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$400.00 still needed

Request: #239133 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Fort Smith • State: Arkansas • Zip Code: 72903 • County: Sebastian • Submitted By: Restore Hope, Inc.

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I am reaching out on behalf of a local family in urgent need. The household includes two young daughters whose mattresses are torn, stained, and no longer usable. The family is struggling financially, with only one parent working and bringing in barely enough to cover rent and utilities. They are behind on their water bill and facing the possibility of not making rent next month. The family has been resourceful, reaching out to churches and local organizations for help, but their needs remain great. In addition to mattresses for the children, they could greatly use a couch and support with food, as their SNAP benefits have lapsed. Any assistance with clean, gently used or new mattresses and household essentials would make a huge difference for this family.


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WestArk church of Christ
WestArk church of Christ • 0 mi • 72903
Life.church Fort Smith
Life.Church Fort Smith • 1 mi • 72903
East Side Baptist Church
East Side Baptist Church • 2 mi • 72903
Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church • 2 mi • 72903
1st Week Team
Central Christian Church • 2 mi • 72903
2nd Week
Central Christian Church • 2 mi • 72903
3rd Week
Central Christian Church • 2 mi • 72903
4th Week
Central Christian Church • 2 mi • 72903
New Life Church-Fort Smith
New Life Church-Fort Smith • 3 mi • 72903
Community Bible Church
Community Bible Church • 3 mi • 72903
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Grand Avenue Baptist Church • 3 mi • 72904
Harvest Time Church
Harvest Time Church • 3 mi • 72916
St. Anne's Society
St. Anne's Society • 3 mi • 72901
Grace Community Church
Grace Community Church • 3 mi • 72908
Jon's Team
Covenant Presbyterian Church • 4 mi • 72901
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church • 4 mi • 72901
Community Bible Church North
Community Bible Church North • 4 mi • 72904
Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Grand Avenue Baptist Church • 4 mi • 72904
Forefront Church
Forefront Church • 4 mi • 72908
TheBOD.church Roland
TheBOD.church Roland • 9 mi • 74954
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