A mother and her child are currently struggling financially due to the father, who was the main source of income, abruptly leaving the home and not providing assistance. The mother is a small business owner and does not make enough to meet the day-to-day needs of her and her child and does not know how she is going to be able to make ends meet. The family is also struggling with the mental strain of no longer having the father present on top of the financial burden now placed solely on the mother, and so we would like to ease the burden a bit by helping them in the form of gift cards for gas and groceries.

Request: Urgent Support for Single Mom and 6 Children Living in SUV

Request Details: A single mother in our community, who is working hard to provide for her family, is employed, but is currently living in her SUV with her six children, ages 3 to 17. A generous local business is allowing them to park overnight in their lot, but they are in urgent need of support as they navigate this crisis.

They are connected with a local agency that is actively working to secure stable housing for them, but in the meantime, they are in desperate need of:

A few nights in a hotel to get relief from the car Gas cards to help mom continue getting to work and caring for her kids Food assistance (gift cards or meals) Any help—big or small—will make a meaningful difference for this family. Please consider coming alongside them during this incredibly difficult season. Estimated Need: Hotel assistance: $300 Gas cards: $50–$100 Grocery gift cards or meals: $100 Thank you for your compassion and support!

We’re reaching out on behalf of a beloved retired pastor and former U.S. Marine who served at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He’s now facing serious health issues, including bladder cancer, and chronic kidney disease linked to toxic water exposure during his service, in addition he’s had multiple strokes and has dementia. Though he qualifies under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, he’s not yet received any compensation or VA benefits. He currently lives in a board and care facility, but his Social Security falls $800 short each month. His wonderful daughter, who visits and helps care for him, has been covering the difference. Unfortunately, she suffered a medical emergency in March and hasn’t been able to work and has had to move in with a friend. Due to errors in processing her short-term disability, she hasn’t received income since then. Her close friends stepped in to help cover the past 2 months but they can no longer continue. With 2 months of unpaid board and care approaching, no clear timeline for when she’ll receive payment, and no other options, she is extremely worried about how she’ll cover the costs for June and July. We’re working on VA benefits and finding a more affordable facility if her income isn’t restored soon, but that is a lengthy process. In the meantime, we’re asking for your help to keep this faithful man who gave his life to serving God and our country in his current facility and not be forced onto the street. Please select “FUND” when giving.

Emergency Youth Shelter is requesting items for youth to do individually in their quiet time in bedrooms prior to going to sleep. No electronics are allowed and youth need activities they enjoy to unwind before sleeping. Typically 6-7 youth are at the shelter each night. Youth ages are from 12-17. Youth come and go frequently. Items will go with the youth when they leave the shelter. Most youth come to the shelter with few if any personal possessions. Items need to be something youth could not use for self harm. Suggested items would include: medium logo sets, magnetic building sets, model automobiles/planes that do not use glue, dot art work, crafts without sharp objects or long string, foil art, journal kits for teens, origami kits, diamond art kits, paper airplane kits, stem kits, 3 D puzzles, stem magnetic fidget cube, cars and toys that can be played with individually and quietly. Many of these youth have not had the opportunity to have or play with toys. To be able to provide toys and activities to do by themselves is amazing to most of our youth. Many have not had this opportunity and have not learned to play or to play alone. Thank you for your consideration and the blessing that will be received.

I have been working with Mom for almost 2 years. She had a very serious problem with addition until October 2023, when she gave birth to a baby girl. She has been clean and sober since then, now has full custody of her daughter, is employed with stable housing and is doing great. Mom has older kids, 15-year-old twin boys and a 17-year-old. The older kids have been in foster care; since Mom has turned her life around, she has reestablished relationships with them. They are visiting, and the family may be soon reunited. They are in a very small space right now, but Mom is hoping to be approved for a larger home soon. Mom is humble and reluctant to ask, but she needs 4 sets of twin sheets and comforters, pillows, towels, deodorants, soaps, toothpaste, shampoo, and toiletries for the older kids, toilet paper, size 4 diapers, baby shampoo and lotions, plastic hangers and plastic bins for storage.
Mom is open to a gift certificate or to someone who can assist her with planning and shopping. Thank you in advance.

A member of our church reached out to us as she is trying to help a single momma rebuild after abuse, marital separation, homelessness, and recently welcoming twin babies into the world. They were recently blessed with a safe place to stay, and someone has fronted three months rent on a place of their own, which they will be moving into next month. They have a long list of needs as when the twins entered the world two weeks ago she only had a onesie each. We understand we may not be able to fulfill every need but anything and everything collected is greatly appreciated.

2 Week old twins boy/girl 1 year old 6 year old

Stroller - either double or triple but needs to be able to hold car seats Various Baby Supplies - Rockers/Swings - a multi use item like swing/high chair combo or bouncy seat/swing combo would be great Was gifted one crib, will need a second one in the coming months Baby Bottles with breast feeding friendly nipples (wide slow flow)

Gift cards - all kiddos need clothes/socks and this will help mom pick up items as needs arise.

2 of 2 This is a devoted single mother caring for three young children. After experiencing several months of housing instability, including couch surfing, she has finally found an apartment in Riverside. Without access to a car, she relies entirely on public transportation to get to both work and school. Her daily routine is incredibly demanding, one of her children has special needs, and with her kids attending two different schools, mornings are especially challenging. Community members have even witnessed her running between drop-offs and bus stops, trying her best to make it to work on time. Despite her resilience and dedication, the family is in need of essential household items, even if they're used. They do not have a refrigerator or beds, and a TV would be a meaningful comfort for the children during this transitional time.

Hello. Lighthouse Church has been assisting a family of 5 who was homeless after losing their housing which was already temporary. The family member that was hosting them was unable to continue providing them space in her home. Lighthouse has covered the cost for the family to stay in a hotel this week and helped to secure stable housing. The family was approved for an apartment! The family is from Honduras, mom, dad, and three kids ages 17, 12, and 9. Their 17 year old daughter needs a kidney transplant, please pray for her. The apartment is on the west side of Madison. The family needs all the basic furnishings for a home. Thank you! Updated on 2025-04-28 10:30:52 by a Church Needs Leader Updating on April 28. Family has found housing! UPDATED NEEDS: Twin mattress Twin bed and box spring Frame and box spring for King bed Women's clothes size 10-12, L Television Clothes for 13 year old boy size L/XL Women's shoes size 6

Hello Hope Church family, We have a member of our congregation who is preparing to undergo knee replacement surgery, and we would love to bless her with an automatic lift chair to aid in her recovery. We’re excited to share that $500 of this $1000 need has already been met through a generous donation! If you’d like to help contribute toward the remaining amount, you’re welcome to give through the CarePortal platform or by writing a check to the church with "CarePortal" in the memo line. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and care for someone in our church family in a tangible way. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

Hey BattleCreek church family! We have been connected to a recent kinship placement. The maternal aunt has stepped in as an out-of-home safety monitor for her teenage nephew, providing him with a safe and stable environment while the family works through ongoing challenges. Unfortunately, the aunt’s food stamp benefits were recently hacked, leaving her without critical resources to feed her household. She is doing her best to provide for the teen and maintain stability, but with limited income and no access to her food benefits for the rest of the month, she is struggling to meet their basic needs. We are asking for support in providing assistance for their utility bill this month. Even the smallest amount helps!