Tonya Ball

14101 Millstone Blvd, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64505
Team Leader(s) Tonya Ball
Partner in the Buchanan Co Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Hello, I am an Intensive In-Home specialist with Cornerstones of Care, and I am currently working with a pregnant mom and her four children (ages 4,3,2, & 1 year old) to help prevent removal. I am making this request on behave of the family to help family overcome financial barriers. Recently the family experienced a traumatic life-threatening event, that lead to one of the children being hospitalized. Thankfully the child has been able to make full recovery and is home now. Due to this event family was referral to our Intensive In-home program to help strengthen bio-family and keep children safe. While working with the family I have discovered that mom is in need of some safety items like a car seat/booster seat for her oldest child. Mom shared that she has car seat for her other three children however, not for the four-year-old. During my program I have went over car seat education with mom and due to child's age, weight, and height she very much so needs to be in a car seat/booster with back. But family does not currently have the financial means to buy one. Therefore, I am asking for your help. By helping this family get a car seat you would be helping mom overcome financial stress as well as ensure child is safe while riding in a car. Thank you for your help.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $65
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $65 to go!
Booster Car Seat with Back
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Hello, I am an Intensive in-home specialist with Cornerstones of Care, and I am currently working with a young pregnant mother (age 23) and her four young children (ages 4, 3, 2, 1 and unborn child). The family is in need of a pack-n-play for the baby who may be here in the next couple of weeks. Helping family meet this need will ensure that baby has a safe space to sleep and help family practice safe sleep habits. In addition, family could use two baby gates to help keep children out of the kitchen and bathroom. As the children are very young and mobile and like to climb on things. Mother has shared that the two young's children often climb into bathtub and turn on water. This could be very dangerous, as children could unintentionally slip and hurt themselves and or turn on hot water and get burn. A baby gate will help keep children out of the restroom. Lastly, mom has asked, if possible, to get a baby tub for the new baby. She shares that, this is one of the last items she needs for baby and would appreciate the help as her financial situation does not allow her to buy this items. The mother does work however, does not currently have the financial means to buy these items. Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read the request and for all that you do. Items needed Pack and play (mom is having a boy) baby bath two baby gates
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $145
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $145 to go!
Pack-n-Play
1 out of 1 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Baby Gate
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
High Urgency Request
Single mom and two kids, ages 16 and 6 are in need of financial assistance to pay gas bill and get gas services turned back on at their home. The children's father was killed on Memorial Day and he was paying the bill for the family. With assistance, the gas will get turned back on in the home and this single mom of two will be able to catch up and start fresh with this bill moving forward through the grieving process.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64129 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $633
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $633 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$633 out of $633 still needed
Help Preserve a Foster Care Placement
7
High Urgency Request
I have a family of 6 children ages 1-8 that have been taken into care. The oldest, 8 year old, was taking care of the 5 younger siblings. They are in need of car-seats for the1, 2, and 3 year olds. Also, in need of 3 toddler beds, 1 twin bed, and a playpen, and a dresser.
Location: Blue Springs, MO 64014 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2955
No Responses
Needs 11 Needs / $2955 to go!
Toddler / Convertible Car Seat
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Bed Frame
4 out of 4 items still needed
Toddler Mattress
3 out of 3 items still needed
Crib Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser For a Boy
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Box Spring
3 out of 3 items still needed
Twin Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler Bed Sheets
3 out of 3 items still needed
Crib Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Crib Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
25
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

I am a school social worker at Gerner Family Education Center. Our building services ages 3-5 all of which have a variety of needs that are accommodated via special education or meet income requirements for our programming. One area that we have seen as a huge need is for diapers and pull ups. Because WIC limitations and the every rising cost of these items, we have experiencing several families that are not able to provide the appropriate amount of pull ups and diapers to meet the needs of their child. We have had several families that have to stretch their diapers beyond their use time which is causing potential skin rashes and overall discomfort for our already disadvantaged children. By having a supply of readily available pull ups and wipes for classroom and parent use would drastically fill a huge need. The size of diapers are as follows: Size 1 (infant) 2 boxes Size 3T, 4T and 5T pull ups... Enough to give one box to each classroom. Happy Bottoms has been a great resource however with a need this large they are not able to assist. Special Instructions: The size of diapers are as follows: Size 1 (infant) 2 boxes Size 3T, 4T and 5T pull ups... Enough to give one box to each high need classroom (we have around 10 high need classrooms) ht
Location: Kansas City, MO 64152 - County: Platte - Children Served: 20 - Adults Served: 5 - Agency: #MO- Park Hill School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $490
2 Responses
Katy: I’ll grab 2 boxes of 3T diapers. Just let me know where I can deliver them. Thank you!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 2 days ago
Tracey: Northside Christian will collect these items.
