A kindship care placement has been supported by Safe Families for the last 3 years. This guardian has supported and created stability for 4 children due to this placement. The family has been resilient through ups and downs and have begun to thrive. 3 of the children are still in car seat boosters but all three have either broken or the children have grown out of them. The family is requesting 3 new car seat/booster with a back to ensure the safety of all 3 children while driving.

An aunt that had her 2 nephews placed with her a couple of months ago (she has not received any caregiver funds yet) is in need of a dresser for a 6 year old boy. A dresser (without a mirror) and 3 or 4 drawers would be great, so he can have storage for his belongings.

The other nephew She has placed with her would love a boys bike to ride. He would like any bike, but would prefer a mountain bike.

This need is for a family who previously was homeless and is now in secure housing. They are incredibly grateful for the home but it has poor air-conditioning. With the upcoming summer months of heat upon us they could really use some oscillating fans for the rooms of their home. Thank you for your prayers and for considering helping this family.

A mother is no longer able to take her medication since she cannot afford and no longer able to pay her bills and work. She is taking the steps to get her medication started back up for physical and mental state. Since she is not able to work due to having her disability she is not able to afford her rent. She has an eviction notice and needing to get her rent paid in the next 3 days. She currently has 3 children living in the house, an eight year old, 13 year old, and a 17 year old. She is a single mother and is never late with paying her rent. She could use all the help that she could get in order to prevent homelessness for her family.

We are reaching out to our compassionate community on behalf of a local family who has stepped up in love and faith to adopt two young boys into their home. These boys are relatives of the family and were recently and abruptly placed into their care due to unexpected circumstances. The transition was sudden, and while the family has embraced them with open hearts, they are in need of some practical support to help the boys settle in and feel at home.

What is Needed: Bedroom Items

Beds

mattresses

Bedding sets (sheets, comforters, pillows)

Dressers or storage drawers

Lamps or night lights

Clothing Needs:

Boys’ clothing Underwear, socks,

Shoes and seasonal outerwear

Why It Matters: This family didn’t hesitate to say “yes” when these boys needed a safe and loving place to land. They are committed to providing a stable, nurturing home where these children can heal, grow, and thrive. However, taking in two children so suddenly has placed a strain on their resources, and they are currently trying to set up the boys’ living space from scratch.

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A family with a child with special needs (seizure disorder and autism) is seeking assistance for a small portable air conditioner. Initially mom thought that the landlord got this fixed but as the days get hotter the a/c cannot keep up. The child’s seizures worsen with heat and the mom is about to undergo a surgery. Does anyone have a used portable a/c that can be donated? Or can you find it in your heart to donate to this cause?

Single Grandmother caregivers Took in her grandkids (9-8-3) under DCFS detention and adopted them last year,Because parent drug addiction was stronger than love for children, She just called that her other daughter 3 children (8-5-2) wear detained for domestic abuse, CSW called and place them with her she needs 2 sets of Bunk Beds with Mattresses and Comforts and protectors and blankets, sheets and 2 Dressers, ASAP so she can pass RFA approval.

Single mother (who Emmaus members have been walking alongside) escaping domestic violence from husband along with two kids under the age of 7 years. She is starting over from scratch as they left the house with nothing and has no extended family support. She would like to have a car which would provide transportation so she can get a job so that she can get into housing. We are hoping to provide $3,000 towards a vehicle.

If you have any connections to help with housing or a job (she doesn't have childcare so maybe a daycare center, work from home, etc) please respond to this request or reach out to Julie-Anne or Kandilyn Ford.

Thank you for offering support and prayer for this family!

Embrace Grace is asking for Baby Formula and any other new or slightly used baby items for a baby shower for 12 women. An Amazon wihlist has been created.

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3 boys, ages 11, 7, and 3, are being placed with their maternal aunt. She needs a twin-size bunk bed frame, two twin mattresses, and bedding to go with them. The older boys are also in need of clothing:

Boy (11)- size small men or 14/16 boy’s shorts and shirt Boy (7)- 7/8 shirts 5/6 shorts