one of our church members car was repossessed this weekend after already having been charged off months ago. they are requesting help with the amount of $5,000. This is the amount we were behind in payments, plus the fees to get it out of the impound lot.

KINSHIP. Caregiver is taking care of her three grandchildren who were just placed in her home. Even though she employed due to the high cost of living she needs assistance with beds, mattress, dressers, and a sofa. She is trying her best to provide the children with the essentials and ensure they have a comfortable home. By aiding with these items, it will maintain the kin placement and assist the caregiver with focusing on other expenses. It will also allow the children to sleep comfortably and be in a thriving environment. The caregiver is currently employed, and she plans to maintain after this need is met, because she will have relief from the expenses above.

KINSHIP. The caregiver recently relocated to a larger apartment to meet the requirement to keep her granddaughter in her care. Previously, she lived with her mother in a one-bedroom apartment. She now resides in a two-bedroom apartment with her boyfriend, ensuring that the child has her own bedroom. After the move, her boyfriend sustained an injury at work and was forced to stop working. He initially received monthly compensation, but these have since ceased. The caregiver works part-time, which has created a financial strain. Given the circumstances, she is seeking assistance to obtain a twin bed, mattress and a dresser for her three-year-old granddaughter. This support would improve their living situation and help maintain a stable, comfortable environment for the child. This support will prevent removal ensuring that the child is provided with a fully furnished bedroom, thereby ensuring both privacy and safety. Providing a designated, well-equipped personal space is essential to the child’s well-being and is a critical factor in meeting the requirements for maintaining the child’s placement. The caregiver is currently employed part-time and receives a monthly payment for the child under her care. Her boyfriend is actively seeking employment and hopes to secure a position soon. The caregiver is currently employed part-time and receives a monthly payment for the child under her care. Her boyfriend is actively seeking employment and hopes to secure a position soon.

KINSHIP. A caregiver currently undergoing the Resource Family Approval (RFA) process needs assistance with purchasing items for the children she plans to care for. Before the children can be placed in her home, she needs a crib, a dresser, and two twin mattresses. The caregiver already has two children of her own and is preparing to take in four additional children. Currently, she is not receiving any financial support for the children. Assistance with securing these items would significantly ease her financial burden and allow her to allocate her limited resources toward other essential needs for the children. This will ensure a safe and stable home for the children. Currently, the kin caregiver receives financial support from the government. She is currently receiving cash aid and Cal Fresh. The caregiver is committed to providing both financial and emotional support for the children by utilizing available community resources and continuing to receive assistance through cash aid. As this is her first time serving as a caregiver—especially to four children—she simply needs a helping hand to get started. Once she obtains the necessary items, she will be able to redirect her limited resources toward other essential needs, including food and clothing for the children.

6-year old child needs a new bed. The relative caregivers recently bought him a new twin size bed due to him outgrowing his old bed. However, the young child broke his bed with his behavior issues. The caregivers are unable to afford a new bed at this time due to having to pay for additional expenses for his care. In order to maintain and support the placement, the home needs to remain in compliance. This would help the child stay with relative caregivers to maintain family ties and remain safe in placement.

A single mom is working hard to make ends meet and just recently got a job. She is trying to provide the best she can for her kids. Since not having steady income she has fallen short on getting things that are needed. She could use some help with diapers for one of the kids. If you are able to help please let me know.

We have a single mother of three boys (ages 4, 3, and 1). The mother is putting her life back together after being involved with domestic violence. The mother and her children are currently staying with the relative, but the mother is in the process of attempting to secure houses for her and her children. At this time, the mother needs assistance with $30.00 application fee. Assisting with the costs of the rental application will help the family move closer to securing housing.

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!