The Bridge Church

1156 N Oliver, Wichita, Kansas 67208
Team Leader(s) Emily Daze
Partner in the Sedgwick County, KS Community

Open Requests

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Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
1
High Urgency Request
m, 14 yr old, only has a pair of slides for shoes that she is wearing with socks in this cold weather. She also has no winter coat and is only wearing a light jacket in this cold cold weather. Her shoes size 8 and a winter coat size 2XL. She does not have a permanent placement at this time.
Location: Wichita, KS 67218 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
1 Responses
Stacy: I can buy shoes and coat for 14 yr. old.
Life.Church West Wichita. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
Normal Request
DCCCA is serving a hard-working single father who goes to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm, while also attending barber college Monday through Thursday, 5 pm to 10 pm. He currently does not have his own source of transportation and has been relying on the availability of his family and friends to get him to work and class but has missed multiple days due to his support system not being available. This donation would mean so much to the family because he would be able to continue to seek his education and employment which has been what empowers him to be a successful father.
Location: Wichita, KS 67203 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $50
1 Responses
Amanda: Our church can help. Let us know how best to purchase
Emmaus Mennonite Church. 1 hour ago
Needs 1 Need / $50 to go!
Month Bus Pass
$50 out of $50 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
7
Normal Request
This request is for Mother and her three daughters (age 1), (age 3), and (age 7). The family is in need of bedding (sheets and blankets) for their bunks beds the children sleep in. Two twin sized beds and two full sized beds. The family also requested help with clothing items (sizes 6/7 girls, 2T/3T girls, and 24 months girls). CPS worker did provide some options for clothing drives in town - but if there are more resources to pass along to the family that would be appreciated. All of these items would aid in creating a more functional and appropriate space for the children.
Location: Wichita, KS 67211 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- DCF - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $375
3 Responses
Katie: We have clothing for the size 6/7 girl and some of the bedding available.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School. 2 days ago
Katie: I meant to mark 2 sets of twin bedding.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School. 2 days ago
Allison: I can provide both sets.
Life.Church Derby. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Twin Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Full Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Full Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothing
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
S is raising her three grandchildren N (F, 11), D (M, 4), and S (F, 3). S owns a small catering business to help provide for the children. Recently right before Thanksgiving her car caught fire and was destroyed. Thankfully no one was harmed but liability insurance does not cover this type of total so she is left without a vehicle. Right now S is riding the bus to make small catering order deliveries, but this is not going to work long-term. S has a neighbor who is willing to sell her a used car for $2,500, but she would also accept anything that was donated. Having a car will allow S to continue to bring money in and provide for her three grandchildren, while also being able to get them to school and all necessary appointments. With the weather about to get cold and bad, S fears that she will not be able to continue her catering business without a car because she can only take small orders on the bus due to the logistics of storing/transporting the food on and off each bus/route change.
Location: Wichita, KS 67211 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Children 1st - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2560
3 Responses
Allison: I can provide funding for two booster seats
Life.Church Derby. 1 day ago
Bekah: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Orchard Community Church, Community Lead Church. 18 hours ago
Bekah: Thanks for your generosity! Orchard's team will make sure your funds are used to get boosters for this family.
Orchard Community Church. 18 hours ago
Needs 1 Need / $2500 to go!
Money for a Vehicle
$2500 out of $2500 still needed
Booster Car Seat
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
High Urgency Request
Mom and her three boys, ages 14, 12, and 1-year-old are working with our amazing Family Preservation Program. Unfortunately, someone broke into their home and smashed a window and glass on their door. We want this family to feel safe and warm. Mom is doing the best she can and does not have the extra funds to fix the glass. Can someone either please donate their skills and replace the glass in the door and window or donate the finances to have a handyman complete this? We are so grateful for our amazing CarePortal Churches and how much you care about families in our community. Thank you for anything that you can do in order to help this family.
