This request is being submitted on behalf of a resilient single mother under DCFS supervision who is the sole caregiver to her three children two adult sons with autism (one non-verbal) and a teenage daughter. Despite facing significant daily challenges, the mother remains committed to maintaining the stability and well-being of her family. She provides full-time, in-home care to both adult sons through the IHSS program, which serves as her primary source of income. Her responsibilities leave little room for outside employment, as her sons require constant supervision and support with daily living tasks. The family is currently in critical need of a new refrigerator. Their current appliance is leaking and unable to maintain safe food storage temperatures, creating serious health and safety concerns. The need is especially urgent given the sons' dietary sensitivities and the mother’s already compromised health, which she has had to place on hold in order to meet the demands of caregiving. The mother has no local support system her closest relatives live in Mexico and there are no alternative funding options available at this time. A new refrigerator will help preserve the family’s stability and allow the mother to continue providing consistent care without further health or financial setbacks.

I am reaching out on behalf of a devoted grandmother who has unexpectedly found herself caring for her four young grandchildren. These children were left in her care by their father, and while she has welcomed them with open arms and unconditional love, she is facing an overwhelming challenge.

The family is currently living in a small one-bedroom unit, and unfortunately, there are no proper sleeping arrangements for the children. Each night, they sleep on the floor—an arrangement that has already begun to affect their rest and their well-being.

We are urgently seeking support to help this grandmother create a more stable and nurturing environment. Bunk beds are the most appropriate and space-saving solution to accommodate the four children in the limited space. This small change would make a significant impact on their well-being, health, and ability to thrive during this transitional time.

Financial support toward purchasing these items—would mean the world to this family. Our shared goal is to ensure these children are safe, comfortable, and able to rest in a secure home environment while their parents work through personal challenges.

Your generosity can help ease this grandmother’s burden and offer these children the peace and stability they deserve.

We at GFL occasionally encounter needs in our community and we are currently working with a family in our community that is in dire need of rent assistance. The current situation is that this family of 7 will be evicted with doors locked as of the morning of May 27th at 6am unless a payment of $2,500 (money order/cashier's check) is made by close of business on the 26th. This passionate mother is working hard to provide and keep her home intact. Your support of this rent assistance will provide the much needed stress relief and "breathing room" to keep her family whole, housed, and united. Blessings.

Caregiver is 67 years old and recently retired. She is caring for a 13 girl and has had her since she was 8 months old. When she was working she did not need financial assistance however now that she is no longer working she is in need of some help with a dresser for the adolescent girl. Sometimes the child's twin brother comes to visit. Caregiver does not receive any funding nor has DCFS ever been involved. Child is doing well in school. This was an informal agreement between the parent and caregiver. We have referred the family to the Foster Children's Resource Center for clothing. Caregiver is surviving on her Social Security and food stamps. Caregiver has a car but rarely uses it due to not having money for gas so if we could help with a GAS Card it would be a great relief to them as they try to walk everywhere and now it is getting very hot. The family could also use some new bedding. Caregiver and the child sleep on twin size bunk beds and both are in need of bedding. Their small apt has no air conditioning so if we could provide them with a portable a/c unit it would be amazing.

This Flourishment Participant has been working so hard to reach her goals and get life back on track from facing homelessness to living in a shelter to now getting her own place! She just moved into a duplex and will be reunified with her son next week! We are so proud of how far she has come. Although the home is furnished, she is in need of household essentials and a few smaller furniture items. Below is a list of what is needed. If any of these items are available in good used condition, that works great as well. We would love for a church partner to be able to wrap around her in support of these needs! -Towels (kitchen, body, hand, wash cloths) -Cooking utensils -Silverware -Pots & pans -Shampoo & conditioner -Body wash -Small fans -Pillows (4-8) -Full size bedding (2 beds) -Small trash cans (2) -Kitchen trash bags -Ziploc bags -Toaster -2 dressers -2 nightstands -TV -Laptop for 13 year old son

Hi Crew! A Wooddale global partner is moving within Minneapolis, and they would appreciate some help with yard work this Friday and Saturday (5/23-24). I know this is very short notice on a holiday weekend, but if anyone is willing to help out, let me know!

Good morning, friends. I have been made aware of a young woman who is 7 1/2 months into a high-risk pregnancy, who has a connection with someone in our church. Part of what she is struggling with is that one of the twins she is carrying passed away quite early in the pregnancy. She has also been in and out of the hospital with various infections, but the baby is fine. She had to quit her job so she has no income and is also not physically able to get out to purchase what she needs. She is being supported emotionally by the baby's father and her parents, but they do not have the means to equip a nursery. If you have ANY baby items taking up space that you would be willing to part with or can help provide any of the items listed, it would be so encouraging and greatly appreciated by them all. She is having a girl and they do have some clothes. I do not expect all of these items to be provided, but I am just throwing out ideas. Thank you so much!

A mom with a child with special needs mentioned that she was without basic clothing and personal hygiene items impacting her ability to work and provide for her family. These items would help this mom be able to provide for her family.

Grandmother took in 7 grandchildren. The family is in need of food and a fan for the house.

Due to unexpected circumstances, this newly married couple and family of 3 needed to find a place to live. With deposits and moving fees, it leaves them still in need of a refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Please consider helping get this family on their feet so they can care for their precious 2-year-old daughter the best way possible.