Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida

An underage mother in foster care is in her third trimester and is expecting a little boy. She is currently out of school and has been unable to find work due to her pregnancy, she expects to be induced early because of a medical condition. This young mother needs assistance gathering item for her baby that she is unable to purchase herself, so that she can focus on her health and her baby for the remainder of her pregnancy. Receiving these items would allow her to spend more time with the baby once he is born rather than immediately having to look for a job after delivering to afford necessities. She does not have a strong or reliable support system around her to assist with getting these items. Helping this young mother and unborn baby would give mom and baby a stable start and would reduce the risk that another child enter into foster care. Mom needs assistance with: diapers and wipes, a baby monitor, a changing table ($100_, baby bottles ($20), a baby washing tub ( ~$30), and baby clothing (infant-6mo, ~$80).

A mother of three young children is starting over in her own home. She is working as much as she physically can for a food delivery service, at 34 weeks pregnant. The two oldest children do not have their own beds yet. A bunk bed would provide them a safe and comfortable place to sleep at night in their new home. This mother is working hard to provide for her family. Assistance with beds would lift a huge financial burden off of her.

The mother is recently reunified and has requested bunkbeds for the children to better accommodate sleeping arrangements.

A single mom of five children has moved into her own apartment. Due to emergency circumstances her elderly father has moved in with her. This has displaced the children from the couch they were once sleeping on. The children could use a bunk bed with twin mattresses. This would provide a safe space for the siblings to sleep at night without taking up too much space in their 2-bedroom apartment.

This request is for a single father raising his 4-year-old child. He has very limited resources and does not receive any child support, which has made it difficult to keep up with essential expenses.

He is in need of a reliable booster car seat to ensure his child’s safety during transportation. This is a critical need for any parent, and meeting it would provide peace of mind and support the child’s well-being.

Any assistance in helping this father care for his young child would be greatly appreciated.

This request is for a single mother caring for two young children and a 10-year-old girl currently in her custody. After recently moving out of her father’s home and into a new apartment, she is working hard to rebuild their lives. She’s been able to furnish the bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom, but is still in need of a medium to large sofa. With all children under age 10 and rising costs, her budget is stretched thin. A sofa would give the family a place to gather, relax, and feel at home—something especially important for young children adjusting to a new environment.

This request is for two school-aged children—a boy and a girl—who recently moved with their family from Palm Beach to Charlotte County. They are enrolled in school and adjusting to a new environment, but the family has limited income and cannot provide proper beds. A good night’s sleep is essential for children’s health, learning, and emotional well-being. Right now, they do not have a suitable place to sleep, which affects their rest and stability.

This request includes everything needed for a complete sleep setup: a sturdy bed frame, mattress, sheets, pillows, blanket, and mattress pad. These items will help give the children a safe, comfortable space to rest and support their success in school and life.

Thank you for considering this meaningful need.

31 year old dad who is trying to work as much as possible to continue with his sobriety and maintain his housing at a sober living home is in need of an electric bike to get to and from work. This dad walks daily to work and it's a 1 1/2 hour walk for him, but he does it gladly knowing that he will be able to pay for his housing, send his son money, and ultimately save some money to begin seeing his son more frequently by catching public transportation to Orlando for overnight trips to spend time with his son. He is aware of the public transportation currently available but due to past experiences he rather walk to avoid making it to work late and being fired, as the buses are not reliable. Below are the links for two choices that his mentor has found for him.

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Single Mom and her five children need help with beds. Mom recently obtained stable housing for her and her children. They have overcome homelessness. Mom works full time and is providing for her children, but right now they do not have their own mattresses.

Mother who has an 11 month old child who was born premature and is now required to do physical therapy five days a week. Mom is asking for a car seat for stages one year and onward to be able to utilize it on the vehicle that takes her child to the medical offices daily.

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This student and his 2 adult brothers all have cognitive disabilities. Their mother unexpectedly passed away a couple months ago and they are left on their own without any family to assist with their needs. The landlord has been wonderful and is trying to help them with getting their needs met and manage their daily affairs. however the student is sleeping on a cot type bed and could really use a double bed and a comforter/sheet set. 2 of their dressers are completely falling apart so we are requesting 2 tall dressers to replace them. This all would help their quality of life greatly so they can continue to be successful independently. Thank you for the consideration for this family.

The family consists of a single mother with five children, ages 15 (F), 10 (F), 7 (F), 5 (M), and 4 (F). They recently moved into a new apartment in February 2025, but shortly after, the mother lost her job. Although she has since secured new employment, the family continues to face significant financial hardship. Currently, the home is unfurnished, with only a few basic kitchen items. The mother and all five children are sleeping on air mattresses with throw blankets and no sheets. The lack of proper bedding is impacting the children’s ability to get restful sleep, which in turn affects their health, well-being, and performance at school. We are requesting mattresses for the family to help provide a safe and comfortable sleeping environment. This support would allow the children to rest properly, focus better in school, and improve their overall quality of life. It would also bring stability and comfort to the mother, who continues to work hard to care for her children.