A client of mine has been working full time for months and has a lot of bills at this time including reinstitution and needing to help his mother with her cancer and chemo going on. Ct says he is in need of a queen bed because he has his kids, as he gets them twice a week. When he has his kid they are all sleeping on the floor of any house they are at. Ct also stated that he and his mother last year had rented out his mothers home and needed some money at the time and sold the washer and dryer but since now they are getting the moms house back they are needing a washer and dryer again. This is needed to do all laundry of the house hold including his mothers, his and his children's laundry. ( I do not know what type of dryer he needs gas or electric) if we can get this I will need to find out.

We have a foster family who took placement of two siblings into their home last night. They are in need of a convertible crib in order to keep both children in their home long term as their current sleeping arrangement options will only suffice for short term placement. In addition, they could benefit from a play pen for the younger child since he is crawling to help them in their day to day. Something like the below link would work but it does not have to be this specific one : Go To Link

Mom has two children home with her and she is in need of a new/used bicycle. Mom has no car and doesn't drive. Her son has a bike and would like mom to ride with him. A bicycle is needed for transportation. The family greatly appreciates any help you can provide. Thank you so much!

Hello! We have a 15yo who is absolutely passionate about electronics, video games, and music. He has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability which limits his capacity to understand his situation and make appropriate decisions for himself often leading him to unsafe environments as he behaves and thinks like a 6yo boy. This youth has been going AWOL almost every day and making relationships within the community that we do not believe it is appropriate for him. We have tried almost everything to prevent this youth from AWOLING so often; however, he states that he goes AWOL because he feels bored in his placement. He usually returns from AWOL within 2 or 3 hours, however, his AWOLING is a significant concern for his safety and wellbeing. This youth is very personable and friendly, so we have concerns about individuals taking advantage of him during his AWOLs. This youth has been asking for a Nintendo Switch to be added as one of his coping skills. We believe that having a Nintendo Switch will minimize his AWOLS and he will feel motivated to stay in his placement when he feels bored. The agency has done some searching in the Facebook Marketplace and a gently used Nintendo Switch costs between $100 and $150. We are asking for the money so we can purchase the video game, however, a donation of a Nintendo Switch would be preferred.

We have a single father with three children in his care, ages 1,2, and 5. The father was left to single-handedly care for the children once the mother was forced to vacate the home due to unfortunate circumstances. As result, the father resigned from his job to care full time for the children and is in need of financial assistance to afford basic items for the children, primarily diapers, shoes, and clothes for the children. A $150 Walmart gift card is requested to afford these items. The father is seeking employment that is flexible with his new role as a full-time caregiver so he and his family can be self-sufficient, but currently, he is in need of any financial assistance that can be offered. The caseworker can meet the donor at a time and location convenient for him/her to collect the gift card.

Family looking for assistance in obtaining stroller for baby (due November). Both parents are working with limited income and have been saving for other baby needs. Mother in active recovery and well engaged with a program through a local partner. Any assistance available would be helpful to this family. Thank you!

A single mom in Cannon Falls is requesting assistance to replace a window in her trailer home. She already has a new window to install.

Mom has a child on the spectrum, so it is hard to find good day care. She is home with the kids until she can get services. That being the case, a kitchen table will help for the family's meals and for the kids to sit at and do activities. It will help the apartment to feel more like home. ALL THE ITEMS NEEDED ARE AVAILABLE FROM RISE CHURCH CP INVENTORY. NO FURTHER DONATIONS ARE NEEDED.

A lady in a senior housing complex is in need of furniture and dishes for her apartment. She only has a bed and a tv. She is in need of dishes, sofa, table with chairs.

A mom at the apartments where we serve is in need of a bed. She has been having major issues with her back due to sleeping on her sofa. She does not work and cares for her disabled son. She is in need of a bed and dresser. Anything you can do to assist will be greatly appreciated.