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Hello, I have a family of 3 in my case load. They recently moved from Portage la Prairie. The parent is a single mom with 2 teenage sons age 16 and 14. The family moved to Winnipeg, hoping for a fresh start, but has been experiencing economic difficulties. Mom is still in the process of reinstating her EIA benefits and mainly relies on the children benefits for day-to-day needs. The agency is also providing support via a food voucher but its barely enough to purchase for groceries. Mom shared that she also sought support from other organizations like Jordan Principle but nothing materialized due to funding cuts.
The family is seeking support to help with furniture. They are currently renting a home, but are missing key items to make their living space feel comfortable. The family currently does not have the following: a small couch and a book shelf or shelving unit for the living room. The family have also been trying to secure items from Centre Flavie but has not been lucky with obtaining those items.
I am requesting the kind generosity of community members. I strongly believe that having adequate furniture would make a significant impact to the health and well-being of every family members living in the home. Thank you for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions. Please note: The correct postal code is R3E. Apr 9 -- Couch donated but need help moving it.