A family in the community is currently in urgent need of housing. The family has been forced to evacuate from their home due to the condition being unfit for the children. Arrangements for the repairs are being coordinated, however, due to the home's unlivable environment, the children are unable to return at this time. The family has been residing in a motel for several weeks, but their financial resources have been exhausted. With no other friends or family to offer accommodation, the children will be at risk of entering foster care upon the conclusion of their stay. Given that the repairs are extensive, it is unknown when the children will be able to return home, however the family would be able to stay in a camper on their property until the repairs are completed. Staying in a camper would alleviate the finances of the motel so that the family could that money towards the repairs. The Department is requesting a donated camper or trailer for the family of 5 to reside in temporarily. The family consists of two adults a 14 y/o, 12 y/o, and 9 y/o.

Additionally, the family would greatly benefit from gas cards to ensure the children can continue getting to school and their appointments as one of the children has very high needs.

Family of 5 recently housed needing 2 twin mattresses. The two children are currently sleeping on the floor, so as soon as they have a mattress they will be able to sleep better and be more present at school

Since joining SFTSM, this mom has faced numerous challenges. She had to quit her job in Cottage Grove due to long hours and lack of transportation. Without hesitation, she found a new job in Sun Prairie and secured daycare for her son. Every day, she woke up at 4 a.m., walked two miles to drop him off, walked back home, then walked another two miles to work. At the end of the day, she repeated the process. When we asked why she didn’t ask for help, she said, “You’re helping everyone else in the house, and those other moms needed you more than I did.”

She had to stop working for nine months due to a high-risk pregnancy, battling diabetes, and the emotional toll of losing two babies before welcoming her healthy daughter on February 10th. Now, though she’s back to work, the lack of a vehicle remains a challenge. She has to wake up at 4 a.m. to take the bus, drop her children off at separate daycares, and walk a mile each way from the bus stops. Afterward, she takes the bus to her job and walks another two miles to work. This is unsustainable for a mom with two young children.

Despite these challenges, her determination shines through. She’s committed to making her job work, but having a vehicle would make a world of difference, easing her daily burden and allowing her to focus more on her children.

I am a social worker with Jefferson County Schools and serve Grantwood Elementary School. I am working with a single mother of 6 and currently 7 months pregnant. She is presently experiencing financial hardships and due to her being pregnant she is unable to adequately obtain many of the household good she and her family need. She is also in need of items for a newborn baby. The family has adequate housing but are in need of several cleaning supplies. With there being multiple children in the home ranging from Kindergarten to high school the home can become unclean quite often. This has led to the home having a very unpleasant odor and siting of pest. Having a clean home is essential for the mental and physical health of young children and pregnant mother. The family is currently in need of a vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, broom, pine sol, clorox wipes and bathroom cleaner, dish detergent, windex, paper towels, roach trap, and roach spray. As mentioned above move is pregnant. Family is in need of a crib, crib sheet, and a newborn car seat. Help with any of this items would be a great benefit for the family.

This request is for a Hope Florida participant. She is a single mother with two children. She was in a shelter for domestic violence with her two children. During the time she spent at the shelter she started working and saving for a place of her own and her children. She moved into a new place on, March 2025. She is starting from the beginning little by little obtaining the necessary household items. Due to her endurance and perseverance, she and her children are slowly getting back to normal. The children are very happy to have a place they can call home. Since she moved to a new area, she had to change the children's school that is nearer to her home. The children are in a new school but do not have the appropriate uniforms at this time. They really need your help in obtaining the uniforms for school since mom is not able to afford all the costs associated with their school needs. Please help these kids have appropriate uniforms for school. This will help their confidence and feel they are part of the school as the other children. The girl needs polo shirts. The polo shirts have to be purchased at the school they are $15 each. For that need a gift card would be accepted. The prices of the items will be obtained through walmart.com. This family has gone through much trauma in their lives every little bit of help and support will go to great lengths in helping them recover and thrive. Thank you, Care Portal.

A family in our church had a five year old girl placed with them yesterday. She arrived with very little and needs basic items. She will be moving schools and the family has asked that she have some new items to ease this transition, along with every day items.

Our foster family of 7 with a baby on the way is in need of a meal train the week their baby is born (due date is May 3rd). We're hoping to have 5+ people sign up to each bring a large meal (10 servings) the week the baby is born. This will make a tremendous difference for this family as they transition into life with a newborn.

A father has recently gotten housing and needs items for him and his son to be comfortable in their home. A few items are listed but the apartment needs all the basics for living. Financial assistance is also welcome to help purchase needed items.

A couple in our church community are expecting their first baby in a few weeks. The mom-to-be would greatly appreciate if someone could come to their home and put together a dresser while her husband is away at basic training. They are located in Cary.

There is a family within our church who is changing their housing situation. They need help with their water deposit to insure their housing situation.