Location: Wichita, KS 67214 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $450
1 Responses
Kayla: I have a locking window with screen that I would donate if the right size
Life.Church West Wichita. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Glass repair on window and door
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
DCCCA is hosting a Christmas Party Dec 7th for all of our foster families and families receiving services from our Family Preservation program. We know the holidays can be a difficult time for families in our services so we try to go above and beyond to plan a special evening for them that encourages family bonding while embracing the holiday spirit. DCCCA is providing a meal for everyone in attendance but we are in need of a donor that can help us purchase decorations, supplies and dessert for the party. Any assistance for this would be greatly appreciated!
Location: Wichita, KS 67207 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Holiday Party Supplies
$150 out of $150 still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
High Urgency Request
Family Preservation is currently serving a single mother of two children who are homeless and living in a hotel on Broadway. The mother has had a difficult time finding appropriate housing because her 1 year old is medically fragile and the home must be extremely sanitized for her safety. This child was born deaf and blind and has numerous medical appointments that has made it impossible for mom to keep a consistent job that will accommodate her families needs. DCCCA is helping mom get disability for her daughter to gain financial stability. DCCCA has also helped mom find an appropriate apartment and has paid the application costs. Mom will be receiving section 8 to cover rent but needs assistance with the move in costs. If a church would also be willing to provide on going relational support and encouragement to this family that would be a major blessing as she does not have a strong support system besides her case team at DCCCA. Please help us support this mom and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Location: Wichita, KS 67214 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
1 Responses
Dennis & Julie: Make Rent Assistance
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$300 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
8
High Urgency Request
Household of 8, one parent and 7 children. The kids range from 4 to 12 years old. The family currently only has one full sized bed in their residence and is in need of additional beds for the children as they are sleeping on the couch or on the floor currently. There are seven children so any combination of beds, preferably two bunk beds and a full or queen mattress would ensure that all the kids have an appropriate place to sleep. The family is also in need of bedding (sheets and blankets) for the requested beds and a dining room table if possible. Right now there is very little furniture in the home. All of these items would aid in creating a more functional and appropriate space for the children.
Location: Wichita, KS 67203 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 7 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- DCF - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1600
2 Responses
Katie: Holy Cross has two bunk bed frames for this family! We also have sheets available.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School. 5 days ago
Sadie: We have the full size sheets!
NorthWest Christian Church. 5 days ago
Needs 7 Needs / $1070 to go!
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pillow
5 out of 5 items still needed
Full / Double Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Double Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Bed Sheets
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Full / Double Bed Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Bunk Beds
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Bunk Beds
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
60
Normal Need
Churches and businesses throughout Wichita are hosting Hope and a Future: A Foster Care Christmas Celebration at the Wichita Sports Forum on December 13th. All registered foster and adopted kids will receive gifts and pajamas at the event. There are estimated to be over 600 kids at this event! Foster ICT is still looking for help supplying pajamas and a gift for several kids. The cost of each gift/pajama set is $50. Please consider sponsoring a couple of children today and make this a Christmas to remember!
Location: , KS 67216 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 20 - Adults Served: 40 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1000
1 Responses
Melissa: Pajamas/gift for 4 kids
Community Responder. 23 hours ago
Needs 8 Needs / $800 to go!
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Custom Financial
$100 out of $100 still needed
Pajamas / Gift for 2 Kids
$100 Met in full!
Pajamas / Gift for 2 Kids
$100 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
20
Normal Request
The Wichita Office would like to be able to give children and teens a $20 gift card to Walmart or another store for Christmas. The staff believes that the children/teens would love to be able to pick out something for themselves for Christmas. Can you please help us be able to give them a gift for Christmas? Thank you for anything that you can do. We appreciate all of our CarePortal Churches and what a huge impact you make on our staff and foster children/families. You are amazing!
Location: Wichita, KS 67218 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 20 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
4 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Glory to God! Funding a portion. Please pray that I receive employment interviews/job offers from companies applied at. Thanking our Heavenly Father, in Jesus' name for Philippians 4:19! +3 John v2
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Tami: I’d like to donate $100 to cover 5 gift cards.
Life.Church West Wichita. 1 week ago
Bekah: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Orchard Community Church, Community Lead Church. 4 days ago
Bekah: Thanks for your generosity! Orchard’s team can get these gift cards to the Wichita SFM office soon! :)
Orchard Community Church. 4 days ago
Needs 2 Needs / $200 to go!
