School personnel will be taking three high school boys shopping for clothing needs. All three boys have experienced hardships this past year which include homelessness, several moves and transitions as a result of losing their homes, absence of parent(s) due to substance, no financial means, limited transportation, etc. Requesting gift cards to allow the boys to pick out and shop for their own clothing at a used clothing store.

There is an 18 year old student enrolled in SRHS under McKinney-Vento. Student is staying with a family in Moneta with two other people in the home. Student was due in January with triplets, however she delivered the babies today prematurely and the family isn't prepared for bringing the babies home. There is a need for all things for the babies with the exception of cribs as that need is being met by another organization. The needs include but at this point are not limited to the following: Three infant car seats, diapers, wipes, blankets, crib sheets, all sizes of baby clothes including preemie, bottles, bouncy seat, infant tub and changing mat/pad. There are two boys and one girl.

A family is seeking a relationship with a local church as well as assistance with bed bugs. There are two children within the home that are under 18 and both are males. The mother stated that the family has had bedbugs for a week, that she knows of, and has killed one crawling on a pillow and found one on one of her children. The mother stated that she has been spraying bedbug spray on the couch, but is worried as she knows they can live within walls and cracks. The mother has reached out to seven community resources, however has not had any communication or replies. The total below is an estimate as the family has not been able to call professionals as they need financial assistance

Single mother has had two children removed from her care previously due to mistakes in her past but has a newborn and a chance to right her wrongs. There are no concerns with the safety of the newborn in her care currently and mother has everything she needs for the child. Mom moved into a new apartment which has a bed for her but nothing else. She is requesting help getting the basic furniture with a couch, tv stand, dining room table, and at least two dressers. We are also requesting a gift card for food and gas to help her through until she can get her girl into daycare at 6weeks and go back to work. This is the first time she has had her feet underneath her and is excited to be moving forward. Please help ensure she can do so comfortably with her littlest blessing!

Two young children are being returned home to mom; the family is in need of a toaster oven, two toddler beds and bedding (girls), small sofa/love seat, and a large rug to cover the cement flooring in their home.

Family of three adults and nine children (ranging from infant through teens) heats with kerosene because their rental home's heating system is broken and the landlord refuses to fix it. They have looked but have not been able to find other housing in the past year. The family is now down to two days' worth of kerosene, and can buy only two cans at a time at $30 per can. Each can lasts one day between the two kerosene heaters. They have utilized local agencies for other aid, and have been referred again to Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living to check on weatherization services. Previous calls to CVACL were not returned, but they could benefit from insulation that would preserve their inside heat. They reside in a 5-bedroom double-wide trailer.

Family is currently in need of assistance with their Webb oil bill. They don't have the fund to pay the whole amount at the moment as dad is the only one working at the moment. Mom stays home to take care of the children. Oil is the main source to heat their house and there is not oil left in the tank. Please consider this family, anything can help to assist them.

This is a single mother taking care of three children. She recently gave birth a few months ago to a boy. The mother works two jobs in hospitality, and she did not receive maternity care due to the industry. The mother stopped receiving child support from the two older children's father, and the other father is not present as such. The mother's son has early kidney disease and has been receiving care in MD as he was born out of state, and therefore she attends services there for the baby. The baby is having surgery this Friday, and the mother has been struggling with being able to work when her child is considered high medical needs. This mother's service providers put in a SSI application, however that won't take place till January of next year. This mother applied for fueling assistance but won't be accepted till the end of December. Her utility bill is 484.31 and she faces disconnection on 11/28/23. I requested that she contact all financial agencies in the area today, but it will take time for her to hear back from these providers. She needs help, she needs support, she needs a prayer and thoughts that everything will be okay with her son. Please consider helping this mother :)

Single parent is the only one earning income for the household of 3. The mother is currently on medical leave and received a disconnect utility bill for $1036.78. The mother stated that she did not receive any utility bill except for the disconnect notice. The mother has contacted AEP; however, they cannot assist with any funding assistance. She also attempted to contact RAM house and Salvation Army and is pending a response. Disconnection is set for this week. The mother contacted 211 Virginia for general resources but reported that she did not have much luck. Would anyone in the community be able to assist?

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is a for a 12 year old girl who likes jeans size 20, sweatshirts size XXL, jacket 3XL, likes all colors, make up . Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for 4 children. One child is a 10 year old boy who likes fortnite, baseball stuff- atlanta braves. One child is a 2 year old boy who likes construction vehicles, matchbox cars, bob the builder, trains, fire and rescue trucks. One child is a 9 year old boy who likes minecraft, roblox, legos, matchbox cars. One child is a 3 year old girl who likes unicorns, princess stuff, wears size 6x. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for 2 children, one 5 year old boy who likes shoes, size 4 youth, plug in headphones and another child who likes an XL black jacket, gaming headphones. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is a for a 6 year old boy who likes legos, PS5 game controller, favorite color is blue . Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25.

A maternal grandmother (with 3 teens of her own, that she is a single mom to) needs help with an AEP bill for $104.78 and a Water bill for $71.33 to help allow this 1 yr old grandbaby in her care a safe housing situation.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is a for a 6 year old girl who likes dolls or surprise her. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is a for a 16 year old girl who would like a hoodie, jogging pants, shirts size med, makeup . Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25.

Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Program is partnering with CarePortal to serve the children of incarcerated parents. This request is for three teenage girls who would appreciate gift cards from Starbucks, Walmart, or Target. Per Angel Tree specifications, gifts should not exceed $25 each.

This is for an employee that works for Bedford County Public Schools who has been working in special education for several years. She is a single mother of two, a teenager (Female, Age: 15) and a younger child with autism (Male, Age: 7). The mother was born and raised in this community. The family has been struggling financially and especially this year as they are going through some difficult personal matters. In speaking with the mother the the most pressing needs mentioned include two new tires for her vehicle (she has a larger SUV - specific tires = Trail Terrain P285/70R17 ), gas cards ($60/gas tank for their vehicle), and a grocery card for some essential items. The mother indicated for her child with autism, she regularly has to take him to appointments out of town. The mother/family are very appreciative of any support they receive.

This is a youth who loves to attend school, but due to his diagnoses (ADHD and Intellectual Disability) and weaknesses with executive functioning, struggles significantly with getting up for school, and getting ready and out the door to catch the bus in time. When he does miss the bus, takes initiative to call the school to see if a ride can be arranged, or he calls an Uber using his grandmother's card. His grandmother does not have a vehicle, and is on a fixed income, so cannot afford ongoing charges for an Uber. The family is at risk of court action if absences continue, and there is also a fear that if he misses too much school, he may eventually become discouraged and stop attending, as he is nearing 18. I would love to remove this simple barrier for the family by obtaining an Uber gift card, with the goal of needing to use it infrequently. Alternately, if there was an individual in the community who would be willing to partner with the family to assist with transportation as needed, that could be another great option!

I have a child who is on a trial home placement. He has been struggling significantly in his behaviors, which has necessitated the parents missing a significant amount of time from work to come and pick him up, be in the ER with him, etc. The mother needs help paying her rent for this month, which totals $700, in part because she has been trying to obtain a car after her previous vehicle broke down. Additionally, the mother is incredibly stressed and struggling to find relaxation and self care strategies that help her maintain her sobriety. She reports she used to enjoy art, and noted she has paints, but no canvases. Any help that could be provided to defray some of the rent cost, or to provide her some supplies that would let her do art as a calming strategy would be much appreciated!