Funding a trip for 10 students in grades 4-6 to Six Flags Great America is an investment in their academic, social, and emotional growth. The trip serves as a reward for achievement, boosts confidence, fosters social skills, and provides real-world connections to STEM concepts. It also ensures equal access to enriching experiences for all students, regardless of background, and creates lasting memories that inspire future growth.

Grandma is the loving kinship caregiver to her six grandchildren. The family unfortunately had a house fire a few weeks ago and are in need of assistance. Grandma says any gift cards would be helpful so she can purchase clothing and household items for the children. Any help with this need, even a portion of the amount requested, will ensure grandma can replace some of the lost items for the children. thank you!

Single mother of one child (age 7) and survivor of domestic violence has been the sole provider for her child for over two years. Mother has been facing barriers regarding her finances and transportation. She is currently in need of assistance with obtaining a couch for the family’s apartment. Assistance provided will help ensure she can focus her finances on other household expenses and obtaining a working vehicle.

I am working with a grandmother who is the legal, custodial guardian of her four grandchildren: a 7-year-old, a 3-year-old, a 14-month-old, and a 4-month-old. She is raising these children on her own in a small two-bedroom unit within a 55+ community. Despite being on a fixed income due to disability, she has taken full responsibility for the care of all four children, providing them with stability, love, and a safe home environment.

Recently, the family experienced a bedbug infestation that required them to dispose of all beds and most furniture. They are currently without proper sleeping arrangements, and the lack of beds is especially difficult with such young children in the home. The grandmother has continued to meet her grandchildren’s daily needs as best she can, but replacing these essential items is beyond her current financial capacity.

She is requesting the following items: One adult bed One bed for a 7-year-old (a bunk bed could be a helpful space-saving option) One toddler bed for a 3-year-old Two cribs or safe sleep spaces for a 14-month-old and a 4-month-old Basic bedding for all beds A small sofa or seating option, if possible

This grandmother has shown incredible resilience in the face of challenging circumstances. Providing these beds and furniture would make an immediate and meaningful difference in the comfort, safety, and emotional well-being of this family.

A loving grandmother and her 4-year-old granddaughter are in need of rental assistance in the amount of $3,074 or they will be at risk of eviction. Grandma had lost her job earlier this year and as a result fell behind on rent. She has since found a new job and is confident she will be able to stay on top of rent moving forward. However, she needs help getting caught up. If you can help with a portion of this balance it would make a huge difference for this family. thank you!

The school has been working with a mom who was reunified with her children about a year ago. As a single parent she has needed extra support in keeping up with all of her kiddos and their needs. They've recently been accepted to move into a more affordable home at the beginning of June but they had to move out of their current place earlier than that. They are in need of a hotel room to hold them over until their rental is ready for move in. (The landlords are actually from MP!) The hotel is $84/night and we are hoping to cover 5 nights. There are several other churches claiming other nights as well!

This request is for a young adult female currently in her junior year of high school, who experiences ongoing financial hardship within her family. She plays a significant role in caring for her younger sister, who has special needs. Despite these responsibilities, she maintains consistent school attendance and holds a part-time job. However, the job is located far from her home and provides limited hours.

She has expressed interest in applying for jobs closer to home that may offer more consistent hours, but she faces transportation challenges. The family car recently broke down, and she currently depends on others outside the home for rides, which has proven unreliable. She is looking for a bicycle or another form of transportation to help her access more stable employment opportunities.

This is a single mom who is currently pregnant and due at the beginning of June. She has requested an infant car seat and a stroller. She is moving into a shelter this week. Mom lacks a support system and is trying to rebuild a better life for herself and her child.

We have a beautiful new family that arrived last week from Afghanistan. They came with nothing and currently the government funding is not available. we have helped the family secure housing and most of the furniture needed. they hopefully will move into the apartment in the next few days.

we are short 4 twin mattresses. and could use also 2 twin bed frames.

we are new to the care portal but hopefully you will see this correctly. my contact is ******@email.com

I am advocating for a mom of 2 who has had a stroke paralyzing her left side. While ordering a wheelchair for her, we discovered she is sleeping on a mattress on the floor. This mom has had three back surgeries and needs her bed high enough to be comfortably transferred in and out of bed and to be able to rest well. She is very humble and grateful for any help she may receive.