DCS has been invoked since April of 2025. Mother of child is deceased and father has not been in contact with DCS since the opening of this case. The child was previously placed in foster care in Lake County and just recently moved back to Marion County. The previous bed for the placement broke before the child arrived and FCM bought child an air mattress for the time being. Placement needs assistance with a new bed for the child that is more sustainable than an air mattress.

A family in Springfield is currently facing a challenging season and is without gas due to a shutoff. This has impacted their ability to cook, heat their home, and maintain basic daily routines. They are actively working toward stability, but in the meantime, we are seeking support to help them restore their gas service and bring comfort back into their home. Any assistance—financial or otherwise—is greatly appreciated during this time.

The Department received a CPS report on 05/07/2025 received for improper care, Domestic/family violence. There are three children (girl age 8 bi, Girl age 3 bi, boy age 1 bi) • The family is in need a washer and dryer • stove

This set of grandparents could use the community's assistance with a washer and dryer. Their washer and drier gave out unexpectedly and they just received placement of their grandson. Thank you in advance for being a blessing to a kinship family in need.

Please help us provide a safe place for this family to call home.

This family consists of a loving hard worker 40-year-old mother and her two children under four years. After being under our temporary care, this family is expected to move to their place. Mom is working on getting back on her feet and providing a safe home for her babies after leaving an abusive relationship. She is currently employed and has reliable transportation. Tribal agency is providing her with housing and utility assistance for the next year. Your support will help provide a safe environment for this family to start over again.

This family requires assistance in acquiring:

• Furnishings for the entire house:
• 1 Adult bed (It could be a twin bed)
• 1 Toddler bed (mattress is not necessary)
• 3 Dressers
• Dining set or kitchen table with chairs
• Washer/Dryer
• Couch
• 3 End tables
• Lamps
• TV
• House items. Visit myregistry.com/organizatio..e-ok/4838275 for a detailed list.

Items do not need to be new only in good shape.

For more information please contact Millie Serrano at (###) ******@email.com

Be the light that brightens into her darkness to bring HOPE, give LOVE, and breathe in new LIFE.

A single mom unexpectedly lost her job causing her to be unable to pay her rent for the month of May placing her and her high school age child and child who is a young adult at risk for homelessness. She has already found a new job and is motivated to get back on her feet. Would you be willing to show this mom a little kindness? She would appreciate any help that can be provided to help keep her family in their home.

A young family from Afghanistan arrived in Holland a few months ago and is in need of support. While the dad speaks a few phrases in English, they primarily speak Pashto and have 4 children (plus one more on the way due in August). Their 10 year old son is currently enrolled at an elementary school on the northside of Holland. The younger siblings are a 5 year old boy and two girls aged 4 and 6 months. The father worked for the US Military in Afghanistan for 15 years before coming to Lansing with his family in 2021. He worked in a car factory in Lansing, but decided to come to Holland to be closer to friends when his family lost housing. The father is still searching for local employment, but is able to drive his own small car. They have borrowed funds for rent the past few months, but are running out of options. Any help would be a gift as we search for more sustainable income for their family!

Movement West Michigan has been made aware of the needs of this family and are working with multiple local agencies and churches to coordinate immediate support as they work toward long-term stability.

Mom needs help getting her electric bill paid. she is scheduled to be shut off tomorrow.

When hardship hits, we turn to our church family. A dedicated single mom of 4, who also cares for a young adult who has aged out of the foster care system, needs our help. She works full-time as a home health aide driving up to 70 miles a day to care for her clients, part of what she does is taking them to appointments, and picking up prescriptions and groceries. She also drives her kids to school daily. One afternoon, after school pickup, she was hit by a driver who fled the scene. Thankfully, she and the kids were unharmed, but her car was badly damaged and had to be towed. With no backup vehicle, she’s rented a car for 3 weeks to keep working and caring for her family but she can’t afford to keep renting a car. To keep insurance affordable, she has a high deductible. She’s saved $600 but still needs $1,400 to get her car out of the body shop this week. The body shop won’t accept payments, and the charities she contacted don’t cover this type of need. The children’s father is not involved or supportive. Church family, let’s come together and help this hardworking mom and her kids get their car back. No gift is too small. Please select “Fund” when donating. Every dollar makes a difference!

127 Place received a request from a member of a local church for a mom with three pre-school-age kids who are living in a motel. This family is from out-of-town looking for safety and a new life. They have no family support. They were just approved for an apartment with a move-in date of June 1, but they need help with deposits.

Mom started a job recently and has raised about half of the deposits. 127 Place is committing $500, but that leaves about $400 still needed for the deposits.

They do have beds, but nothing else, so 127 Place will also be working to provide other essentials for them to get started in their apartment. If you would like to help with donations for this family, please contact me by email ******@email.com or by text,(###) ###-####.