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$325.00 still needed

Request: #238210 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Grand Rapids • State: Michigan • Zip Code: 49504 • County: Kent • Submitted By: Family Promise of West Michigan

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3 Children 1 Adult

My client is a mom of 3 and is trying desparately to find a job. She has some benefits to help her provide food and insurance for her children, but outside of that she is not able to provide other needs. Her 9 month old is starting to want to use his legs more and more. Mom is needing some type of baby walker or bounce swing she can use to have him begin strengthening his legs and development. Baby bouncer example for the space they have- Go To Link

She is also in need of 4T Summer clothing for her daughter. I was able to help with clothing for the boys, but we were low on items for little girl sizes.

Lastly, she has a small space, but would love some type of kids table to have her kids have a routine of sitting for meals not in front of the TV. Her two oldest are starting to get ready for school and she would love to have a space for them to do development and learning activities.

Kid's Table Example: Go To Link

Donations of these items (gently used) would be amazing! Anything related to these resources will be a big help for mom!


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4 Needs
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Baby Walker

Still needed

$50.00 or 1 item

1

Various Baby Supplies

Still needed

$75.00 or 1 item

1

Clothes for a Child/Children

Still needed

$100.00 or 1 item

1

Kid's Table

Still needed

$100.00 or 1 item


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River City church
River City Church • 0 mi • 49504
Crossroads Bible Church
Crossroads Bible Church • 2 mi • 49504
Sanctuary church
Sanctuary Church • 4 mi • 49321
Madison Church - Square Campus
Madison Church - Square Campus • 5 mi • 49507
Ascension Church
Ascension Church • 5 mi • 49507
Relevant Church Grand Rapids
Relevant Church Grand Rapids • 6 mi • 49519
New Life Grand Rapids
New Life Grand Rapids • 6 mi • 49525
Orchard View Church
Orchard View Church • 6 mi • 49525
Calvary Church
Calvary Church • 6 mi • 49525
Voyage Community Church
Voyage Community Church • 6 mi • 49418
Rivertown Assembly of God
Rivertown Assembly of God • 6 mi • 49418
Zion Reformed Church
Zion Reformed Church • 6 mi • 49418
Christ Church Grand Rapids
Christ Church Grand Rapids • 8 mi • 49546
Rosewood Church
Rosewood Church • 8 mi • 49428
Fairway Christian Reformed
Fairway Christian Reformed • 8 mi • 49428
Belong Project Response Team
The Local Church • 10 mi • 49546
Kentwood Community Church
Kentwood Community Church • 10 mi • 49508
House Church
House Church • 11 mi • 49401
Georgetown CRC
Georgetown CRC • 11 mi • 49426
Spring Valley
Spring Valley • 11 mi • 49401
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