Word Of Life Evangelical

912 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, Virginia 24523
Team Leader(s) Melissa Charlton
Partner in the Lynchburg Region Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Moneta, VA 24121 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 3 - Agency: #Bedford County Public Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $900
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $900 to go!
Gift cards for clothing
$900 out of $900 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
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.
Location: Moneta, VA 24121 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 4 - Agency: #Bedford County Public Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1350
1 Responses
Mack: Diapers& wipes
Quaker Baptist Church. 1 day ago
Needs 4 Needs / $1350 to go!
Infant Car Seat
3 out of 3 items still needed
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
3 out of 3 items still needed
Crib Sheets
3 out of 3 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
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
Location: Goodview, VA 24095 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Bedford County DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $300 to go!
Extermination
$300 out of $300 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
2
High Urgency Request
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!
Location: Roanoke, VA 24012 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1110
1 Responses
Ken: St John Lutheran CarePortal Responders has a hide-a-bed couch to give, if this meets her needs and is not too big for her living space.
St. John Lutheran. 4 hours ago
Needs 3 Needs / $710 to go!
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 out of 1 items still needed
Dresser
2 out of 2 items still needed
TV Stand
1 out of 1 items still needed
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Reunify a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
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.
Location: Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579 - County: Rockbridge - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1075
3 Responses
Rhonda: I have a couch it is larger than a love seat. Get me the contact and I Will see if it will work?
Grace Presbyterian Church. 2 days ago
Ruth: Can provide toaster oven, bedding, and 2 5 x7 rugs if that helps.
Trinity United Methodist Church. 1 day ago
Ruth: I believe I can find the toddler beds also. Trinity United Methodist can finish filling this request.
Trinity United Methodist Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Microwave
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Couch
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
8x10 rug
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Toddler Bedding Set
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
15
High Urgency Request
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.
Location: Goodview, VA 24095 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 12 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #Lake Christian Ministries - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $340
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $340 to go!
2 cans of kerosene fuel
$60 out of $60 still needed
2 cans of kerosene fuel
$60 out of $60 still needed
2 cans of kerosene fuel
$60 out of $60 still needed
2 cans of kerosene fuel
$60 out of $60 still needed
Home Repairs
$100 out of $100 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
Normal Request
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.
Location: Roanoke, VA 24017 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $600
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $600 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$600 out of $600 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
4
Normal Request
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 :)
Location: Roanoke, VA 24017 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $484
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $484 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$484 out of $484 still needed
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
High Urgency Request
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?
Location: Roanoke, VA 24015 - County: Roanoke City - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #VA-Roanoke City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1036
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1036 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$1036 out of $1036 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Evington, VA 24550 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $25 to go!
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
Normal Request
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.
Location: Buchanan, VA 24066 - County: Botetourt - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $100 to go!
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
Normal Request
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.
Location: Monroe, VA 24574 - County: Amherst - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $50
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $50 to go!
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 - County: Campbell - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $25 to go!
Christmas gift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
5
Normal Request
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.
Location: Vinton, VA 24179 - County: Roanoke - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 4 - Agency: #Roanoke County Dept. of Social Services - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $175
1 Responses
Michelle: We can cover these bills!
Fellowship Community Church. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$104 Met in full!
Utility Bill Assistance
$71 Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Bedford, VA 24523 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
2 Responses
Kevin: I can provide the gift. Where should it be delivered?
Bedrock Community Church. 1 week ago
Kevin: Good afternoon. Can you respond to Cathy Hogan's question?
Bedrock Community Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Bedford, VA 24523 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $25
1 Responses
Carolyn: Main Street Methodist will take care of this.
Main Street UMC. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
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.
Location: Madison Heights, VA 24572 - County: Amherst - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #VA-Vision 30 - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $75
1 Responses
Amy: Village434 (GCC) is happy to fulfill this need!
Gospel Community Church. 1 day ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Christmas Gift
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Moneta, VA 24121 - County: Bedford - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Bedford County Public Schools - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $900
6 Responses
Emilia: Praying for you
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Nathan: Funding
Bedrock Community Church. 6 days ago
Kevin: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Bedrock Community Church, Community Lead Church. 6 days ago
Kevin: Thank you Nathan!
Bedrock Community Church. 6 days ago
Hank: I’m on for one tire. Kevin, please keep me in the loop if needed.
Community Responder. 5 days ago
Kevin: Thank you Hank!
Bedrock Community Church. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Vehicle Tires for Ford Expedition - Trail Terrain P285 / 70 / R17
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Gas Card
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Remove an Educational Barrier for a Child
2
Normal Request
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!
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Uber or Lyft gift card
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
2
High Urgency Request
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!
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502 - County: Lynchburg City - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Lynchburg City DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $725
1 Responses
Josiah: We can provide the canvases and some art supplies!
The Shepherds. 1 day ago
Needs 1 Need / $700 to go!
Rent Assistance
$700 out of $700 still needed
Canvases to paint on
1 Item(s) Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
29
Requests met
26
Children served
49
Economic impact
$16,606