United Church of Cohoes

Young mother of 4 month old baby who was previously in foster care in need of small room window A/C unit. The mother and baby live with the maternal grandmother and 2 uncles and there is only an a/c in the maternal grandmother's room. The mother and baby sleep in the mother's room and is dangerously warm in there for the baby. The baby was in foster care after being born and the mother has worked very hard to get the child out of care, keep a safe environment for him and continue with her parenting education. This would help the mother and the baby stay safe and healthy.

The family has a lot of medications that need to be stored and locked away from the small children in the home. The family currently has a smaller lock box however, it is broken and CHN are able to gain access to it.

Good afternoon, I am reaching out on behalf of a single mother who has 2 younger children who are 2 and 4 years old. She is doing everything she can to provide for her children. She has been raising her kids on her own with little to no support. She is doing everything she can to provide a stable and loving home. The children currently don't have a bed to sleep on. The couch the mother currently has is ripped and the cotton is falling out.

The family consists of a mother, father and newborn baby. The baby who is now two months old was born with a critical congenital condition and transferred to a hospital in Boston at birth. The baby is still in the hospital and will be for at least the next few months. The parents do not have a vehicle and struggle financially to get to Boston to visit their son as family is not always able to transport them. The parents need to be able to spend more time with their son to establish a bond and learn how to care for him. They would greatly benefit from financial assistance to obtain transportation to and from the hospital.

Good afternoon, I am reaching out on behalf of a single mother and her two children. They recently had to move out of there place and unfortunately, they lost a significant portion of furniture and belongs during the process. Without help to transport everything, much of it couldn't be saved. Right now, the family is sleeping on an air mattress and has no beds or a couch.

The child has special needs and is a climber and gets into things, possibly causing injury to himself at times. The family currently has a baby gate on his bedroom door, but he can climb over it. Mom has looked into a full length "cat door" for his bedroom in order to keep him safe. The family is in need of this, to ensure the child's safety and to give mom a piece of mind.

We are currently working with the family on reunification. The 7-year-old has been diagnosed with fever seizures, which is brought on when she gets over heated. With the summer months upon us, the family is need of 2 air conditioners (one for the bedroom for the children and one for the living room). The air conditioner can be new or used. Any assistance you could provide the family would greatly be appreciated. Thanks

Good afternoon, I am reaching out to share the story of single mother in our community who is currently in need of a twin-size mattress and box spring. She is hardworking and a devoted mom doing everything she can to provide for her young child. The child has autism, and his bed is currently stained, and he needs a box spring. This mom has no immediate family support in the area.

An aunt and her nephew that she is caring for through Kinship is in need of bedding for his mattress. The child is in need of a twin sized comforter and twin sized sheets

A hard-working father who is doing what he can, including working multiple jobs, to give his two sons a better life. He recently obtained full custody of his second son and is requesting some items for the home to make his sons more comfortable. His son did not come to his home with any clothes so would greatly appreciate some clothing as well.

He wears XL men's tops and 34x32 men's shorts and pants. Underwear and socks would be great as well.

Guardian obtained housing for herself and 11 year old female child after being displaced from their previous residence. Family is in need of a queen sized bed and bedframe and a twin sized bed and bed frame . Family is also in need of Queen and Twin sized bedding . Guardian has very limited income and apartment is completely unfurnished . If possible the family could also use 2 dressers and a couch

I have a 12 year old male child in need of an air conditioner in his bedroom due to how hot his bedroom gets in the warmer temperatures.