Northside Christian Church. 7 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Box of 3T pull ups
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Box of 4T pull ups
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Box of 5T pull ups
3 Item(s) Met in full!
box of size 1
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Package of baby wipes
10 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
2
High Urgency Request
I am requesting utility assistance for a family who is close to having their electricity shut off. Mom suffered a stroke and was out of work for several months while she recovered. Because she is a single mom, the family was without their main source of income, and was unable to keep up with their bills. They are now facing a large bill she is unable to pay in full as she has not yet returned to work. She is near to being fully recovered and will return to work soon, but is needing assistance in this short time in between. This utility assistance will ensure the family's electricity and provide great financial relief as she returns to work and is able to recover financially as well.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64154 - County: Platte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO-Platte County R-3 School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $434
1 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Will fund utility bill
Community Responder. 2 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Every Bill
$434 Met in full!
Prayer Request
3
Critical Request
Family with a 2 year old needs help with groceries, pet food(cat), pull-up(hypoallergenic), shampoo(hypoallergenic), wipes(hypoallergenic), socks, crib sheets, gas card for childs doctors appointment. Family is in need because food stamp card and all money was stolen during domestic altercation with other family members.
Location: Saint Joseph, MO 64503 - County: Buchanan - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $270
3 Responses
Andrew: funded
Community Responder. 2 days ago
Tonya: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Wyatt Park Christian Church, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Tonya: Thank you so much for your help with this request.
Wyatt Park Christian Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Gas Card
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Baby socks(2 year old)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Groceries(food)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Pet food(cat)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
cat food
1 Item(s) Met in full!
hypoallergenic shampoo(baby)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
Normal Request
Family of 7 is lacking transportation to and from medical appointments, work, and a grocery store. They live out in the country so a bus pass will not be sufficient. They just bought a car and do not have enough to pay sales tax to get it registered. We are estimating sales tax and registration to be $150. The family is also struggling with mice in their home. We are seeking a card with $150 for sales tax and registration as well as a few mice traps. Thank you.
Location: Saint Joseph, MO 64503 - County: Buchanan - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 4 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $165
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $165 to go!
Card for sales tax and registration
$150 out of $150 still needed
2x mouse traps
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
This family had their water shut off. There was a leak back in April and May that the landlord fixed, however, there was miscommunication about the over due amount and who was responsible for the over due amount between the family, the landlord and the water company. The water company will not negotiate to work with family on a payment plan because the water is officially shut off and they can not do a payment plan if the account is in shut off. The total amount owed is $4313.46. Mom is able to pay $1000 on it and she has reached out to another resource that said they would pay $600 if she found a way to come up with the other amount. Mom also applied for the LIHWAP and will be waiting to hear back but that can take up to 30 days. Mom has reached out to several other agencies that have shared they are unable to help. Mom is very interested in budget counseling to ensure this does not happen again.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64151 - County: Platte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- Park Hill School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2713
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $2713 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$2713 out of $2713 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
Good afternoon, DCCCA is currently working with a single mother who struggles with a fracture vertebra, she also has a son who has diabetes and other medical diagnosis. He often needs treatment and has multiple appointments. This mother lost her job due to severe spinal issues and is currently doing the best she can with what she has. This worker apologizes in advance for the amount we need, but I would not ask for such, if I did not know her true situation. Unfortunately, her car needed multiple repairs causing her auto repair bill to be $1950. The mother is asking for support with $500 dollars that can be paid directly to the shop. Mother is also open to speak with donors and find other solutions if needed. Thank you for your ongoing support. We wouldn’t be able to do our jobs without you.
Location: Mission, KS 66202 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
3 Responses
Courtney: Happy to help!
NorthPoint Development. 2 days ago
Dan: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead. Please provide details.
Christ Community - Olathe, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Dan: Thank you for making a difference Courtney!
Christ Community - Olathe. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Repair cost
$500 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
2
Normal Request
This young adult is a Little Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Kansas City. Recently his family has had financial struggles since his mother is a single parent who works at a factory in Kansas City and is unable to support her child with driver's education despite working over 40 hours per week. The hope is to help this young person obtain a driver's license so that he can get to school and work with more ease. Currently his mother has to drive him everywhere. He is completely dependent on his mom's schedule and often has to walk to get to his job that's over an hour away (walking).
Location: Kansas City, MO 64108 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
3 Responses
Courtney: Happy to help!
NorthPoint Development. 2 days ago
Charlette: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Faith Assembly, Community Lead Church. 1 day ago
Charlette: Thank you for funding this request. It is greatly appreciated.
Faith Assembly. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Vehicle
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
4
Critical Request
A grandmother is the primary caretaker of her three grandsons, one of whom is already adopted and the other two are in the process of being adopted. In June of 2023, the family lost their home to a fire and were unable to save any personal items. They have recently found housing and have some furniture, but they are needing more. The family is needing a full size mattress and bed frame for the grandmother, 3 dressers for each of the boys, a tv for the living room, and a washer and dryer.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66104 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS-Cornerstones of Care - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2015
1 Responses
Jane: We can provide a TV and a full sized bed frame. Where should we deliver the items?
Community Responder. 8 hours ago
Needs 4 Needs / $1255 to go!
