17 year old child is being cared for by his paternal grandmother who is furloughed government employee. The child has a severe case of Bulimia Nervosa and requires supplemental drinks to maintain his weight as well as a healthy diet. The grandmother has visited all of her local pantries and often time she is able to get some food but never the supplemental drinks. Grandmother is also struggling with gas money to transport the child to and from his two weekly doctor's appointments. Another harsh reality, is the biological mother is collecting SSI for the child but refusing to assist the grandmother. This has been reported to the authorities and will eventually be re-routed to the grandmother but until then she is in dire need for any assistance she can get. She has applied for food stamps and was denied any assistance. At this time the family has food for about 48 hours. The grandmother is overdraft in her bank account and will not receive any pay for another 2 weeks. There is no gas for the child's upcoming appointments.

In partner with Restoration 225, Faith In Motion is requesting two gift cards for school supply items for 6 years old boy and 9 years old girl in need residing with their bio-grandmother. This will help stabilize and maintain placement of the bio-family as they navigate through difficult times and address their needs.

Child was removed from previous placement due to concerns. He was placed in emergency kinship/relative care however, the home is small and unable to fit too much furniture. Due to the space available in the home, we are requesting bunkbeds so the placement's child and our child can share a room which will also allow them space to play. Walmart has a bunk bed frame and two mattresses that add up to a little under $350. Bunk bed can be new or gently used if needed.

Family recently moved to Colorado Springs and are asking for help to furnish their children's bedrooms. Family is asking for a full size mattress, frame, and bedding for their 12-year old daughter. Family is also asking for two dressers to hold the children's clothing. One dresser is needed for their 12-year old daughter and another dresser is needed for their 10-year old son.

Foster Care case manager is working with a foster family who is needing a twin size bed for their foster child. They have been remodeling their home trying to make more room for future foster children as well. They need a twin size mattress with frame and bedding for their current 6 year old female foster child. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

Grace Bible has been connected with a family currently in the adoption process who is in need of assistance. The caregiver has taken placement of his brother’s two children, and the family is moving towards adoption. They have requested assistance with a portion of their electric bill this month. The family has paid a portion of the bill, but has requested assistance with covering the remaining portion.

A single mom has secured housing mid July. She has 3 young children. She currently is employed and is attending a Bible study regularly. She has mentors set up to walk with her moving forward. She has saved and is 400 short on initial move in expenses.

A Karen family that has been recently able to move into a house now has the fun of doing the yard work. They really could use a lawn mower to help them. if you have a new or a used one that runs well, please consider donating it to them.

Two youths who aged out are in need of storage space as they're in temporary housing with an old foster parent, a queen bed, and an air conditioner.

A family that received a crib for a kinship placement could use a kitchen table, chairs, and a couch. This will help the family with ongoing needs.