This need is for a family who previously was homeless and is now in secure housing. They are incredibly grateful for the home but it has poor air-conditioning. With the upcoming summer months of heat upon us they could really use some oscillating fans for the rooms of their home. Thank you for your prayers and for considering helping this family.

A mother is no longer able to take her medication since she cannot afford and no longer able to pay her bills and work. She is taking the steps to get her medication started back up for physical and mental state. Since she is not able to work due to having her disability she is not able to afford her rent. She has an eviction notice and needing to get her rent paid in the next 3 days. She currently has 3 children living in the house, an eight year old, 13 year old, and a 17 year old. She is a single mother and is never late with paying her rent. She could use all the help that she could get in order to prevent homelessness for her family.

We are reaching out to our compassionate community on behalf of a local family who has stepped up in love and faith to adopt two young boys into their home. These boys are relatives of the family and were recently and abruptly placed into their care due to unexpected circumstances. The transition was sudden, and while the family has embraced them with open hearts, they are in need of some practical support to help the boys settle in and feel at home.

What is Needed: Bedroom Items

Beds

mattresses

Bedding sets (sheets, comforters, pillows)

Dressers or storage drawers

Lamps or night lights

Clothing Needs:

Boys’ clothing Underwear, socks,

Shoes and seasonal outerwear

Why It Matters: This family didn’t hesitate to say “yes” when these boys needed a safe and loving place to land. They are committed to providing a stable, nurturing home where these children can heal, grow, and thrive. However, taking in two children so suddenly has placed a strain on their resources, and they are currently trying to set up the boys’ living space from scratch.

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A family with a child with special needs (seizure disorder and autism) is seeking assistance for a small portable air conditioner. Initially mom thought that the landlord got this fixed but as the days get hotter the a/c cannot keep up. The child’s seizures worsen with heat and the mom is about to undergo a surgery. Does anyone have a used portable a/c that can be donated? Or can you find it in your heart to donate to this cause?

Single Grandmother caregivers Took in her grandkids (9-8-3) under DCFS detention and adopted them last year,Because parent drug addiction was stronger than love for children, She just called that her other daughter 3 children (8-5-2) wear detained for domestic abuse, CSW called and place them with her she needs 2 sets of Bunk Beds with Mattresses and Comforts and protectors and blankets, sheets and 2 Dressers, ASAP so she can pass RFA approval.

A grandmother age 68 with many health issue and battling cancer, took a grandson informally over 12 years and several years later another grandDaughter was born prenatally drug exposed DCFS Placed her with this Caregiver she adopted this granddaughter and lately her mental health and special needs have increased so much they placed her on a 3150 hold and are recommending she be placed in a residential care, she is working with adoption assistance services to get the service in the home, She has a lot of needs in the home. She is sole provider of these teens and on $700 SSI fund she does live in a low income apt and gets food stamps, and AAP funding for the Adopted Granddaughter but barely scrapes by her son helps out minimally. She has no other support. She needs desperate car repairs estimate $300.00, needs new tire and alignment estimate $700.00 and needs 2 dressers for kids

Grandfather and wife are raising 3 paternal grandchildren, his son and daughter in-law are struggling with addiction, and he took the grandchildren care before DCFS intervened, so they have no support or funding. He married his wife a few years ago, he was a single Father of 3 sons, two of his sons still live with him the work part time and study, they help out as much as they can. Grandfather lost sight of one of his eyes in a work injury a few years ago, he was on workers comp he just started receiving SSDI for the amount of $1,600.00 he is needs a new stove only two burners are working and there refrigerator is not working at all the power outage a few months ago shifted something he had it fixed 3 times but continues to not work they cannot store food. they are behind on some of their bills and have made payment arrangements. the Stove and Refrigerator are urgent need.

Single mother (who Emmaus members have been walking alongside) escaping domestic violence from husband along with two kids under the age of 7 years. She is starting over from scratch as they left the house with nothing and has no extended family support. She would like to have a car which would provide transportation so she can get a job so that she can get into housing. We are hoping to provide $3,000 towards a vehicle.

If you have any connections to help with housing or a job (she doesn't have childcare so maybe a daycare center, work from home, etc) please respond to this request or reach out to Julie-Anne or Kandilyn Ford.

Thank you for offering support and prayer for this family!

Embrace Grace is asking for Baby Formula and any other new or slightly used baby items for a baby shower for 12 women. An Amazon wihlist has been created.

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3 boys, ages 11, 7, and 3, are being placed with their maternal aunt. She needs a twin-size bunk bed frame, two twin mattresses, and bedding to go with them. The older boys are also in need of clothing:

Boy (11)- size small men or 14/16 boy’s shorts and shirt Boy (7)- 7/8 shirts 5/6 shorts