Father of a 15-month-old girl has petitioned for joint custody of his daughter and is in need of a crib, preferably one that can transition into a toddler bed in the next year. Father was denied disability but is in the process of appeal. Father has worked hard in services over the past 5 months to be ready for the responsibility of raising his daughter but needs help obtaining some of the items she needs. Please consider blessing this family. Thank you!

This CarePortal request is to help preserve a foster care placement. At a recent home visit, placement stated that she is needing 2T pajama pants and sleeves/mittens for the child. Foster mom stated that the child is having difficulty not sucking on his thumb/fingers. It has gotten so bad the dentist stated it has started to affect the way his teeth grows. Foster mom believes a pajama set included with mittens would help in the child to not suck on his thumb as much.

This young mother is making it despite extreme challenges in her own upbringing. She did much to raise her siblings and drive everyone towards safety and success. She used her voice multiple times until aid came to help save her sisters and herself from abuse withing the bio family. This single mom is now 21 years old and pregnant with her second child. She works part time jobs when she can and relies on the support of her chosen family network. One beautiful thing about her is that she readily embraces positive supports. She’s pointed out that chosen family/friend networks/strangers have done more to help than the adults in her own family (paternal and maternal sides). As her victim advocate, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her continue to be smart, resourceful, and hopeful over many years. She doesn’t often reach out for needs so when she does, I know she’s in need and embarrassed to ask. She would greatly benefit from the financial assistance of paying a phone bill ($98.00 due June 12, 2025). Additionally, she would very likely embrace invitations to build her community.

A wonderful local woman lost her home she was renting in the Eaton Fire. She has been sleeping and living out of her car since the fires with sporadic stays in hotels whenever she's able to save up enough money. She is working on finding housing but has a very immediate need of assistance for a stay in a hotel so she is able to bathe, have a few nights of good and safe sleep, and be able to go to a laundry mat and clean the clothing that she has. I'm advocating for $1,000 to help her in this season until she is able to find a long term solution.

This CarePortal request is to help make a kinship placement. Child is in need of a suitcase to travel to Florida. Child is currently residing in Buchanan County Missouri. Child is going to visit family in Florida and will be taking a plane. At a home visit with the placement provider, foster mom expressed need for a suitcase for the 12-year-old girl to pack her belongings.

We are reaching out for support for a resilient mother who is currently pregnant with her third child. This family is in urgent need of assistance as they face homelessness, although we are fortunate to have secured temporary housing help. However, they are in desperate need of adequate clothing, as they currently have only 1-2 pairs of clothes between them. As well as groceries for the family. We kindly ask for the community's support to help provide this family with the clothing and groceries they need to thrive during this challenging time. Your generosity can make a real difference!

We’ve come across a heartfelt situation involving a family that has graciously welcomed a 17-year-old boy into their home. This young man, who tragically lost his mother last year, has no family to care for him, and it was his kind classmate who opened their door to him. However, living in a small two-bedroom house has brought additional challenges for everyone involved. The family is currently facing financial difficulties, struggling to make ends meet, with groceries running low and falling behind on this month’s rent by $300. We’re reaching out to the community to kindly ask for support to help this family navigate this tough time. Your generosity could make a significant difference in their lives. The family has just welcomed a new infant in their home and a 17 year old boy.

A woman in Grace Church is caring for her wheel chair bound mother and needs a ramp built. She will provide funds for the ramp, just needs the building work done. As soon as possible would be greatly appreciated.

Urgent need for a refrigerator! Harpeth Hills Church of Christ has been assisting a struggling family, and their refrigerator suddenly stopped working. The husband has stage 4 cancer and is unable to provide for the family.

A courageous mother from Peru came to the United States a few years ago seeking a better life for herself and her three children, who are currently being cared for by her mother back home. Since arriving, she has faced some difficult challenges. As a survivor of domestic abuse, she found safety and support in a women’s shelter, where she stayed with her infant son.

She first started attending Mesa Church over a year and a half ago, initially connecting through the women’s group, where she found community and support. Since then, she has placed her faith in Jesus and was baptized in February, opening her heart to healing and new beginnings.

Now, with hope in her heart, she dreams of starting her own baking business to support her children and build a brighter future. She is moving into a new apartment this weekend with her 19-month-old son (wears size 6 diapers) and is in need of furniture and essential household items. If you’re able to donate any of the items listed, your support would have a profound impact on this new chapter of her life. Thank you!