5 - $20 gift cards
1 out of 1 items still needed
5 - $20 gift cards
1 out of 1 items still needed
5 - $20 gift cards
1 Item(s) Met in full!
5 - $20 gift cards
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
7
Critical Request
DCCCA is serving a single mother of 6 children. She recently separated from her husband who was the financial provider of the household but is working to establish everything on her own. She has started the process of vocational rehab with DCF to help her gain employment but has not yet started. She has been searching for employment for the last 2 months but has not had luck and because of this she is behind on her rent. She has just notified her case manager that the family will be evicted tomorrow if their balance is not paid. Mom only has $100. DCCCA cannot cover the entire amount owed and is hoping to collaborate with churches that would be willing to help us prevent this family from being evicted from their new home and being separated. Please do not feel obligated to contribute the entire amount, any help would be a blessing.
Location: Wichita, KS 67214 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $815
1 Responses
Dana: I would like to contribute to this need.
NorthWest Christian Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 1 Need / $715 to go!
Rent Assistance
$715 out of $815 still needed
Support an Expecting Mom and Her Unborn Baby
2
Normal Request
We have a mom who is in need of some help coming up with the deposit to move into her apartment. She has been working so hard over the past several months to regain her sobriety, and she just graduated her treatment program!! She has now found an apartment that she hopes to move into before her baby is born in just a couple of months. However, she recently had to pay for an attorney regarding a domestic violence case. Thankfully, she was successful in court, and she is now safe. Due to the expenses of her attorney, she only has enough funds to pay for either the deposit or the first month's rent for new apartment. Any amount would be greatly appreciated as she works toward her goal of moving into this apartment!
Location: Wichita, KS 67213 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #A Better Choice - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $800
2 Responses
Sadie: The Wichita CP fund will fund this.
The Global Orphan Project. 6 days ago
Bekah: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Orchard Community Church, Community Lead Church. 17 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$800 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
15
Normal Request
Many generous community members donate gifts for the youth in care each year. The majority of gifts are pre-packaged, but we frequently find ourselves repackaging them due to inadequate distribution among siblings within the same family or a youth not having a gift. We often encounter situations where children come into care after gift lists have already been submitted and each year we have several presents that need to be wrapped for the kids in our custody. Having gift wrap and supplies on hand would be a great help to make sure youth receive a gift in a timely manner. Thank you for your help.
Location: Newton, KS 67114 - County: Harvey - Children Served: 15 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $70
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $70 to go!
Christmas gift bags
15 out of 15 items still needed
Christmas Wrapping paper rolls
5 out of 5 items still needed
tape
3 out of 3 items still needed
Tissue paper
5 out of 5 items still needed
package of name tags
3 out of 3 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
15
Normal Request
During this time of year, youth come into care and may bounce from home to home due to the holidays and a foster homes availability. The staff would like to offer the youth at least a stocking of some sort, would show them that they are loved and that people do care for them. To help fill the stockings we are asking for some of the following items: some snacks, playing cards, small little items that could maybe fill a stocking. Thank you for your consideration for our youth!
Location: Newton, KS 67114 - County: Harvey - Children Served: 15 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $105
No Responses
Needs 7 Needs / $105 to go!
packaged snacks / gum
15 out of 15 items still needed
playing cards
15 out of 15 items still needed
little notebooks
15 out of 15 items still needed
pens or pencils
15 out of 15 items still needed
hand lotions / chapstick
15 out of 15 items still needed
gloves
15 out of 15 items still needed
stocking hats
15 out of 15 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
15
Normal Request
Office workers are reaching out for our foster kids in our office, especially the older kids and the kids who do not have long term placement. These kids bounce from house to house every night and often get to the placements late. They most times don't have a whole lot of time to shower, before they go to bed, but would like to be able to offer them some hygiene products, if they have the opportunity to shower, bathe, brush, etc. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, DEODERANT, tooth brush, toothpaste etc. would all be great. Even if they are travel size. Possibly even like small shower caddies, or bathroom bags that they could keep their hygiene products in. This could help the youth feel better and can help provide items they can keep with them.
