A mom, who's children are 7,6, and 5 and in the care of their paternal grandmother, is in the process of completing her mandatory probation in Georgia. She has been geographically separated from her children for a year and would like to transfer her probation to Colorado so that she can engage in services and visitation where her children reside. Due to a number of unexpected financial hardships, she is unable to come up with the $110 she needs to have the transfer request submitted. A Visa gift card in the amount of $110 would be a tremendous help and be a huge encouragement to her during this difficult time.Thank you in advance for your consideration!

I am writing with an urgent plea on behalf of a family in dire need of support. The mother and father are currently facing extreme financial hardship and have been unable to find work for some time. Due to their inability to pay their electricity bill, their power has been disconnected for over a week now, causing immense distress for the family.

This situation is not only affecting their daily living conditions but also their ability to stay connected with their children. Without electricity, they are unable to communicate effectively, which is deeply impacting their family time and emotional well-being. Additionally, both parents require ongoing medical treatments, and the lack of electricity is making it difficult for them to attend these critical appointments.

We humbly ask for any assistance in helping them catch up on their electricity bill. Your support would bring immediate relief to a family that is struggling to navigate a difficult and overwhelming situation.

Thank you for considering this urgent request. Any help you can offer would make an enormous difference in their lives.

The request is for a Cricket Cell gift card for $100 or any amount is appreciated. This will help the mom stay connected with her 3 children, which is vital for maintaining their bond during the case. It will also allow mom to communicate regularly with her caseworker and treatment team, ensuring she stays on track with her reunification plan. Reliable phone service supports her ability to schedule and attend important appointments. Overall, this assistance strengthens her ability to meet DHS requirements and move toward family stability, any help is greatly appreciated.

The request is for a Cricket Cell gift card for $100 or any amount is appreciated. This will help the mom stay connected with her 3 children, which is vital for maintaining their bond during the case. It will also allow mom to communicate regularly with her caseworker and treatment team, ensuring she stays on track with her reunification plan. Reliable phone service supports her ability to schedule and attend important appointments. Overall, this assistance strengthens her ability to meet DHS requirements and move toward family stability, any help is greatly appreciated.

A brave single mother recently fled and abusive situation with her two young children, leaving behind almost everything. Her 4 year old son who is non verbal and on the autism spectrum, is in need of a twin size bed. Her 10 month old baby girl could use a tall high chair-she's at the delightful stage where she loves exploring her food and making a mess. Mom is also in need of clothing for herself as she begins to rebuild their lives. It would mean so much for a local church to come alongside this family with support, love, and tangible help during this difficult transition.

A single mother from Pickerington reached out for help with her South Central Power bill in the amount of $409.50. Her electricity was originally scheduled for disconnection on May 5, but she was able to negotiate an extension until the end of business today. This mother is raising her 13-year-old daughter on her own and lives paycheck to paycheck. She shared that she has been dealing with intermittent illness but is scheduled to return to work next week. Despite working full-time, her monthly income is not enough to cover her rent. She has an appointment with the Pickerington Food Pantry for additional support and mentioned that she called 2-1-1 and was advised to reach out to local churches. (Wes, I’m not sure if that information is accurate.) At our suggestion, she contacted South Central to find out the minimum payment required to prevent disconnection, which turned out to be $215.25. Grace Fellowship has already covered that amount today. However, there is still a remaining balance of $194.25 She also mentioned that she’s actively looking for a part-time job to supplement her full-time income and is seeking shift work. Given the situation, I will be submitting a request through the IFP portal. Since Grace Fellowship has already contributed $215.25, I am reaching out to see if any of the other churches in our network would be willing to assist with the remaining balance of $194.25.

A community serving agency is in need of support for assisting in keeping families safe, when home is no longer safe, typically due to domestic violence situations. Often it is a quick decision that has to be made immediately, often late at night and when most shelters are full. I would love to prepare them for when things do happen, they are ready and have some support. Thanks in advance for helping!!

One of our foster families is in need of someone to fix a retaining wall. Please reach out if you have the skills and ability to do this!

One of our foster families is in need of help catching up on yard work. They're requesting help with weeds, gutters, and pressure washing. If you'd love to help with all or some of this, it would be a huge blessing!

Mother expecting 2nd child on 5/23. This child’s father is not involved, although has support from 1st child FOB. Both unemployed and without finances to put towards listed items. This mother was recently enrolled in our program for her 2nd child, although we did have her 5 years ago when her 1st child was born. Since our initial enrollment, this mother has shown much growth in her recovery and mental health. We have provided other resources in the community, although family has not been successful in obtaining these items. Any assistance available would be beneficial to this family- thank you!