Alex Blake

4601 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Team Leader(s) Alex Blake, Raymond Dukes
Partner in the Dallas County - Southwest Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

Showing 1-20 of 39
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
4
High Urgency Request
57 year old paternal grandmother is in great need of a king size bed. She's currently sleeping on the floor. Her life was drastically changed when her son/fa to grandchildren passed away and CPS removed children from mother's care and place them with paternal grandmother.
Location: Mansfield, TX 76063 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Methodist Justice Ministry - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $640
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $640 to go!
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Bed Frame (Queen)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
7
High Urgency Request
This family is currently enrolled in a homelessness recovery program and is needing summer clothing for their children who have been accepted into various camps for the summer. Having summer clothing would relieve financial stress on the family as they continue to seek steady employment and financial security.
Location: Waxahachie, TX 75165 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX- Harvest Family Life Ministries - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $80
No Responses
Needs 5 Needs / $320 to go!
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Clothes for a Child / Children (see description details)
4 out of 4 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
Maternal grandmother is currently caring for her two young grandchildren following the removal from their parents. She is interested in long term care should it become an option. The grandmother recently moved into a larger space to accommodate her grandchildren. She is currently in need of a mattress for one of the children. The assistance would be greatly appreciated as she is experiencing some temporary financial hardships due to the changes in her home.
Location: Duncanville, TX 75116 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $130
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $130 to go!
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
8
Normal Request
A mother and her 6 children recently moved into a 2 bedroom apartment from a family member's home. Due to previously residing with family members the mom and her children do not have their own furnishings. Grandmother moved into the home to assist mother with caring for the children and they are still working towards financial stability. At this time their primary needs are twin mattresses for bunk beds and an additional mattress (any size) for a 9-year-old girl as these children are currently sleeping on the floor. The children in the most dire need of sleeping arrangements are 5, 6 and 7 year old boys, they will likely share the bunk bed. Additionally the family would appreciate a dinning room table if available. The family will appreciate any assistance that may be provided at this time. Caseworker is willing to pick-up/deliver if needed, thank you.
Location: Arlington, TX 76015 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $630
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $630 to go!
Twin Mattress
3 out of 3 items still needed
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
Mother needs assistance with a bed for her 18 month old daughter. The case will close when the child has safe sleep arrangements.
Location: Arlington, TX 76010 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $265
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $265 to go!
Toddler Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Toddler Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
6
High Urgency Request
A single mother needs help with rental assistance. She has five children ages 9,6,4,1,and 5months. Her hours were reduced at work and she fell behind. Mom received a notice stating that she will be evicted if the balance on her apartment is not paid. Mom has reached for help through another agency in the past. Mom has been making monetary contributions toward her rent but is to far behind. The remaining balance on her rent is 1750.00. Any amount of help toward the balance would be appreciated.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1000
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1000 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1000 out of $1000 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
High Urgency Request
I have a parent who was able to finally move into an apartment through the Salvation Army. The father only has outdoor chairs to sit in. The father has congestive heart failure and is sleeping on a hard floor. The Salvation Army has informed the father they would help with furniture, but no one is returning his phone calls. The Father can benefit from a bedroom set/ just a bed full size or larger. The father would also benefit from a living room set. The apartment is a one-bedroom apartment, and his 17-year-old son will be united with him. If there is a living room set the 17-year-old will have somewhere to sit and sleep. If the father gives the 17-year-old the bedroom the father will have some where to sleep and sit if a living set is provided as well.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $910
No Responses
Needs 7 Needs / $910 to go!
Queen Box Spring
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pillow
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Full / Queen Comforter or Blanket
1 out of 1 items still needed
Couch
1 out of 1 items still needed
Loveseat / Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
Mrs. Welch and her daughter went through a domestic violence relationship with Mrs. Welch’s ex boyfriend. He is no longer in the home but has left them with little Means to take care of themselves. She is currently looking for a job. She needs help making her car payment so it is not taken away. She is willing for anyone to help her. She stated that her phone number is 8177170298. Anyone willing to help can contact her on her phone number.
Location: Venus, TX 76084 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $410
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $410 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$410 out of $410 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
Mrs. Welch and her daughter were in a domestic violence relationship with a boyfriend who left the home. He took most of their belongings and left them with no means to pay their bills. Miss Welch needs help paying her electric bill which is approximately $200. I let Miss Welch know that I would give out her phone number to people who might help her. She was in agreement. Her phone number is 817-717-0298. Her electric will be turned off on June 6, 2023.
Location: Venus, TX 76084 - County: Johnson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $200
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $200 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$200 out of $200 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Request
We have a family of five (3 boys and 1 girl). The family has fallen on hard times and mom does not start her new place of employment until next week. The family is in need of assistance to pay for utilities, food, and the inside of the home is in need of some repairs. The family could also use cleaning supplies and gift cards to purchase gas and hygiene items.
Location: Mansfield, TX 76063 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $850
1 Responses
Mandy: Park Springs Bible Church can provide the grocery and gas gift cards.
Park Springs Bible Church. 1 day ago
Needs 3 Needs / $650 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$300 out of $300 still needed
Cleaning Service
$50 out of $50 still needed
Home Repairs
$300 out of $300 still needed
Groceries (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Gas Card
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Make a Kinship Placement
4
Normal Request
