We have a student who needs to be sponsored for our "Angel" Tree here at school. We are having difficulty getting sponsors for the 70+ children on our list. I am hoping that by reaching out through the CarePortal we can get this one student sponsored. He has only asked for one thing for Christmas and this item is costly. It is called an occulusquest2 system. It is a virtual reality gaming system that does not use a phone as this student does not have a phone. This student has had a hard school year emotionally due to family dynamics and family financial difficulties and often feels as though he is worthless because he can't help make things better. This student carries the weight of the world on his shoulders and is often very sad. He is a sweet caring child with a big heart. This student's single mother works hard and tries her best to provide for her children; though "needs" come before wants (such as this gaming system) . There are also other siblings in the household who we are reaching out to other organizations/folks to help sponsor. However, it's hard to get sponsors to "sponsor" entire families. I know that this mother would be extremely thankful and appreciative for any assistance with providing her child with the only wish he has for Christmas. This is an item that is not within her Christmas budget. Thank you for considering this request.

The Wythe County Department of Social Services is working with family who is in need of some winter coats. They are in need of the following. 1 Men's large winter coat Boys size 18 winter coat Girls 16 or women's small winter coat Boys size 6 winter coat

Wythe County DSS is currently working with a family of 5 that is experiencing a hardship. The children are ages 13, 15, and 18 and they are all still in school. The family was forced to relocate and they are in need of furniture: 2 Twin size beds OR a bunkbed. 2 twin sized mattresses/box springs 1 Full Size bed 1 full size mattress/box spring 1 Queen size bed - frame only. 3 dressers Thank you for any assistance you may be able to offer.

The Wythe County Department of Social Services is working with a family with the goal of reunification. The family is in need of two cribs for a set of 1 year old twins. The family is also in need of a bunk bed for two teenagers.

I am currently working with a family who has 3 children within the home. They have applied for fuel assistance however the determination will not be made until December 2022 and they are in need of kerosene for their kerosene heater until the fuel assistance will step in. The family has a 275 gallon keresone tank however they only need a small amount to hold them over until the fuel assistance determination. No one is working in the home at this time so there is not any income coming in. The request is for 50 gallons of kerosene to be delivered to their home to assist with heating needs until the fuel assistance program will be able to fill their keresone tanks. Any help would be appreciated.

We have a family in need of a full size bed and a couch for their living area. The student has outgrown his smaller twin bed and is in need of a new one that is a little larger. They would need the frame along with a mattress. When I was speaking with the mother, she mentioned that their living room couch is very worn down and has stuffing coming out of it. The mother was mostly concerned about getting a new bed for her son but is very appreciative if both requests were filled.

Family of 8 in need of a large dehumidifier (50 pint) to help reduce some of the moisture in their home and improve air quality for the children. A twin mattress and trundle bed is also needed, as the family has welcomed a new baby girl to the home a few months ago and the crib mattress being used on a toddler bed for one of the older children, now needs to be used for the infant in the crib. Family consists of mom, (step) dad and 6 children.

We have a young woman who has taken in her two siblings after their mother was incarcerated. She needs help paying her November rent as well as their electric bill for the past two months. She is working third shift but currently, her financial situation is tight.

The department is working with a mother and her daughter. The mother has left a bad situation and has nearly nothing for her and her daughter due to the situation. Her daughter is 18 months old and is in need of the following. Winter gloves, Socks, Showes, Hats, sizes 18 to 24 months, she fits in most 2t to 3t clothing, 18 months in shows. A toddler bed and mattress Pampers diapers size 6, huggies sensitive wipes. She does not have any toys and is very interested in kitchen toys Family is in need of food. Daughter eats anything but lobs fruit, yogurt and string cheese. She only has one sippy cup Mother does not have any silverware and needs toddler utensils. Mother also needs a diaper bag.

A family of 3 is in need of help with their water bill. The mother has had to sell her vehicle in order to pay off an electric bill. Not having a vehicle is a huge barrier in paying the water bill as she does not have transportation for work. The water bill got very high as she tried her best to manage it as well as the electric bill. Both children attend school and need running water and electricity for basic life needs. This family would be very thankful for any help with the water bill as well as any other assistance given (such as a used vehicle in order for the parent to gain employment). This family will also be placed on the school angel tree. *Please note, the water bill being paid is priority while a used vehicle is secondary. Updated on November 01, 2022 by an Agency Worker
The request for money for a used vehicle is no longer needed. We learned this after submitting this application. However, we also learned through a 2nd party also working with the family that the mother has applied for a grant to assist with the very large water bill. Though she has applied, she may not get funding for the entire bill. Therefore, we are requesting that the 1200 asked for the used vehicle be applied towards the water bill also. This would be a total of $1800 towards a $3100 outstanding water bill. The cost of the water bill has also been confirmed with the water company. Thank you for any and all assistance with this bill and helping this family get out from this financial burden.