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Request: #233289 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Newhall • State: California • Zip Code: 91321 • County: Los Angeles • Submitted By: DCFS-LA Santa Clarita • Lead Church: North Park Community Church

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Just over a year ago, mother made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship to protect herself and her children. She left with little more than her strength, resilience, and a deep desire to heal and build a better future. This meant starting over emotionally, physically, and financially. Despite the trauma and hardship, mother is fully engaged in court-ordered services and every step of the reunification process. After nearly a year of unwavering commitment, she regained custody of her children. Mother has received no financial assistance or contact from the children’s father. She now parents full-time on her own. From February through May, she and her children experienced homelessness and couch surfing with relatives. Through it all, the mother shielded her children from instability, creating a positive environment that felt like extended sleepovers. With help from the Department, she recently secured a two-bedroom apartment. However, having left most of her belongings behind, she is starting from scratch. While she’s grateful for stable housing, the financial burden remains overwhelming. A dining room table is more than furniture it represents family, routine, and healing. A table offers a space for meals, conversations, and memory-making. It’s a place to celebrate birthdays, reflect on daily moments, and simply be together. They are starting over, and a dining table would be a symbol that they are still a family—strong, united, and supported.


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Shepherd Church • Provided 1 Need • 1 day ago

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The Church at Rocky Peak • Funded $150.00 • 1 day ago

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North Park Community Church
North Park Community Church • 6 mi • 91355 • Lead Church • Responded
North Park Community Church@Risse Small Group
North Park Community Church • 9 mi • 91384 • Lead Church
Havenhouse
Havenhouse Church • 0 mi • 91321
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Newhall Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 0 mi • 91321
Restoration Church
Restoration Church • 2 mi • 91355
Valencia United Methodist Church
Valencia United Methodist Church • 2 mi • 91355
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary • 3 mi • 91321
CROSSPOINT
CROSSPOINT • 3 mi • 93551
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Stevenson Ranch Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 3 mi • 91381
Valencia Hills Community Church
Valencia Hills Community Church • 5 mi • 91355
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church • 5 mi • 91355
Sylmar Christian Fellowship COGIC
Sylmar Christian Fellowship COGIC • 6 mi • 91342
NewStory Church@Porter Ranch/Granada Hills Small Group
NewStory Church • 7 mi • 91326
Lift International
Lift International • 7 mi • 91326
Shepherd Church
Shepherd Church • 8 mi • 91326
Restored LA
Restored LA • 9 mi • 91311
Shepherd Church@Shepherd Church Life Group Community
Shepherd Church • 9 mi • 91343
The Church at Rocky Peak
The Church at Rocky Peak • 9 mi • 91311
Congregational Church of Northridge
Congregational Church of Northridge • 9 mi • 91325
Cross Culture Church
Cross Culture Church • 9 mi • 91325
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Northridge Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 10 mi • 91325
Providence Church San Fernando Valley
Providence Church San Fernando Valley • 13 mi • 91304
The Mount Bible Church
The Mount Bible Church • 13 mi • 91306
TEST TEAM 1
The Church at Rocky Peak • 13 mi • 93063
Winds of Hope Ministries
Winds of Hope Ministries • 14 mi • 91352
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