A hardworking couple in our community is raising six children—two older and four still living at home. Their washing machine recently broke, and they’ve been washing clothes by hand or taking loads to the laundromat, which is time-consuming and costly. Providing a quality used washer and some laundry detergent would make a big difference in their daily life and help this family focus on what matters most—caring for their kids. Let’s come together to lighten their load, one wash at a time.

The family consists of 3 minors (ages 13, 11, and 7). They are currently detained from parents and in reunification with their mother. They were living with an adult sibling in the family home. Unfortunately, the adult sibling was in tragic car accident and has been hospitalized since May 2025. He is expected to live but is currently unable to talk and in need of lengthy recovery.

A maternal aunt and maternal grandmother have stepped in to live in the house with the kids to ensure they can remain in the home and be with family. The maternal aunt and grandmother have been trying to make ends meet but are behind on the rent for the apartment and are having a difficult time obtaining enough money for basic necessities such as groceries and gas. The family unit is strong but struggling, and the Department has not been able to yet find any additional funding for the family. Our office has been trying to ensure they can remain in the home, but the family would really benefit from any additional funding assistance that can be provided. Thank you.

This family came to the attention of DCFS due to caretaker incapacity/absence. Mother left 6 year old and 2 year old with maternal grandmother and without any provisions. Grandmother is willing to be caretaker for children in mother's absence. We are requesting assistance with providing a full size mattress, comforter set and a Smart & Final gift card for groceries as grandmother's resources are limited and she was not prepared for this sudden change in lifestyle.

A family needs help getting new items for their apartment they just recently got approved for. They had some items in their storage unit but there was a leak and a lot of their furniture was ruined. They need help with a twin bed, two dressers, a dining room table with 8 chairs, an entertainment center, and things for storage. The family is open to donations of any kind. If this need is met they will be one step closer to reunification with their children. The water damage was a set back they were not expecting.

Child 3-year-old male was placed in home recently with caregiver grandmother. Grandmother is on very limited/fixed income and unable to afford to buy bed/dresser for child. Child is thriving and doing well in placement with his grandmother. Child loves to play with dinosaurs. Child loves coloring and enjoys going to the park in neighborhood grandmother resides in. Any assistance can provide the grandmother with would be greatly appreciated.

A young family of 2 children ages 1 and 7 years old are requesting a dryer as they moved into a house from an apartment. The couple have been here from Venezuela for about 2.5 years and help out at Centro Cristiano a Las Naciones with leading music. They moved from an apartment which had a washer and dryer and now they need to provide for their own. The father is looking for work and does odd jobs to help pay for rent, bills, food, clothing, etc. A dryer will help mom take care of her kids so that they will be able to attend school and help their hygiene. Thank you for your help.

There is a 30-ish year-old young man living at apartments in Castle Rock. He is paralyzed from the chest down and in a wheelchair. He was granted special permission to be at these apartments even though he doesn't qualify due to his age. He receives food from Help & Hope on a monthly basis when they visit him. His family lives in Elizabeth and has even less money than this young man. It is noted that sometimes he will give his money to his mom/dad so they can eat.

Help & Hope has been going to this gentleman's apartment on Wednesdays when they deliver food to him, and have been making his bed and doing light chores for him.

Looking for a weekly/monthly volunteer(s) who would like to visit this young man and assist with light chores?

We have two Fostering Together youth that are starting new schools in August. They have both had recent growth spurts and are in need of new clothes and shoes for back to school. We want then to feel comfortable and confident with this fresh start. Please consider donating any amount towards this need. Thank you so much for your generosity and prayers for educational success for these sweet brothers!

We have a single mom with her two children and their pet that we just moved into an apartment, but the landlord wants a pet deposit and will not waive it although he did discount it. Any small donations will be greatly appreciated

A single mom raising three children is in need of one large or two sm-med window unit air conditioners. After months of reaching out to her landlord she has finally been told that the central a/c will not be repaired and it is her responsibility to provide window units. She is currently unemployed and struggling with food security so purchasing these units is not feasible for her.