The Salvation Army Grady & Caddo Counties

I’m reaching out to see if you could help us connect a wonderful family of five with some food assistance. They have a 1-year-old who needs to attend specialized appointments at OU four days a week who also recently had back surgery in March and the father had to take unpaid leave to assist the mom with caring for the 1-year-old Unfortunately, they have to drive themselves since Sooner Ride can’t accommodate all the siblings, and the mom doesn’t have anyone available to watch their 3-year-old at home.

Right now, the father is the sole breadwinner. Although he earns a decent income, they’re finding it tough to keep up with rent payments, which are $400 each week, to catch up on past due rent. Buying enough food has become a challenge due to the added costs of the frequent drives and their rent.

To make things a bit more difficult, the father also has 18% taken out for an unpaid loan and child support for his older children. They’re just looking for some food assistance to help them through this temporary bump in the road.

Two children have a father who lives in Texas and who is trying to be reunified with them. He lives about four hours away and due to car troubles, he has been unable to see them. He has gotten an apartment and is doing his part, and being honest. Asking for help is hard but he has taken that critical step of taking a chance and reaching out and asking for help. He is needing assistance with paying to remove and replace clutch assemble, remove and replace clutch save cylinder, and remove and replace cover gasket. I was provided with the estimate and the total job costs $1,000. I would be able to provide you with the contact information for the father and/or for the company that provided the estimate. This father is trying to be there for his children but he is needing financial support to make it happen. Any amount that you can help with will make a difference. I will enter $500 in the care portal request is 1k. Entering the total cost will not reach others but everyone chipping in can make a great impact on this single father.

Hello I am needing help with fixing up a mother's car so she is able to see her children for her visits. This would help mom out with starting Trial Reunification so she can get her kiddos back home with her. She has been having difficulties getting to different towns to see her kiddos on a regular basis because her car is not in working condition and she does not have much family to help her when needed. All this car needs in a front left ball joint to get this car up and running! if someone is available to help fix this car up this will help mom get her children back home. The car is 2000 mercury MGL that just needs a left ball joint repaired.

Bio female 7yo is currently placed in a traditional foster home and is requesting assistance to attend Summer Camps this summer. There are two Camps the foster parents are wanting her to attend in Kay Co and they are both $130 each. Foster parents are requesting assistance with the fees. The child is eager to attend since she has never attended a Summer Camp. The foster parents want to provide the educational experience to the child and would greatly appreciate assistance. The child is outgoing and like to interact with other kids. The foster parents believes this would also improve her social skills, increased independence, boosted confidence, and the chance to explore new interests.

A couple is slowly rebuilding their lives and taking the right steps to reunify with their baby. They are now working, and have found a small home. They are needing help with obtaining basic necessities. These items do not have to be brand new. Could you consider providing some basic items for their home? This would be very uplifting and supportive. This could also be an opportunity to share what your organization can offer them as they look towards strengthening their protective capacities.