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Request: #240466 • Urgency: Critical • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Torrance • State: California • Zip Code: 90502 • County: Los Angeles • Submitted By: Fostering UNITY • Lead Church: Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church

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A 16-year-old foster youth was recently placed with his paternal grandmother after years of not knowing each other. Despite the sudden placement, the two are working hard to build a relationship and create a sense of stability.

The grandmother, who is on a fixed income and currently receiving no financial assistance, is doing her best to support him. The youth arrived with only a few items of clothing, most of which no longer fit. He is in need of a new wardrobe and would greatly appreciate gift cards to Tillys, PacSun, or Zumiez. Even donated clothes in good condition would help. His sizes are: XL for undergarments, shirts, and shorts, and 38x32 for pants.

In addition, the youth needs a full-size bed frame, mattress, bedding, pillows, and a dresser, as the home was not prepared for his arrival. Since the grandmother does not have transportation, a bike and bike lock would also make a meaningful difference, helping him get to school and connect with his new community.

This young man has faced multiple placement disruptions, and providing some of these essentials could help him find the stability and comfort he needs in this new chapter of life. Any support—whether new or gently used—would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for considering this request.


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Bike

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Full Bed Frame

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Full Comforter/Blanket

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Full/Double Mattress

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Pillow

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Dresser For a Boy

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Clothes for a Child/Children

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Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church • Took the Lead on this Request • 7 hours ago

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CP Direct - CA • Funded $1,325.00 • 9 hours ago

We're happy to help this kin family! Prayer and blessings! 🙏🏼💕


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Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church
Gardena-Torrance Baptist Church • 2 mi • 90248 • Lead Church • Responded
Hill City Church
Hill City Church • 2 mi • 90745
Saddleback Church South Bay
Saddleback Church South Bay • 2 mi • 90503
First Lutheran Church in Torrance
First Lutheran Church in Torrance • 3 mi • 90503
NewStory Church@South bay
NewStory Church • 3 mi • 90501
Journey Staff Team
Journey of Faith • 3 mi • 90505
Journey of Faith
Journey of Faith • 3 mi • 90505
Jesus Center
Jesus Center • 3 mi • 90505
NewStory Church@Southbay:Kevin Ree’s Group
NewStory Church • 4 mi • 90278
Because We Believe Ministries
Because We Believe Ministries • 4 mi • 90249
St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church • 5 mi • 90277
Tower of Faith Evangelistic Church
Tower of Faith Evangelistic Church • 6 mi • 90221
Unity Church
Unity Church • 6 mi • 90221
Grace Long Beach
Grace Long Beach • 6 mi • 90807
Greater Shiloh COGIC
Greater Shiloh COGIC • 7 mi • 90221
Crossroads Care Ministry
Crossroads Long Beach • 7 mi • 90805
Del Aire Baptist Church
Del Aire Baptist Church • 7 mi • 90250
Southside Bethel Baptist Church
Southside Bethel Baptist Church • 7 mi • 90003
Sunnyside Baptist Church
Sunnyside Baptist Church • 8 mi • 90044
Center of Hope LA
Center of Hope LA • 8 mi • 90305
LOV Fellowship Center
LOV Fellowship Center • 8 mi • 90047
Winds Southeast
Winds of Hope Ministries • 8 mi • 90712
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church • 9 mi • 90305
Crenshaw Christian Center
Crenshaw Christian Center • 9 mi • 90044
Team USA Church
Team USA Church • 9 mi • 90245
Revive Church
Revive Church • 9 mi • 90814
Holy Tabernacle Of God Missionary Bapist Church
Holy Tabernacle of God Baptist Church • 10 mi • 90706
Grace Temple Baptist Church
Grace Temple Baptist Church • 10 mi • 90047
Faithful Central Bible Church
Faithful Central Bible Church • 10 mi • 90301
Parkcrest Christian Church
Parkcrest Christian Church • 10 mi • 90808
The Village Community Outreach
The Village Community Mentors • 11 mi • 90630
University Christian Church
University Christian Church • 11 mi • 90045
Good News Missionary Baptist Church of Los Angeles
Good News Missionary Baptist Church • 12 mi • 90008
Israel Missionary Baptist Church
Israel Missionary Baptist Church • 12 mi • 90011
NewStory Church
NewStory Church • 13 mi • 90007
Vintage Faith
Vintage Faith • 14 mi • 90066
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church • 14 mi • 90630
Mosaic Venice
Mosaic Venice • 15 mi • 90291
Whittier Area Community Church
Whittier Area Community Church • 19 mi • 90605
Activate Church
Activate Church • 19 mi • 92683
Cornerstone Bible Church
Cornerstone Bible Church • 21 mi • 92832
Lake Avenue Church
Lake Avenue Church • 24 mi • 91104
Harbor Point Church
Harbor Point Church • 43 mi • 92675
Fellowship Eastvale
Fellowship Eastvale • 43 mi • 91752
Magnolia Church
Magnolia Church • 50 mi • 92504
Redeemer Baptist Church
Redeemer Baptist Church • 51 mi • 92504
Kansas Avenue SDA Church
Kansas Avenue SDA Church • 54 mi • 92507
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