A mom, 35 weeks into her pregnancy, came into our center last week. She shared that she needs help getting items for her baby as she does not have anything right now. This morning, she reached out to let me know that she has been scheduled to deliver her baby within the week. Currently, she needs a car seat so that she can bring her baby home safely.

Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer her a car seat right now. She does not have a church community to share this need with. I let her know that I would reach out to the local churches in the area to see if anyone would be able to help.

When we purchase infant car seats, we purchase this specific one from Walmart: Go To Link We have found them to be cost effective. Before tax, it is $117.00.

This specific car seat does not need to be purchased, it is simply our recommendation. Please, do not offer a used car seat.

I am caring for a single mother of two young children (6 and4) both of whom have autism, and one of whom is battling cerebral palsy. Since March, she has been unable to work, as her children require countless medical appointments and surgeries, demanding her constant presence and care. She is anxiously awaiting her children’s disability appointment later this month, a crucial step that will determine how she can keep a roof over their heads. With a hearing scheduled in July to address her unpaid rent, her future hangs in the balance. Despite all this, she remains fiercely committed—ready to work once her children are caught up with their medical needs. Her resilience in the face of such overwhelming challenges is nothing short of extraordinary. The weight of these struggles has caused her immense stress and anxiety, yet she refuses to let her children feel this burden. She continues to be their unwavering advocate, fighting tirelessly to secure stable housing and a better future for her family.

This request is for a single Mom of three school aged children. She works full time in fast food but has a hard time paying for things other than their living expenses. The home just has a coffee table a tv and mattresses on the floor that are in poor condition. They are in need of couch and loveseat or two couches or a couch and a chair. They could use a table with four chairs and barstools. The children could use a set of bunk beds with mattresses and bedding like sheets and a blanket and pillows. The children are in need of clothing as well. There is a boy age 17 wears mens small in shorts/pants and mens large in tshirts or shirts. A girl that is age 10 that wears a size 10/12 in clothing and a girl age 12 that wears a size 14 in girls clothing. They could also use food/toiletry donations. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

A kind couple has been caring for a teenage boy in their home. As the new school year is fast approaching, they are requesting any possible help with obtaining clothes and a backpack. We have got the supplies covered and any help is greatly appreciated with getting some clothes and backpack for this sweet boy!

Clear backpack Shirts - Men's small / youth large (No name brands please!) Pants/Shorts - Size 18x29 or men's small (He is tall and slim!)

I am requesting assistance on behalf of a single mother experiencing homelessness. She is working hard to care for her children during this challenging time. I am reaching out to kindly request assistance with a 60-day bus pass, as reliable transportation is essential for attending appointments, accessing community resources, and taking the children to and from summer camp. Additionally, this mom and children are in need of basic personal hygiene items to help maintain dignity and health. With your help with these basic needs, they will experience less stress and worry over keeping themselves clean and healthy. Any support you can offer, whether through direct assistance or other services, would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your time, understanding, and the great work that you do for our community. The cost for the hygiene products was obtained using Go To Link

A family of 5 is in need of a bed for their oldest son. He is in high school and is need of a full-sized bed. The family has suffered a few set backs and are working hard to get back on their feet. Having a bed will greatly improve the quality of life for this teenage boy. Please consider helping with this need.

Hello, We are requesting funds for backpacks, water bottles and school supplies for 3 kiddos in one of our Fostering Together kinship homes. Please consider donating any amount to help prepare these littles for kindergarten and and 1st grade. Thank you for your generosity! -Courtney

One of our favorite Wooddale Staff is needing to move to California for family reasons and needs our Helping Hands at her home, preferably the week of July 21 and all work completed by July 27. The following needs to be addressed are listed:

1.) there is a decent sized hole in the drywall that needs filling (from my mom’s oxygen tank)

2.) help with weeding planter beds and trimming shrubs

Please join in supporting her with your tools and talents. Thanks - Kathy

Help us support a new young mother in need.

A new mom connected to the CTI Family just welcomed a sweet baby girl. Baby and mom are facing some very challenging circumstances, and CTI F.A.M. wants to bless and support them as they navigate unexpected hardships.

Here is a link to a registry of some needed items that can be sent directly to the family via Amazon - Go To Link

If you have any items that you would like to donate that could be helpful (diapers, wipes, formula gently used baby items), please click to respond to this need and our CTI F.A.M. Resource Team coordinators will reach out to you on how to drop your donation at CTI.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity for this precious mom and daughter!

There is an individual within the church that coaches underprivileged children that is in need of athletic gear / shoes / cleats for a few of the children in order for them to remain active in sports this summer and throughout the upcoming school year.. mainly he is in need of basketball shoes any sizes and size 12.5 men's cleats and tennis/ basketball shoes. If u have any kids or adult shoes for males new or used in good condition that u would like to donate please please reach out these kids are desperately needing these to continue with the well-being of their athletic abilities not to mention being active in sports helps with the mental well being of our children in today's society