Better Together is submitting this request on behalf of a dedicated single mother of three wonderful children. Her youngest has been in the NICU since birth due to serious medical complications, and she has remained by the baby’s side every step of the way.——

As she prepares to transition her baby home, she is currently unable to work and is focused on creating a safe and healthy environment for her family. Two of the most essential items she still needs are a crib and a stroller to properly care for her baby once discharged.——

She is grateful to be working with Better Together, a program offering mentoring and parenting support during this challenging season. Any assistance, donations, or support toward providing a crib and stroller would be deeply appreciated and would make a meaningful difference in this family’s journey.—-

Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

CHILDREN WERE TAKEN OUT OF THEIR MOTHER'S HOME AND PLACED INTO THEIR FATHER'S HOME. CHILDREN'S CLOTHES WERE TOO SMALL. DAD IS IN NEED OF HELP OF GETTING CLOTHES FOR KIDS THAT FIT. ONE CHILD IS NEEDING SIZE 18 TOPS AND SIZE 16/18 BOTTOMS (THIS KID IS UNCOMFORTABLE WEARING ANYTHING OTHER THAN HOODIES AND BAGGY SHORTS/PANTS) THE OTHER CHILD IS A SIZE 14/16 AND MAINLY NEEDS TOPS. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE FATHER WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED.

This request is made in support of maintaining the stability of a kinship placement involving a one-year-old boy who was recently placed with a relative caregiver. The caregiver is doing everything she can to provide a safe and nurturing home for the child. However, she is currently living in reduced-income housing and has recently given birth, both of which have placed additional strain on her resources. At this time, she would greatly benefit from assistance with essential childcare supplies—specifically, size 5 diapers (preferably Luvs or Pampers, if available) and unscented baby wipes. Any support in providing these items would be deeply appreciated and would contribute significantly to the continued stability and success of this placement. Thank you for your time and consideration. God bless!

Single Mom and her child have no beds for their new home. They are currently sleeping on air mattresses. Any help would be appreciated.

This request is submitted in regard to a kinship placement involving two siblings who were recently placed in the care of their grandmother. Over the past week, both children have been ill, resulting in the grandmother missing a significant amount of work and incurring additional expenses related to their care. She is currently struggling to afford essential childcare items, specifically Pull-Ups in size 4T/ 5T and baby wipes. Any support in providing these items would be immensely helpful in offsetting the financial burden she is facing. Thank you so much! God bless!

After 25 years of faithfully serving students and teachers in Orange County, one of our longtime Saddleback Church members is now facing the heartbreaking reality of potential homelessness. She is a compassionate, devoted college professor and mentor with a clear anointing on her life. Due to a sharp decline in student teacher enrollment, her income has been drastically reduced. Yesterday, she received a 3-day pay-or-quit notice and urgently needs $900 in rental assistance to avoid becoming homeless by this Friday. Next month she will begin receiving income from new jobs and expects to cover her rent going forward. However, she needs support to make it through May. She is single woman who lost her only child years ago; she has no family to turn to only her church family. With a Doctorate and Master’s in Education and a BS in Mathematics, she has dedicated her life to mentoring future teachers and guiding students in challenging STEM subjects. Her mission has always been to help students discover their God-given talents and pursue meaningful careers. Since 2012, she has also served faithfully in several Saddleback ministries. As National Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, let’s show support and gratitude to this sister in Christ who has poured so much into others. Your support can prevent her from becoming homeless and allow her to continue the work God has called her to do. Please select “FUND” when donating. Thank you for your generosity.

A church member has a college student, at New River Community College, in a class that is currently homeless along with his father. His father broke both his arms in a work accident due to faulty equipment. Since he is unable to work and the company has put a hold on workers compensation until July they are in need of assistance. The father is unable to work at least until he has surgery on both arms. Their current needs are food and gas for him to get back and forth to work and school. They have temporary housing with family but will need assistance with this need in the near future. If you can help or have any questions you can reach out to Austin Phillips.

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!

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.