This is a single mother of five children who has worked incredibly hard to provide a childhood for her kids that she never experienced herself. She is a dedicated and loving parent, attending college part-time while raising her children on her own. The family has successfully obtained permanent housing and is delighted to finally have a home to call their own.

Currently, they need actual clothing for the children or a gift card. The children's sizes are as follows: 24 months (boy), 4T (toddler boy), 5T (toddler girl), 10-12 (girl), and 14-16 (boy). Providing clothing for her children will greatly support her as she balances work and her education. The family is very grateful for any assistance that can be offered.

A single mother and her six children are living in emergency housing under heartbreaking conditions. They have no beds, no way to heat food, and none of the basics needed for a safe, livable home. This family urgently needs help — a microwave, air fryer, dining table, curtains, dressers, and other simple household items that would bring comfort and dignity to their lives. If you can help or know someone who can, please reach out. Even the smallest support can make a big difference. Let’s show this family they’re not alone.

This is a story about a dedicated single father of seven children who has overcome significant challenges to provide the best possible life for his kids. His life revolves around his children, and he truly loves being a father. After spending a considerable amount of time sleeping in their car and facing homelessness, living in shelters, and motels, the family has finally found housing.

Currently, the father is searching for employment but has not yet secured a job. In the meantime, the family needs clothing gift cards or new clothes and shoes for the children. Here are their clothing sizes: shirts- medium (youth-boy), medium (youth-boy), 10-12 or Large (child-boy), 7-8 or Medium (child-girl), 6 or Small (child-boy), and 3-4 (toddler-boy). Their pants sizes are 32" (youth-boy), 32" (youth-boy), 13 (child-boy), 8 (child-girl), 6 (child-boy), and 3-4 (toddler-boy). The kids are also all in need of shoes- sizes 8.5 (men), 8.5 (men), 6 (youth-boy), 3 (youth-boy), 1-2 (youth-girl), 12 (child-boy), and 8 (toddler-boy).

Having clothing and shoes for the children would greatly assist him in focusing on finding a job to provide for his family.

My client is currently 20 years old and will age out in December. He is currently having a hard time getting furniture for his place. He is in need of a pull out couch to sleep on as his current bed is too small. He doesn't have a lot of other support systems and has been working really hard in the NMD program to become self-sufficient.

This family includes mom, dad, twin sisters (10), and younger sister (8). The family has a great love for nature and animals; they can be found playing outside on any given day. Due to recent financial hardships, including an emergency surgery for dad and faulty transmission in the family vehicle, the family is unable to pay mortgage for this upcoming month and is at risk. Family is seeking assistance for this month in order to maintain stability. The family has therapeutic support services to help them navigate this time and we are hopeful you can help provide this gift to support them in the most important way- maintaining the safety of their home.

The father of a family of five suddenly passed away without any life insurance. The family is not only mourning this profound loss but also finds itself in a financial crisis. In addition to funeral expenses, their one working vehicle is experiencing electrical issues and cannot be used until it is repaired. They also need to replace their oven.

This request is on behalf of a 17 year old male high school student. December 2024 the student was hospitalized for mental health issues. Student was released into his mother's custody 4 days after being admitted to the hospital. Once at home student was met with mixed reactions about the experience from various family members and was told that he was weak and needed to toughen up. Despite the lack of moral support the student has began to make progress in the right direction with the help of weekly therapy sessions and mentoring from the youth pastor at Crenshaw Christian Center. Attending summer camp would give this student a much needed break from his home life and an opportunity to find much needed support and encouragement among his peers. This young man has attended various college tours and wants to pursue occupational therapy upon high school graduation.

I am submitting this request on behalf of a 17 year old high school male that is currently staying at a friends house due to being evicted out of his former home. This student is the oldest of 4 siblings. Mom is staying in temporary housing with his younger siblings and is sending what little finances she has where the student is staying. The student would greatly benefit from attending summer camp and would help to relieve some of the financial burden on mom. Student's father is not actively involved in his life and attending summer camp will give the student access to positive male role models as he continues to navigate his life. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

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.