Child, age 4, is in need of a booster seat in order to be safely transported to and from the home. Currently in a non-relative placement, and the caregivers are not financially able to afford said booster seat (they had submitted for assistance pertaining to getting the child clothes, which was able to be facilitated via the Children's Clothes Closet in Lakeland per our assistance).

KINSHIP. The kin Caregiver is retired and has been granted permanent custody of her three grandsons. The boys were removed from their parents due to ongoing issues that impacted thier safety. In addition to raising the children, Caregiver is the primary caregiver for her daughter, who is unable to care for herself and she sole responsibility in caring for her basic needs daily. Due to these full-time caregiving responsibilities, the Caregiver is unable to work. her source of income is a fixed pension, which makes it extremely difficult to meet the daily needs of the family including food, school-related costs, medical expenses, and housing. She is seeking rental assistance to help sustain the well-being of the children and hers. The situation is urgent, and the Caregiver fears that she will not be able to provide the safe and stable environment that the court intended when awarding her custody. With this support, the caregiver will be relieved of both the financial burden and the stress of being unable to meet the children’s needs. Currently she recives 1,250 for the children and her retirement income is $1100 per month. Caregiver is struggling putting together a sustainability and is looking for part time employment. Once this need is met, she is confident that the family ill be supported for the next few months. Caregiver plans to stay on track with her sustainability plan. The caregiver will eventually look for housing that is more feasible for her budget.

Expecting mother of twin girls. Doesn't have any baby items and is due in August. Her oldest child is 17, so it has been a long time since she's had babies in the house. Client is under a lot of stress and feels overwhelmed.

We have an 8-year old girl in need of a foster home, and we'd like to keep her as close to home as possible. We have a potential home, but they need bedding for her twin-sized bed in order to accept her. Their previous placement had enuresis and everything had to be thrown away. Dawson County DFCS is hoping that someone could purchase twin sized sheets and comforter as well as a pillow and pillow case so that this little girl can move into the foster home.

We are so grateful!

I am submitting a request to care portal to assist in getting 3 twin mattresses for these children. The kinship provider already has the frames, but is not financially able to get the mattresses at this time. This will also allow her to financially take care of the other needs of the children at this time.

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,(###) ###-####.