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$400.00 still needed

Request: #234536 • Urgency: High • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Downey • State: California • Zip Code: 90241 • County: Los Angeles • Submitted By: Think of Us

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2 Children 2 Adults

This devoted foster parent is providing a safe, stable, and loving environment for the children in his care, stepping up without hesitation to take in a toddler on very short notice. As a hardworking man and positive role model, he is committed to giving these children the security and guidance they need. He is currently in need of essentials such as clothing, diapers, and a crib with a mattress to ensure the child is well cared for (The child is under 3 years old.) Any support is deeply appreciated and will help him continue offering the care every child deserves.


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4 Needs
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Crib Frame

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$140.00 or 1 item

1

Crib Mattress

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$80.00 or 1 item

1

Diapers & Wipes

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$90.00 or 1 item

1

Clothes for a Child/Children

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$90.00 or 1 item


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Abundant Hope Christian Center
Abundant Hope Christian Center • 0 mi • 90241
New Season LAlDowney
New Season LA / Downey • 2 mi • 90240
Imago Dei Church
Imago Dei Church • 2 mi • 90242
Greater Shiloh COGIC
Greater Shiloh COGIC • 5 mi • 90221
Generations Church
Generations Church • 5 mi • 90703
Zoe Christian Fellowship
Zoe Christian Fellowship • 5 mi • 90604
Crossroads Care Ministry
Crossroads Long Beach • 6 mi • 90805
Winds Southeast
Winds of Hope Ministries • 6 mi • 90712
The Village Community Outreach
The Village Community Mentors • 7 mi • 90630
Tower of Faith Evangelistic Church
Tower of Faith Evangelistic Church • 7 mi • 90221
Whittier Area Community Church
Whittier Area Community Church • 8 mi • 90605
Parkcrest Christian Church
Parkcrest Christian Church • 8 mi • 90808
Southside Bethel Baptist Church
Southside Bethel Baptist Church • 8 mi • 90003
East Whittier Friends Church
East Whittier Friends Church • 8 mi • 90603
Israel Missionary Baptist Church
Israel Missionary Baptist Church • 8 mi • 90011
Grace Long Beach
Grace Long Beach • 9 mi • 90807
Evening Star MBC
Evening Star MBC • 9 mi • 90003
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church • 9 mi • 90630
St. Irenaeus, Health Ministry Board
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church • 9 mi • 90630
Crenshaw Christian Center
Crenshaw Christian Center • 9 mi • 90044
Sunnyside Baptist Church
Sunnyside Baptist Church • 10 mi • 90044
Guidestone Church
Guidestone Church • 10 mi • 90620
NewStory Church@Patagonia Snipers
NewStory Church • 10 mi • 90007
NewStory Church
NewStory Church • 10 mi • 90007
Grace Temple Baptist Church
Grace Temple Baptist Church • 11 mi • 90047
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