Team Shantel

I am next is a non-profit organization working to assist youth 18-24 aging out of Foster Care. We provide assistance with housing and resources. We are currently running low on donations for cleaning supplies . Thank You for any assistance .

1. Dishtowels 2.Dishcloths 3.Dish and dishwasher detergent 4.Disinecting wipes 5.Toilet cleaning brushes and cleaner 6.All purpose cleaner 7.Mops/buckets/swiffer mops
2. Floor cleaner such as fabuloso 9.Brooms and dustpans 10.Hand soap
3. Cleaning sponges 12.Toilet Paper 13.Paper Towels

Bio-mom is in need of shorts they can be Khaki, Black or Grey, size 7/8. She is currently working at Dalhousie Golf Club and is need of shorts for her uniform. She is doing great in the 32nd family Treatment Court and could really use the money she would spend on these items to continue to save for a car in preparation for a trail home visit in August.

I am Next is a non-profit organization in Nashville working with youth 18-24 that are aging out of foster care. We provide housing support as well as resources to help with the transition. We are in need of new pillows and Full/Queen bedding and sheets.

I Am Next is a non-profit organization in Nashville working with youth aging out of foster care to provide housing and support.

Hygiene items

1. Body Wash
2. Bar soap
3. Hair care and cleansing products for caucasian and ethnic hair
4. Feminine cleansing wash
5. Deodorant
6. Razors
7. Toothpaste and toothbrushes
8. Hairbrushes and combs
9. Hand soaps
10. Towels
11. Washcloths

We are requesting support in the form of bus passes for a youth who is currently working toward completing his GED. The youth is mandated to attend GED classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, but consistent transportation has become a significant barrier. His mother, the only adult in the household with a vehicle, works long hours to support the family’s basic needs. She also provides transportation for his sister to and from work, which makes it difficult to coordinate consistent rides for the youth. The family is experiencing financial hardship and is unable to afford reliable transportation or extra funds for public transit. Their current income is stretched thin to cover rent, utilities, groceries, and other essential expenses. Due to these challenges, the youth has had to rely on friends for rides, which has caused inconsistencies in his attendance and created additional stress. Providing bus passes would greatly reduce this barrier and allow the youth to attend his GED classes regularly and on time. Access to transportation would not only improve his academic performance and help him meet court-mandated requirements, but also positively impact his sense of responsibility, motivation, and future employment prospects. With consistent access to education, the youth can take an important step toward self-sufficiency and long-term stability for himself and his family.

Family is on East Missouri Action Agency LIHEAP/Energy Assistances, but due to the holidays and them being out, mother wasn't able to reach them to get funds on her electric account. Mother electric got shut off at 11:00 AM on 07/03/2025. There are 3 children in the household, one of which is on a trial home visit with her. Mother is $4 negative in her account and then since it has been shut off there is a $25 fee to get it turned on, which would be added to the account. Requesting assistances of $29.

DCS has been involved with the family for a year. The father has the two children returned to him and is a single parent. The father is employed full time. The father is adjusting financially to having the children home and managing his budget. The father could use help with paying his water bill. Paying this bill would help to strengthen the family's stability as they continue to adjust to changes.

The family is currently under a majority one income household due to the family recently getting denied SSI and the youth’s mother’s hours getting suddenly changed to part-time. The family is very limited on groceries at this time and is in need of food assistance.

I am working a case with a mother who is receiving treatment, has obtained housing, and has a vehicle. She is starting unsupervised visits soon. Her three children are placed an hour away and she needs assistance with gas getting them back/forth to the foster home. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

A mother is working on reunifying with her children. She has just moved into an apartment but has no furniture for them, so as of now, the children cannot return fully to her care until she at least has beds. Mom isn't working yet, so her family is helping her get 1 bed; however, she needs a bed for her daughters (ages 3&4), they can share a bed, so a full-size would be ideal with a low bed frame as they are toddlers and their room has minimal space.

School will be resuming next month, and only her oldest son goes to school, so she is requesting little support in getting uniform clothing for him as well.

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request assistance for a family in need of a dining table with chairs. The family consists of a mother, her 11-month-old baby, her husband, and two additional family members. Currently, the father is the sole breadwinner, while the mother takes care of their child and her nephew.

Having a dining table would greatly enhance their ability to share meals together, fostering a sense of unity and support within the household. It would also provide a dedicated space for the children to engage in activities and for the family to gather comfortably.

I’m reaching out to request your support for our emergency youth shelter as we face extremely hot summer weather. With temperatures rising, staying hydrated is critical for the health and safety of the youth in our care.

Due to our limited budget for groceries and supplies, we are in urgent need of cases of bottled water . Providing a safe, cool environment and meeting these basic needs is essential to the wellbeing of the young people we serve, many of whom arrive dehydrated and in crisis.

Any assistance you can offer—whether through a donation of bottled water or by helping us connect with others who may be able to contribute—would make a tremendous difference.

Thank you for considering this request and for all that you do to support our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to coordinate a donation.