much with her health and personal losses in life. It would mean so much to her if we could help her with sourcing a couch as she does not currently have any living room furniture. She also mentioned that she would love to have a set of curtains to cover her window for privacy, as the blinds are broken. She stated that she knows that a couch is a big expense and a lot to ask of anyone to provide, and has asked me to express her gratitude for any and all help.

Single mom with three children, ages 18, 16, and 2. The oldest two children have Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual/Developmental disability diagnoses, and therefore will continue to need her care into their adult years. Mom was diagnosed with Lupus two years ago and has been in and out of the hospital the last few months due to Lupus flare-ups. She is on disability because her Lupus has been so intense it prevents her from working. On top of that, she lost her biggest support system - her mom - to cancer two years ago. This mom is trying so hard to care for her two older sons' behavioral and emotional needs, as well as make sure her two year old has everything he needs as well. She is kind and loving and attentive to her children's needs, and has been through so much with her health and personal losses in life. It would mean so much to her if we could help her with sourcing one twin bedframe and mattress. She has asked me to express her gratitude for any and all help.

I am working with a mother, father , and their newborn son who have just recently obtained their own apartment. The home is minimally furnished, and they are living off one income and unable to obtain the rest of their furniture. They only have sleeping arrangements for themselves and their son. Anything else that could be donated or gifted to them, they would greatly appreciate and would help them achieve stability.

A client in a DV shelter has been approved for housing through Miriam's House. She is starting over with her toddler and with nothing. She has the lease signed for the home, but is still staying at the shelter as she has no furniture. She is requesting any furniture or kitchen appliances such as kitchen table set, air fryer, microwave. She is open to many different types of household items.

I am currently working with a family of 6 who is low income and moving to a new apartment. The family's previous residence was filled with black mold due to a water leakage, they do not have most of their items due to the mold. The family is asking for assistance to help support their family.

A mother is in the process of moving herself and her children out of her ex-partner’s home to begin a fresh start. She is in need of essential furniture to help create a safe and comfortable new space for her family. Specifically, she is looking for beds — ideally a full-size, a queen, and a toddler bed. Additionally, any dressers, a dining table with chairs, or other household items that could support this transition would be deeply appreciated. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference during this important time of rebuilding.

She is moving beginning of June :)

LCS staff have been contacted by a single mother of 2 children for assistance with groceries for the month of May. Currently, she is having to prioritize where funding go within the home and is struggling to cover all her bases.

If possible, could this family be provided with gift cards that are "grocery" specific so this is one less thing they have to juggle during the month of May.

Thank you!

LCS staff received a call from a family who needs assistance with the balance on their electricity bill of $200. Mom has been keeping up the balance to the best of her ability but been taking funds from other things to avoid their electricity being cut off all together.

Single mother who moved to the Lynchburg area with her elementary aged son and daughter. Mom has made sure the kid have almost everything they need, often neglecting herself. Mom just has a mattress on the floor, is in need of a bed frame, and 2 dressers.

Mom of two. Son have significant behavioral concerns that causes him to run out of the home. Mom lives about 500 ft from a busy main road. Mom would like safety locks for the front and back door. Another need is dressers for mom and 2 kids (1 girl, 1 boy).

Mom who has been in a Domestic Violence relationship, recent incident cause mom to have an busted lip, dislocated jaw that is requiring her to need reconstructive surgery. This family is in need of a bed for mom as she has been sleeping on an air mattress since she moved in Nov. and a sofa to give her and her son a place to sit, so they don't have to spend all their time in the bedroom.

Single mom raising two young children, a 2-year old boy and a 7-year-old girl. Summer is fast approaching, and when the school year ends, the 7-year-old will need childcare so that mom can continue to work. Mom would love for her daughter to be enrolled in a summer camp, but she cannot afford any of the ones that she has found so far. This young girl, in the 2nd grade, is reading at a 5th grade level! She is not only academically gifted, but is also sweet, sensitive, and kind. Mom just recently got back on her feet after a number of setbacks, including the loss of her own mother, who was her only stabile family support, and the realization that she could not continue to put herself through nursing school and work the long shift hours with two young children, and no help. Mom is the sole income-provider and has been fighting to give her children a better life. Mom has found a new job that she loves and that accommodates her schedule with her children, but it does not pay much. Mom has plans to go back to school to be an Ultrasound Technician within the next year. Any support in helping fund her daughter's enrollment in a summer camp is very much appreciated! For a cost breakdown, it is $50 a month for her daughter to attend the same daycare that her son goes to, and summer lasts 6 weeks.