A recent Lynchburg City School graduate is currently attending North Carolina A&T University. While he receives some support services from Lynchburg Beacon of Hope, he is in need of a new laptop for school to continue his progression forward into adulthood and independence.

A single mother of 7 children ages 1, 6, 9, 11,12, 13, and 14 is in need of a coffee table so the children can have a place to play games and spend time together in the living room. The family has moved here from out of state within the past year and has been reestablishing there residency here, but the coffee table is one of the last remaining items they need.

10-year-old boy in need of clothing and gift cards for personal play items. He has had five foster care placements since last year. Majority of his clothing and personal belongings were unable to be retrieved from some of the previous placements. This is a fragile, critical case. The agency is working to preserve the current placement by holistically meeting the family's needs and would appreciate assistance in obtaining clothing and other personal play items. *Clothing needed: Size 12-14 shirts and pajamas (tank tops, basketball shorts) Size 10-12 shorts and pants Size large socks Size medium underwear *Gift cards

15 Year old male currently in a residential facility. He uses an MP3 player to listen to music as a copying skill. Unfortunately the one he had has broke. He has requested a new one. His birthday is at the end of May so it would be great if I could provide this for him.

A birth father needs a gift card for transportation purposes. He has been having car issues and lives outside of where public transportation is. I am requesting a gift card for Uber/Lyft to be able to get to visitation with his daughter at Lynchburg DSS.

LDSS has involvement with a family where the father resides outside of public transportation. There is need for UBER or Lyft gift cards so he is able to attend visitation and services.

A mother completed the Getting Ahead class and learned about a job opportunity through it to start a career. She currently has a one year old in foster care. She has registered for classes to start the educational journey to pursue this career. However, the mother does not have the funds to get a laptop and the classes are virtual and class materials will require a laptop. I am requesting a laptop for this mother.

The mother has two children and is currently pregnant. The one child (1 years old) is in foster care but is placed with a family member and the other child (13 years old), custody was granted to the father. The mother is motivated to continue to engage in services to reunify her family and keep her unborn child safe. She has a vehicle but it keeps shutting off while she is driving. I am requesting Uber/Lyft gift cards and/or a mechanic to look at her car. She needs transportation to and from visits, services, and occasionally appointments.

I'm working with a client who's a mother raising her child. She lives with a partner not related to the child. The partner is working odd jobs to provide for the household, but, due to COVID, they haven't had a steady income. The mother has epilepsy, therefore, doesn't have income due to her condition. She has put in the effort to look for assistance. She's overdue on her bills. If anyone is willing to help. It would be very appreciated.

This is a kinship placement, with a set of grandparents caring for their teenage grandson. They are financially strained at this time due to a $7,000 hospital bill incurred by recent seizures the grandfather has suffered. They are living paycheck to paycheck and working on a payment plan with the hospital for the bill. In the meantime, grandma reports that their grandson is a "hungry young man" and grocery bills are getting hard to manage. She would be grateful for some gift cards to either Food Lion or Kroger to keep the family fed. Grandma works full time as an evening CNA and recently fell at work, which may impact her ability to do her normal hours over the next few days.

The family has been impacted by both medical and COIVD restrictions which has placed a finical burden on the family. The Aunt is providing housing for both mother and child at this time and is experiencing financial difficulties because of loss of job due to COVID and health concerns. There is a remaining $ 791.98 left to be paid to meet stability.

The Department is working with a mother of two children who has also taken on a third child (all teenagers between 11 - 13 years old), to avoid the third child from entering foster care. There is a barrier for the home being considered a placement for the third non-biological child as well as the two biological children in the home, which the condition of the home environment. In order for the children to remain in the home, including as a kinship placement for child who is at risk of foster care, the mother's home needs a deep clean. The home is cluttered with mostly trash and clothing which has overwhelmed the mother who is in need of man-power type of assistance to help get her home cleaned out! This task would require a team or group effort. There is a significant amount of laundry to be washed and mostly items to be thrown away and clean up afterwards. The family is also in need of a bed for the non-biological child, as current mattress is soiled. If the home is thoroughly cleaned and a bed provided for the child to stay, the children will be able to remain in the home. Family likely needs clothing as well to replace any items that are not salvageable.

Currently DSS is working on an ongoing case with a family that is in need of assistance within the home. The two boys are in need of bunk beds to allow them to have more personal space for both sweet boys and comfort throughout the home. Unfortunately due to the price of the need, the parents aren't able to provide such for the boys. The mother isn’t able to work due to medical reasons and the father is constantly running errands/doing miscellaneous jobs. We are asking between $200-400 in donations for the bunk beds and possible assistance in putting it together.

17 Year old male is looking for financial and material assistance installing an engine in his 1999 Ford coup mustang. The youth lives with his father and mother, who are both suffering from significant health concerns. The youth's car being fixed will help him drive himself to work and enable him to become more involved in the community. Vehicle is a 1999 2 door Ford coup Mustang. Family owns an engine that needs to be installed. New spark plugs and engine belts also need to be obtained and installed. Cost is estimated for installation and all components.

I am currently working with a family that consists of a single mother and 3 female children. The mother does not receive much support for the children. With the weather getting warm outside, the children are in need of clothing. The oldest child wears a Medium/Large in shirts, a size 12 in pants and a size 10 in shoes. The middle child wears a Large/X-Large in shirts; 14 in pants and size 8 in shoes. The youngest child wears a size 5 in pants and shirts and a children's size 12 in shoes. Anything that the family could get will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

Parents are mentally disabled and have 2 children under the age of 2. Parents have recently moved into new apartment and need a bed for the toddler. Parents are working on filing for disability payments. Parents do not have any furniture but crib and full mattress and boxspring which is on the floor.

I am working with a family of a single mom and her 9 year old daughter. The mom is need of her phone bill paid in order to help be able to communicate efficiently for counseling for her daughter, and to be able to stay in communication with her providers. This would help strengthen their family in order to keep the family connected with their providers and for emergencies.

Currently DSS is working on an ongoing case with a family that are requesting to assist with their car. The father is driving a Ford Explorer '03 4wd 4.0 Eddie Bauer. Its the only vehicle that the family owns. Unfortunately due to the price of the needed car part both parents struggle to get all four children to school, and on top of that the loving father isn't able to work to which pushes him back further and further with payments for their home. We are asking for between $200-400 in donations for the needed repairs so that both parents can provide/work and transport all four sweet kiddos to and from where they need to go.