Mother is a domestic violence survivor. Father would hit mother away and in the presence of the child. Mother was able to leave the relationship and now has a full-time job and a 2-bedroom apartment now for herself and the baby. Mother’s income goes to maintaining the apartment and caring for her son. Mother does not receive child support or anything from the father. Mother’s refrigerator leaks and the door comes open and she has lost a lot of food.

Mother needs funds for food. Mother has been looking for employment but has not been successful. Although, mother is having that challenge, mother is meeting the case plan goals/court orders and is enrolled in parenting classes, family preservation, and soon individual therapy. Furthermore, mother is committed to reunifying with her daughter. Mothers goals are to find housing, employment, and reunify with her daughter. For these reasons, I am advocating for mother to have the need identified met. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is because the youth that is living with mother is a picky eater, has a weight issue, and the mother will buy food that is specific to their culture. Mother has tried providing canned food and other but youth refuses to eat as he is very particular with the food that he eats. The youth is used to eating Salvadorian food that caregiver has made for him since he was little. To ensure the family has a safe environment for the children with the appropriate food, enhance the potential for permanency for this child. If this need is not met, the youth can potentially can result in physical well being of the child. This need is critical to ensuring that the family has enough food to eat while mother continues to look for employment the case does The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $500.

This request is for a youth that has aged out of the foster care system and is in the Extended Foster Care Program. They just turned 18 and recently moved placements. The stipend for clothing went to the previous caregiver and this new caregiver is in need of resources for her new placement. The youth requested the following: they are 22 xxl in jeans/pants (they are tall, fyi); shirts - xxl (pattern and plain is fine and any colors except for brown)

After years of separation caused by circumstances beyond their control, a 16-year-old in foster care is finally ready to reunite with their father and stepmother in Georgia. This isn’t just a visit—it’s a permanent, long-awaited move home. The bond between father and child has been carefully and lovingly rebuilt over time, and the family is overjoyed to welcome their teen into a stable, supportive home. Now, with the school year coming to a close, everything is in place—except the funds to get them there.

We’re asking for your help to cover the cost of a plane ticket and the extra baggage fees, and shipping fees needed to bring the teen's belongings—things that make a young person feel like they’re bringing their life with them, not starting from scratch. Help a child in foster care find their forever home, where love and safety wait with open arms. Your support could make that dream a reality. Every donation is a step closer to family, healing, and hope. We appreciate any support and funding that can be provided to help this child become part of their family again.

A 16-year-old in foster care is preparing for a life-changing move to reunite with their father and stepmother—finally heading to their forever home. While this moment is full of hope, it also comes with anxiety. After experiencing a devastating loss in the past where all of their belongings were lost, the idea of putting their things on a plane feels deeply unsettling.

To help ease this worry, we’re hoping to provide luggage tracking tags (like AirTags or similar tracking devices) for their multiple bags. Being able to see where their belongings are would bring immense peace of mind during an already emotional and overwhelming transition. If you can contribute funds or send a tracker directly, you’ll be offering more than just technology—you’ll be offering comfort, security, and a small sense of control in a big, uncertain moment.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Deliver Groceries to Pickerington Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

The Pickerington Area Resource Coalition seeks 9 dedicated volunteers to assist with monthly grocery deliveries for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Pickerington community.

Our next delivery date is Thursday, May 1. Volunteers will pick up pre-packed grocery bags at Kroger (7833 Refugee Rd.) between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and deliver them to recipients' homes within Pickerington.

All names and addresses will be provided in advance. This is a recurring opportunity, taking place once a month.

If you’re available to help or want more information, please let me know.

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.
Updated on 2025-04-20 13:21:03 by a Church Needs Leader
We have been able to provide this family clothes, electric piano and furniture covers. Can anyone help with a window air conditioner?

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!