A college student affected by the recent fire is currently exploring short-term room rental options off-campus. Their family has been forced to relocate, and with limited means to assist, the student is doing everything possible to stay near the university and keep their job. They have identified a low-cost private room available for the summer, but need some assistance with two months of rent due to recent hardship. Support is being requested to help secure this temporary housing and prevent further disruption.

This student was impacted by the recent Palisades fire, which resulted in the complete loss of their family home. While their family has relocated out of the area, the student is seeking housing with a trusted friend’s family nearby to remain close to school and job opportunities. However, the host family is unable to provide food or financial support. Assistance is requested to help cover basic needs such as groceries, transportation, and a contribution toward household expenses to ensure a stable and respectful living arrangement during this transition.

A college student recently displaced by the Palisades fire is in urgent need of temporary summer housing. Their family lost their home and has since relocated, leaving the student without local housing options. The university is offering low-cost summer accommodations, and the student is eager to stay close to campus to maintain access to support, work, and academic resources. Financial assistance is requested to help cover this opportunity for stability.

We are requesting a $200 Visa gift card to support a youth with purchasing a bicycle. This young man facing challenges in getting to both work and school. Currently, the youth walks long distances daily, making it difficult to balance his responsibilities. A reliable bike would greatly improve his ability to get around, making it easier to stay on top of both work and his education. With your generous contribution, we can help this young man achieve his goals and make his daily commute safer and more efficient. Any donation, big or small, would be deeply appreciated.

Hello, I have a case with four children who are split between housing with an uncle and a grandmother. The children are beginning to adjust to the changes and the placements have had to fund many things to bring these children into the homes. As the school year is ending and the families are adjusting they could each use some assistance with food. Since these families are out of the state a VISA gift card would be the most helpful as our grocery stores are not the same. The families have been using their local food pantries to help, but often do not get things such as meat, eggs and milk in this assistance. Even something like $100 for each home would be beneficial, but of course any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this request.

A counselor at a local high school shared a need for a local family. The family was displaced, and did seek a motel voucher from the district. Thankfully they're back in an apartment, but the mom shared they're in need of a stove.The oldest a senior at the high school and there are two younger brothers. The family is requesting help in getting a gas stove.

Family is in need of two twin sized mattresses, the bed frames and bedding have been secured.

One of our members has a washer and dryer to donate. A newly arrived refugee family with a disabled child is in great need of these donated units. We are looking for help from our church to pick up and deliver the washer and dryer. A pick up truck is needed, also volunteers to load, unload and install.

I met a young single mom, yesterday who is facing homelessness. She and her 12 year old daughter currently live in an apartment with her mother and are being evicted on Sunday evening. The grandmother has a place to go but this mom and her 12 year old do not. She is on a list to move in to housing in 4-7 days. She hopes to get a job in the Ruckersville area within walking distance of Food Lion.
GRACE can likely help her with first months rent when she gets in, but cannot help her with both first months rent and a hotel stay until the apartment becomes available. We are seeking nights at a hotel or an available room where she and her daughter can stay until getting the apartment. Please reach out if you can help with this. If different churches pay each church needs to make a different reservation which would be difficult. Current rate is around $140 a night. Let me know how many nights you could cover for her and I will start a reservation with that many nights and ask that you either send funds through GRACE or stop in the hotel and pay cash towards the reservation.

April showers bring May flowers! We’re sowing seeds of hope within the foster care community, connecting with kind and compassionate individuals to help us find safe and affordable housing for Sherry, Kaya, and Kennedy. We’re praying for a harvest soon, as they must be fully moved out of their home by the end of June. Kennedy is preparing to graduate from high school in just a few weeks and is stepping into the next chapter of adulthood. Cameron has been thriving in New York; he's already received a glowing letter of praise from a client for being so helpful! Sherry recently started a new job assisting a senior during the day, and Kaya has been a big help in organizing, packing, and preparing for the upcoming move. If you know of anyone who might have a room available for the girls or for Sherry, please reach out. As always, we are deeply grateful for your continued support each month. Please select “Fund” when donating.