The father has been working to find stable housing for him and his son but it’s been difficult. The family is originally from Texas so they have no family support in the Los Angeles area. The father can only work a job where he can take his son with him, such as lyft and Instacart to deliver food, as the shelter does not allow him to leave his son home alone at the shelter. The father and child are both in therapy services individually and need to work on family therapy as there is child/parent conflicts as the child struggles with moving from shelter to shelter and not having a mother figure in his life. The mother abandoned the child when he was a baby and the father has been caring from him alone since then. The father and child both acknowledge that they need to work on how to address the issues in their relationship. The family is in need of financial support they need clothing for the father and his son. The father is asking if someone can assist him in obtaining clothing for him and for his 12 year old son. His son is outgrowing his clothes and shoes. They continue to reside in the shelter.

We have a single father with an 8 yr. old daughter that is in need of clothing. We have been able to get some clothing for him but not much. He could use some clean short and/or jeans size 34 or large, shirts size large, and socks. Used items would be absolutely acceptable. He would honestly appreciate anything that is clean. Any help or guidance as to where I could take him to get these items from a donation in Bourbon County would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A youth and father have been struggling with their father-daughter relationship. The child is passionate about doing nails, and it is her outlet when she becomes frustrated, emotional, or upset. The father has an issue with the child doing nails in his home due to the smell, which causes the child to leave the home and creates a constant battle between them. The child could benefit from a purifier for her room so that the smell is filtered and does not cause an issue due to the smell.

I am requesting funding to help a 14 year old girl attend summer camp. She currently lives with her mother and older brother who is experiencing job and housing insecurity. The older brother is in and out of the home as he deals with staying out of the gang life. Despite all that she is dealing with this young lady continues to maintain her grades in school and a positive outlook on her situation. Attending camp will give this young lady a much needed reprieve from the current home situation and give her the encouragement that she needs to continue building on personal resilience and independence. Thank you for taking the time to consider this request.

Restore has been working with a family of two adults and 3 young children to assist them in getting settled in their new apartment. They lost their housing assistance in KS due to making too much income. They ended up having to move from KS to a cheaper apartment in MO. Both parents work - but with the expense of deposits, the move and cost increase of rent almost doubling, they are struggling to get on their feet. They found a way to make the deposits and initial rent but that really depleted them. This month they have been able to come up with all but $500 to cover the rent and utilities. We would like to help them with the remainder so they do not get behind and incur late fees. Once they get over the hump, they should be able to handle the expenses moving forward. If you would like to assist with any amount, it would be appreciated. This is a family we are walking beside and connecting with frequently hoping to show them support and the love of Christ. Please pray for them as they transition through many changes.

Kinship provider is caring for a family members baby. This child was born premature with serious heart defects. The baby is very sick and requires ongoing hospital care as well as extensive round the clock medical care, for the short periods that she is discharged to the home. The kin provider is heart broken and a bit traumatized by how sick the baby is. Kin provider has identified that gas vouchers would be helpful and supportive to her at this time as she visits the baby in the hospital daily to receive care instructions, updates and because she loves her. Kin provider plans to get involved in counseling as an added layer of support. The ongoing side of the case is no longer providing gas vouchers due to budget cuts. Therefore, this cert worker is asking for gas gift cards for the family and is advocating for $200 but any amount is greatly appreciated!

A 15-year-old boy has been placed with his 21-year-old brother due to their mother's drug issues. The teenager has an air mattress to sleep on but no sheets and only a thin throw for a cover. Also residing in the small apartment is the 21-year-old's girlfriend, who is pregnant with their first child. The teen reported that the mother won't help out with buying groceries due to selling her food stamps to buy drugs. Help is also needed with groceries until a food stamp case can be opened in the 21-year-old brother's name.

An EP apartment complex that the Wooddale Housing Assistance program partners with is starting a community garden for its residents. From the project leader: "This Saturday morning from 8:30 am to 11:30 or 12pm, we will be pulling weeds and getting the garden ready. After that I will purchase plants, dirt and mulch. Anyone that participates, can reap the benefits of the garden. Please let me know if anyone would like to assist or can even offer advice."

One of our partners has a mom who is expecting a baby on 7/9/25 who is in need of the following items. Mom is currently struggling financially and lacks family and friends’ support. She is anxious about not having anything for her little bundle of joy. Any help with the above items will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Mom was recently homeless - she's transitioning to new and more affordable apartment of her own. She needs appliances, as new apartment does not provide items listed. She is actively seeking employment, currently has no available finances to put towards these items. Mother with limited support and unable to seek assistance through family or friends. Any help available would be appreciated, thank you!