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$450.00 still needed

Request: #241497 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Newhall • State: California • Zip Code: 91321 • County: Los Angeles • Submitted By: 211LA.org

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5 Children 2 Adults

A hard working family of seven, consisting of a mother (43 yrs old), father (56 yrs old), and five minor children (ages 17, 15, 13, 11, and 6), currently resides in a two-bedroom apartment. The father, who is the sole provider, works two jobs, while the mother stays home to care for the children due to her undocumented status, which prevents her from securing stable employment. Occasionally, the mother takes on housekeeping jobs to supplement the family’s income. The family is experiencing significant financial hardship due to the inconsistent nature of the father’s work as a gardener. As a result, they are only able to meet some of their basic necessities. The eldest child is actively seeking employment to help with household expenses. Currently, the family receives rental and utilities assistance from The Help Group’s Prevention and Aftercare Program and is enrolled in CalFresh to supplement their food budget. They are also participating in psychotherapy to enhance their emotional well-being and stability. The 15-year-old child has outgrown her child-sized bed, and the family could really benefit from a twin-size bed and mattress. The child's birthday is also coming up in August and she has expressed a wish to have a larger bed.


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2 Needs
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Twin Bed Frame

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$300.00 or 1 item

1

Twin Mattress

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$150.00 or 1 item


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Havenhouse
Havenhouse Church • 0 mi • 91321
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Newhall Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 0 mi • 91321
Restoration Church
Restoration Church • 2 mi • 91355
Valencia United Methodist Church
Valencia United Methodist Church • 2 mi • 91355
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary • 3 mi • 91321
CROSSPOINT
CROSSPOINT • 3 mi • 93551
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Stevenson Ranch Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 3 mi • 91381
Valencia Hills Community Church
Valencia Hills Community Church • 5 mi • 91355
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church • 5 mi • 91355
North Park Community Church
North Park Community Church • 6 mi • 91355
Sylmar Christian Fellowship COGIC
Sylmar Christian Fellowship COGIC • 6 mi • 91342
NewStory Church@Porter Ranch/Granada Hills Small Group
NewStory Church • 7 mi • 91326
Lift International
Lift International • 7 mi • 91326
Shepherd Church
Shepherd Church • 8 mi • 91326
North Park Community Church@Risse Small Group
North Park Community Church • 9 mi • 91384
Restored LA
Restored LA • 9 mi • 91311
Shepherd Church@Shepherd Church Life Group Community
Shepherd Church • 9 mi • 91343
The Church at Rocky Peak
The Church at Rocky Peak • 9 mi • 91311
Congregational Church of Northridge
Congregational Church of Northridge • 9 mi • 91325
Cross Culture Church
Cross Culture Church • 9 mi • 91325
Grace Community Church/Cornerstone@Northridge Bible Study
Grace Community Church • 10 mi • 91325
Providence Church San Fernando Valley
Providence Church San Fernando Valley • 13 mi • 91304
The Mount Bible Church
The Mount Bible Church • 13 mi • 91306
TEST TEAM 1
The Church at Rocky Peak • 13 mi • 93063
Winds of Hope Ministries
Winds of Hope Ministries • 14 mi • 91352
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#241533

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They are seeking help with a U-Haul and movers to facilitate their move tomorrow, July 10th. While the mother is working, her income, particularly during the summer when school is out, is not enough to cover these unexpected and critical expenses.

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