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$150.00 still needed

Request: #239026 • Urgency: High • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Grand Rapids • State: Michigan • Zip Code: 49507 • County: Kent • Submitted By: Family Promise of West Michigan

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2 Children 1 Adult

Single mother of 2 under 2 is greatly in need of an AC window unit. She lives in an upstairs unit, and made it through the recent heatwave with just one fan. It has been very hot in her apartment and I am hopeful we could provide an AC unit to ensure her and the kids remain safe and healthy through the summer. She is currently in school online and works very hard to support her children, but does not have income currently to buy an AC unit. If an AC unit is not available, it would be helpful to provide her with a few fans.


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Window AC unit

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Neland Ave Christian Reformed Church
Neland Ave Christian Reformed Church • 0 mi • 49507
Madison Church - Square Campus
Madison Church - Square Campus • 0 mi • 49507
Ascension Church
Ascension Church • 0 mi • 49507
Redemption City Church
Redemption City Church • 1 mi • 49506
Christ Church Grand Rapids
Christ Church Grand Rapids • 3 mi • 49546
Crossroads Bible Church
Crossroads Bible Church • 3 mi • 49504
Relevant Church Grand Rapids
Relevant Church Grand Rapids • 4 mi • 49519
Calvary Church
Calvary Church • 4 mi • 49525
Buck Creek Community Church
Buck Creek Community Church • 4 mi • 49519
River City church
River City Church • 5 mi • 49504
Kentwood Community Church
Kentwood Community Church • 6 mi • 49508
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
Reslife Church - Grandville
Reslife Grandville • 6 mi • 49418
Belong Project Response Team
The Local Church • 6 mi • 49546
New Life Grand Rapids
New Life Grand Rapids • 6 mi • 49525
Orchard View Church
Orchard View Church • 6 mi • 49525
New Horizons Ministry Center
New Horizons Ministry Center • 6 mi • 49546
Sanctuary church
Sanctuary Church • 7 mi • 49321
Fairway Christian Reformed
Fairway Christian Reformed • 9 mi • 49428
Synergy Collective
Synergy Collective • 9 mi • 49315
House Church
House Church • 14 mi • 49401
Spring Valley
Spring Valley • 14 mi • 49401
Peace Church
Peace Church • 20 mi • 49333
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