A mother of a family of eight, five children and three adults, reached out to our church for funds to purchase food for an Easter meal. They have been staying in shelters for the last three months and currently don't have enough funds to enjoy Easter as a family. We are reaching out to our churches to see if a church can either provide funds for the Easter meal and/or invite the family into an Easter meal with the church. This will help the family feel cared for this Easter holiday season.

The family consists of a mother and her two children under the age of 6. The mother was unable to attend the children’s field trip to the aquarium due to a communication hiccup on the deadlines of the permission slip. The Department would like to supervise a community visit for the family out at the aquarium. The Department needs assistance with paying for the admissions fee into the aquarium.

An expectant mother is in need of basic items for a newborn due later this month April. The mother's community health coach requested a pack-n-play (bassinet), infant car seat, diapers, wipes. These items will allow the child safe transport and a safe sleeping environment. The diapers and wipes will supply the baby's needs for a few weeks. We still need funds for the CARSEAT and DIAPERS. You may click, "Yes, I Can Help!" if you would like to donate funds so we can purchase the items. Or, you can bring any items you'd like to purchase to church -- diapers (newborn or size 1). Thank you!

A single mom recently moved from the shelter into her own apartment with her daughter with special needs. Her daughter is blind, autistic and has other complications from Optic Nerve hypoplasia. Mom states that she works but with her rent being $900 a month it has left her unable to provide a few necessary items. The home does not have a working a/c and high heat places the young child at risk of a stroke. A window unit could help provide comfort and wellbeing for the child. The home could use a few items including couch cover up as well as girls clothes size 10-12. Mom also stated that her daughter’s favorite item is an electric keyboard piano but she accidentally bumped into it and it broke. She has not been able to afford to buy a new or used one. A used one that someone could donate would be great! Any help with these few items would be greatly appreciated and significantly improve the life of a mom and child who have been through a lot.

A devoted grandmother, who has lovingly stepped in to raise her eight-year-old granddaughter, is in need of support to provide her with school uniforms. She is doing everything she can to care for her granddaughter, but being on a fixed income and facing reduced work hours during the summer—due to her job with Columbus City Schools—has made it difficult to afford the essentials. The cost of the uniforms is around $200, and any support would mean the world to this family. Your kindness would help ensure this little girl can start school feeling confident and prepared.

An 8 year old child was placed with her adult sister. The adult sister has two children of her own, who are also in the home. The 8 year old child is in need of a twin bed, including a frame, mattress and bedding. There is minimal storage space for the 8 year old's belongings, so a dresser would be helpful as well. Getting these items would help preserve this placement, as we want the child to remain in this relative's home. The caregiver recently moved to a bigger home to accommodate the 8 year old, so the family needs additional support with these items for the child.

A loving grandmother in our community is currently in a season of transition and starting over with her family. As they work to rebuild, they’re in need of several essential items to create a stable and welcoming home. Some of their most urgent needs include: a washer and dryer, a dish set, two beds complete with blankets, frames, box springs, comforters, mattress protectors, and pillows, as well as two couches.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. Your support during this time of transition would make a meaningful impact on this family’s journey toward stability and comfort.

A family of four in our ministry is currently in need. Though we’re heading into the warmer months, they are without adequate blankets—something that’s still essential for cool nights, comfort, and a sense of stability in their home. Meeting this need will bring not only practical support, but also a reminder that they are seen, valued, and cared for by their community.

Hello church family! We have been walking together with a mom who has a 17 yr old daughter who is having a baby boy this Easter weekend! Let's shower this family with meals for the next couple of weeks so they can focus on caring for this new little one.

Here is the link to the Meal Train sign up: Go To Link

Thank you for your help loving this family during a time of transition.

We had a family of 10 come to us about 2 weeks ago. They had moved here from Arizona with housing lined out and a job. Unfortunatley the housing fell through 2 hours before they got to Oklahoma. They were forced to use the funds they had to live in a hotel. When that money ran out they came to us and we were able to put them up for 2 weeks. During that 2 weeks the father started working and has found a 5 bedroom home locally but doesn't have the full amount for the deposit. They can move in as early as today but are missing that 1200.00. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness!