A working single mother is in need of support with her car. She has been struggling with managing various bills that have been piling up. In addition to this her car brakes recently went out making it unsafe to drive her vehicle to get to work and get her daughter to school. Her daughters attendance has suffered due to the lack of being able to drive her vehicle safely. She is looking for support with either the work to replace the brakes or support with covering a brake repair at a shop. Any help would be greatly appreciated from this mom as she is working hard and doing her best to take care of and support her two children.

A great-aunt and great-uncle are placement for their great-nephew, 9 months old, and great-niece, 8 years old. They are requesting a new car seat for the 9-month-old, as he has outgrown his current car seat.

The parent of a homeless student (doubled up due to financial crisis) reached out to me because her student made the dance team for next season but she is having a hard time covering the costs of the required camp the team attends. The total cost is $350, mom informed me she is able to cover half of the cost but is needing assistance covering the remaining $175. The team is having a parent meeting this Wednesday and this is when the camp dues are to be paid. This is a hard working student that has great attendance and good grades despite the tough situation she has going on a home. Assisting this family will allow student to enjoy an extra curricular that she has worked hard for and one that she truly has a passion for.

The 6-year-old male child was removed from the home after being present during a homicide involving a firearm. Additionally, the child has been exposed to adult substance abuse. The child is currently in need of basic clothing items and age-appropriate toys at his new placement. The child enjoys playing Minecraft and building with Legos. For school, he would love a Minecraft-themed backpack and a matching Minecraft lunchbox. Sizes: • Pants: 3T/4T • Shirts: 3T/4T • Shoes: Size 9.5 • Underwear: Size 4 • Socks: Small (Sizes 7/8/9)

We have a 5 year old girl who has special needs and we are in desperate need of help for a clothes (like t-shirts, shorts, pajama), shoes, soft blankets, diapers (pull ups) and wipes as this kid doesn't have anything with her. She like anything mickey mouse clubhouse. She wear a size 6x girls, size 12 in shoes she prefers slip on shoes and 5T-6T on pull ups.

Family is being reunited and has a new home. Working on gathering things to make it feel more like a home and help them get back on their feet. Starting with the beds. I have a full size bed for mom, but looking for twin size beds for each of the two boys. Mom has asked for pillows and I would love to find them bedding as well. Boys are into Pokemon and Sonic the Hedgehog but anything blue would work.

A single mother who is the full-time caregiver for her disabled daughter is struggling to pay her rent after her monthly payment went up. She has starting driving for DoorDash and is looking for other ways to earn income while caring for her child, but she has gotten behind. She needs $262 by May2nd to avoid eviction. Please consider helping this family.

Our church is working together with a family who was recently homeless and is getting back on their feet. For years they have been deeply invested in serving our community. The mother has been a constant source of support, providing food and childcare assistance to local churches, always giving selflessly to others.

We are asking for support to help this family thrive with groceries, summer clothes and shoes for the children, toiletries, laundry detergent, and a gas card. Please consider supporting this family.

WE ARE ENTERING THIS REQUEST IN SUPPORT OF A FAMILY AT MT. ZION CHURCH, AND WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP FROM AREA CHURCHES

Here is the story from Mt. Zion:

This request supports a family of 5, including multiple children and a mother who recently delivered a baby via emergency C-section. Due to complications during delivery (e.g., including significant blood loss), the mother faces an extended recovery period. Without paid family leave, this has created financial strain on the household, leaving them approximately two months behind on rent.

This family would be grateful for alternative forms of support so they can redirect their limited funds toward housing.

Immediate needs (with weekly spending on each item) are as follows:

• Groceries - $250
• Gas - $100
• Formula - $50
• Baby Essentials - $50
• Household Essentials - $50

We would like to support this family for 2 weeks worth of expenses, which is reflected in the itemized needs. Thank you for your support!

We are excited to announce that Center Church is collecting items to stock our newly opened Care Closet. Our goal is to provide emergency supplies to families in need right here in City Heights and the surrounding areas.

We are in need of the following items: 25 Twin Bedsheets 10 Standard Pillows 10 Boxes of Diapers 10 Boxes of Baby Wipes 10 Boxes of Ninjamas/Goodnights Kids Clothing (Ages 0-10yrs)