Location: Newton, KS 67114 - County: Harvey - Children Served: 15 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $285
1 Responses
Lisa: I'd like to provide all the above items, but need to speak with the St. Francis Caseworker to work out the details. Thanks. - Lisa
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Body Wash (All can be travel size)
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Shampoo
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Conditioner
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Deoderant
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Tooth brush
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Tooth paste
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Small Shower caddies or bathroom bags
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
50
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

When little children come into care, they almost always do not have any diapers with them and they need to be changed. We like to have diapers in the office so we can take care of one of the most essential needs for the baby, to be changed and cleaned. Children's skin is so sensitive and we want to take the very best care of them and give them everything that they need. Can you please help us get some much-needed diapers? Thank you for anything that you can help with. We are so grateful for your help. Special Instructions: The office is still in need of premature diaper size if anyone can please provide this, they would be so grateful.
Location: Wichita, KS 67218 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 50 - Agency: #KS- St. Francis - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
2 Responses
Joyce H.: Provide box of preemie diapers
Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School. 3 weeks ago
Stephanie: I will have size three diapers delivered through Amazon
Pathway Church. 1 week ago
Needs 4 Needs / $200 to go!
1 box Diapers - Size 4
1 out of 1 items still needed
1 box Diapers - Size 5
1 out of 1 items still needed
1 box Diapers - Size 6
1 out of 1 items still needed
1 box Diapers - Size 7
1 out of 1 items still needed
1 box - Premie Diapers
1 Item(s) Met in full!
1 box Diapers - Size 3
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
6
Normal Request
This family is working really hard to get their home cleaned up, and basically it's like starting over, they are in need of a electric stove, they currently have gas, they prefer electric and feels it is safer, the one they have does not work at all. they are also needing, a refrigerator, they are in an older home, smaller kitchen. mom thinks the new one they have now is 20.5 cu ft. she has a special needs boy, keeps her on her toes. mom has been expanding her education and continues, to reach for her goals. she is in a new relationship, and this man is moving in with his daughter. he is employed, they are putting alot of money into the house, and have come up short, with these two items.
Location: Burrton, KS 67020 - County: Harvey - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #KS- DCF - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1560
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $1560 to go!
Electric Stove
1 out of 1 items still needed
Refrigerator
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
3
High Urgency Request
4 years ago did a kinship placement for a child with diagnosis and medical concerns with maternal aunt and uncle. It has turned out to be a more permanent placement for them. As the child gets older, more behaviors from his past trauma and already existing conditions increase. The only safe place for this child is where he is now. The family is needing some help during some hardship times. The aunt is unable to work as her focus is solely on the child. The child has weekly appointments as well as attending school. Child is growing fast, he is needing clothes as well as food for his special diet needs due to his condition. Aunt is also struggling with keeping up with gas needs and have had to cancel a few appts due to lack of financial means to get gas to get to the appointments that are outside of town. Aunt did not have size but child benefits from picking out his stuff.
Location: Newton, KS 67114 - County: Harvey - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #KS- DCF - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $650
2 Responses
Magen: First Baptist Church in Newton has a storage room of clothes and a food pantry I'd be happy to have Mom come go through and see what they can find to be helpful to them.
First Baptist Church. 3 weeks ago
Krista: I can fund the gas card purchases.
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Gas Card
5 Item(s) Met in full!
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
11
Normal Need
Foster mom is caring for 9 kids total (some bio, some she's a kinship placement for). She is also taking care of her mother who recently had a stroke. This family's most recent home had a major mold issue, forcing them to move as well as get rid of many of their belongings. They could use help re-stocking home items, specifically kitchen gear, linens, bunkbed frames, and bedding.
Location: , KS 67214 - County: Sedgwick - Children Served: 9 - Adults Served: 2 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1150
2 Responses
Bekah: Orchard's team can get the bedding for this family.
Orchard Community Church. 2 months ago
An Anonymous Responder: Provide funds for 1 bed
Community Responder. 4 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $550 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
2 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Comforter / Blanket
5 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
20
Requests met
21
Children served
53
Economic impact
$22,756