This is for a future kinship placement in which the grandmother will be getting placement of her granddaughter. She is needing some additional assistance with a crib and car seat. The granddaughter is approximately 20 months.
Location: Arlington, TX 76016 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 3 - Agency: #Our Community Our Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $430
1 Responses
Linda: We have a crib crib mattress and sheets and a car seat. Can she receive the items now ? Lind is
Pathway Church. 2 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Toddler / Convertible Car Seat
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
1
Normal Request
This youth is 15 years old. She struggles with self-confidence due to extreme skin issues, bullying at school, and lack of peer relationships. She plans on starting a vlog documenting her journey in learning herself and improving her over-all wellbeing. Topics that she plans on documenting include but are not limited to positive affirmations, makeup, hair, and dance. She is also looking into documenting her journey of improving her skin. She is currently struggling in school due to not feeling comfortable around her peers. By being able to do this, her confidence will be increased, and it will hopefully motivate her to participate in other avenues. The hope is also that she will be able to build and maintain positive relationships with her peers. This youth's goal is to also create revenue off her vlog through subscribers and views (YouTube).
Location: Balch Springs, TX 75180 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $123
1 Responses
Lori: What are the items she is needing?
Community Responder. 3 days ago
Needs 3 Needs / $123 to go!
Digital Camera
$95 out of $95 still needed
Camera Tripod
$14 out of $14 still needed
USB card reader
$14 out of $14 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
8
High Urgency Request
single mother providing for the family. The family has a 6 month old girl, 2 year old girl, 4 year old boy, 5 year old boy, 7 year old girl, 9 year old girl and a 12 year old girl. The caregivers are working very hard to provide a safe and stable home environment to maintain stability and a safe environment. She is currently in need of dressers to store the children's clothes.
Location: Mesquite, TX 75181 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 7 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $270
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $270 to go!
Dresser
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
5
Normal Request
The family is in need of assistance with extra door locks and childproof safety locks. The family has 3 sons and working very hard to keep the children safe. The family is in need of these extra protection locks so their middle son, who has special needs, does not continue to break out of the house. The family has already tried everything they have but he manages to sneak out and uses a broom to unlock chain on the door. If they are able to get more locks they will be able to rest easier knowing that their son can't get out of the house.
Location: Waxahachie, TX 75165 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $30
3 Responses
Shana: I’d love to find this for the family.
Community Responder. 1 week ago
Gloria: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Vision Temple Ministries, Community Lead Church. 5 days ago
Gloria: Thank you for your generosity. May God continue to bless and keep you
Vision Temple Ministries. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Supplies
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help remove an educational barrier for a child
1
Normal Request
Special education student (14 years old) who has a auditory impairment is needing a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA). Dad is a single parent raising two boys and works for the public school system. The family's health insurance is helpful, but the out-of-pocket cost after insurance is applied is $4,800. The student needs this hearing aid in order to function not only academically, but socially as well. This family is appreciative of any funds that can be contributed to help this child.
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #Grand Prairie ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $4000
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $4000 to go!
Donations for bone-anchored hearing aid
$4000 out of $4000 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
A single mother of a 6month old boy in need of a large foam play mat with numbers, pictures, and letters to improve his development and allow him a wide range to crawl safely. She also needs a play pen or pack and play along with a high chair. The baby needs age appropriate toys ranging from 6months to 2years. Thank you for your consideration and kindness.
Location: Dallas, TX 75227 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $225
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $345 to go!
Baby Gate
1 out of 1 items still needed
High Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pack-n-Play
1 out of 1 items still needed
Various Baby Supplies (see description for details)
3 out of 3 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
I have a paternal grandmother caring for her grandparent who recently moved to a bigger home in order to care for her 1 year old granddaughter who has been in foster care for over a year. Her hopes is to provide her granddaughter with a permanent home. She is trying to give her an appropriate space for her to grow and needs help with furnishing it. She would like to receive assistance in purchasing this playset from Amazon
Location: Arlington, TX 76010 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Our Community Our Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $70
1 Responses
Shana: I have $75 in Amazon gift cards I’d love to donate for this purchase, if that’s possible? I can email the digital gift card codes if that works.
Community Responder. 3 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Dresser For a Girl
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
High Urgency Request
Single mom of two, needs assistance paying her light bill. Mom is a teacher who is unable to afford all of her bills this month, due to transferring schools. Asking for assistance with her water bill which is due May 22nd in the amount of $306.00.
Location: Dallas, TX 75236 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Communities United For Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $306
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $306 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$306 out of $306 still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
A mother 3 children who is a victim of domestic/family violence and currently going through a divorce is in need of a camera system for their home and an alternator for her van. Helping meet this family needs will help provide security and safety precautions for this family and help this mother get to and from work so that she can continue to meet the needs for her children. The children are ages 6y, 15y and 18y (graduated adult).
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $630
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $630 to go!
camera system (ring)
$130 out of $130 still needed
Car Repair
$500 out of $500 still needed
Help Make a Kinship Placement
5
Normal Request
Hello, I have maternal grandparents approved to be kinship caregivers for their three granddaughters. The children are currently in foster care while we await assistance. We are in need of a bunk bed with mattresses to proceed with placement. Updated on May 19, 2023 by an Agency Worker
N/A
Location: Dallas, TX 75211 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $535
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $535 to go!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Showing 1-20 of 39
CarePortal Direct

What's CarePortal?

CarePortal is an online platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. Caseworkers uncover the needs. CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond.

Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
16
Requests met
16
Children served
478
Economic impact
$40,505