Full / Double Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser For a Boy
3 out of 3 items still needed
Television
1 out of 1 items still needed
Washer
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Electric Dryer
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
High Urgency Request
The Jackson County Children's Division is looking for support for a mom and her six children. The children have been on a trial home visit, which is the step before the custody being returned to the mom and the case closed for the past two months. Mom currently works two jobs to support the children and get adjusted to all of the bills that come along with having four teenagers come back into the home. Unfortunately, mom is struggling to pay the electric bill after the high temperatures this summer, her air conditioning breaking, and a pipe breaking in her basement which made her other utility bills spike and is currently at risk for the electricity being shut off. Mom is working hard to get set up on the repayment plan so this does not happen which is $500 and she has been able to obtain $250 of that within the past week. The shut off date for her electricity is anytime between September 26th-October 26th, according to the notice I have seen. Any help for this family would be greatly appreciated as we do not want there to be any further barriers for reunification for this family that is working so hard. Thank you for all you do for the families of Jackson County, Missouri and beyond.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64132 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
1 Responses
Nicole: Evangel Church can meet this need. Please contact me at ******@email.com for payment details.
Evangel Church. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$250 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Mother of two Children who has been the victim of financial abuse and stalking by the children's father needs assistance paying for her tags on her car. Mother does work but the unexpected costs from dealing with the children's father made her get behind. She needs her vehicle to drive
Location: Kansas City, MO 64134 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $523
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $523 to go!
Vehicle
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Mother of two children who has been the victim of stalking and financial abuse by the children's father, making her get behind on her rent, which has tacked on late fees. Mother does work but has gotten behind due to unexpected expenses due to said financial abuse. If she can get caught up, she will be able to pay her rent going forward.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64108 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Rent Assistance
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
5
Normal Request
Single mom with 4 children (3 in school) is not currently working due to not having child care and no money for gasoline. She is struggling to make ends meet and is worried that it will impact her children. In order to help her get on her feet, she indicated that she is in need of Huggies diapers size 5 (due to an allergy), gas cards, and size 10/12 clothes for a girl and size 1 tennis shoes. This will help alleviate some of the financial stress that this family is currently facing.
Location: Cameron, MO 64429 - County: Clinton - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Cameron R-1 School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $225
1 Responses
Paulette: Please let me know where to send this card. FBC Plattsburg
PLATTSBURG FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 3 days ago
Needs 3 Needs / $125 to go!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
10 / 12 girls clothes
1 out of 1 items still needed
size 1 girls tennis shoes
1 out of 1 items still needed
Gas cards
$100 Met in full!
Help Reunify a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
Family starting trial home placement. Four boys from 1 - 8, single mom. The family needs a kitche table with four chairs (baby has a high chair). In addition, a booster seat for the 2 year old would be helpful. THe apartment has a bar counter wth two chairs, very high and difficult for the boys to use as a table. It is not a safe or family like arrangement for meals. Mom wants to eat meals together to begin building family bonding. Mom works full time, pays her own rent and day care, making money tight.
Location: Saint Joseph, MO 64503 - County: Buchanan - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $240
1 Responses
Tonya: WPCC would be happy to provide the table and chairs for the family.
Wyatt Park Christian Church. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
Mom has a Section 8 voucher for housing. However, she is in need of the deposit to be able to move in on October 1, 2023. She is currently enrolled in school, a 7 week phlebotomy program. She is doing well on her case plan tasks. This will help the family move closer to reintegration. Currently, the children are placed with their aunt. There is a strong family unit of support, they just do not have the funds to help her with this financial need.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #KS- KVC - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1300 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1300 out of $1300 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Single mom with child on the way. Needs help paying Kansas Gas Service bill . Mom cares for her two teen boys also. Mom has severe mental health issues but is starting therapy. This bill being paid will simply bless this family. If you contact this worker i can get you a copy of the bill to make payment for this family. Thank you and be blessed. Chuck
Location: Kansas City, KS 66103 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $282
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $282 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$282 out of $282 still needed
Support an Expecting Mom and Her Unborn Baby
5
High Urgency Request
I have a bio family who is in need of immediate assistance with an energy bill. They have received a notice of disconnection in 5 days. There are two kids in the home and mom is expecting but having a difficult pregnancy. As she is of advance age she is struggling with high blood pressure brought on by her pregnancy. She is unable to work full days and medical team is encouraging bed rest. She shared that she is overwhelmed and terrified thinking about having to take an extended maternity leave without pay and having looming bill over the families head. In applying for LIHEAP they instructed her to wait until receiving a disconnect notice from the energy company but then was later denied and now is left without a means to pay. "I just can't stop worrying about everything which is exactly why I can't get the blood pressure under control, the only cure is delivery but that 15 weeks away. I can't continue like this I really need someone help." This mother has overcame so many barrier to provide for her children. She has completely turned her life around and has never stopped loving and caring for them. She has always keep the children's best interest at hear even when it was not favorable outcome for her. She completed substance use treatment and has been sober for over a year now. She is a wonderful person who just need some extra support at this time. ANY AND ALL HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64133 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1200
1 Responses
Emily: Journey Church International of Lee's Summit can help. Please reach out with the client name, account number/copy of utility bill. Thanks!
Journey Church International. 3 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$1200 Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

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Responses
24
Requests met
22
Children served
74
Economic impact
$15,532