South Tampa Fellowship

The mother has secured a Section 8 housing voucher and is preparing to move into stable housing with her four children. She has recently been approved for a home and is eager to take this important step toward stability. She works full-time and is also enrolled in college, demonstrating her commitment to providing a better future for her family. However, a past eviction and an outstanding TECO bill from over a year ago have created barriers to moving forward. By assisting with the past-due TECO balance, the mother will be able to pay the necessary deposit and officially move into her new home. This support will allow her to begin a new chapter in her life—reunified with all four of her biological children and on a path toward long-term stability.

This is a single foster mom who just recently lost her father and has moved in with her mother to assist her after her father's death. She is in need of a bunk bed and she has specific one that she is requesting. The links are below.

We also would love to provide a meal to the family for either Outback, Olive Garden or Red Lobster.

These are the links for the two bed options she provided: Go To Link

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The mother is requesting relocation assistance after her home was recently broken into. She has two children and is seeking to move to a safer location for her family. If this request is met, the family will be able to relocate to a more secure environment. The mother has already identified suitable apartments, and once the deposit is paid, the complex will assign a unit. She is requesting $700 to help cover the $1,000 deposit and is committed to contributing the remaining $300 herself. She is currently employed and confident in her ability to maintain stable housing moving forward.

Mother has successfully completed her case plan at this time. She has been struggling to find housing for some time but as of 6/6/2025 mother was able to get housing through catholic charities agency. Now that she has moved in mother is still in need of assistance with furniture, clothing items for child, diapers, and other essential items, such as child locks for cabinets. Mother does have a bed for herself, a toddler bed for her daughter and a TV but that is all. Mother works and has saved up some money but not enough to furnish her home. Mother can also use assistance with getting Houshold supplies and other care needs for her daughter.

Mother has successfully completed her case plan at this time. She has been struggling to find housing for some time but as of 6/6/2025 mother was able to get housing through catholic charities agency. Now that she has moved in mother is still in need of assistance with furniture, clothing items for child, diapers, and other essential items, such as child locks for cabinets. Mother does have a bed for herself, a toddler bed for her daughter and a TV but that is all. Mother works and has saved up some money but not enough to furnish her home. Mother can also use assistance with getting Houshold supplies and other care needs for her daughter. child wears 4T in clothes, shoes 7c, diapers/pull ups size 4t

My client is a 34-year-old disabled man who is currently navigating a major life transition following the recent loss of his mother. Having lived in the family home with her until her passing, he is now adjusting to independent living in a rented room shared with roommates. This shift has brought both emotional and physical challenges, and he is doing his best to adapt with dignity and resilience. He lives with chronic health conditions that cause excessive sweating, persistent pain, and strong body odor—especially at night. These symptoms often disrupt his sleep and cause him to worry about the impact on those he now lives with. He has shared his concern about being off-putting to his roommates, despite doing everything he can to manage these conditions. To support his comfort, confidence, and continued stability in this new living situation, we are seeking assistance with comfort/ sleep support, room freshening supplies, clothing, which have been requested in a separate Care Portal request. We are also requesting a Walmart gift card to assist with food and necessities, as my client is on a very limited income. We do request Walmart specifically due to my client's location and limited means to transportation. This individual is doing everything in his power to move forward after a profound loss. With a little support, he can live more comfortably, maintain harmony in his shared space, and continue to grow in his independence. Thank you for considering this request.

My client is a 34-year-old disabled man is currently navigating a major life transition following the recent loss of his mother. He lived in the family home with her until her passing, he is now adjusting to independent living in a rented room shared with roommates, which has been challenging. He lives with chronic health conditions that cause discomfort and excessive perspiration. These symptoms often disrupt his sleep and cause him to worry about the impact on those he now lives with. With a little support, he can live more comfortably, maintain harmony in his shared space, and continue to grow in his independence. A list of suggested items are listed below. Thank you for considering this request.

Glade Air Freshener Room Spray, Lavender & Vanilla- $4 x 2 packs = $8.

CYMULA Queen Mattress Topper for Back Pain - Extra Thick Queen Size Bed- $36.

Dreamood - Cooling Body Pillow with Pillowcase, 20x54 inch- $27.

MintLeaf XL Adult Body Wipes- $25.

Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper- $35.

Tom’s of Maine Wild Lavender Deodorant (Not antiperspirant please!)- $18.

Dawn Platinum Dish Liquid, Fresh Rain Scent, 32.7 fl oz- $6.

Puomue Microfiber Kitchen Towels/cloths - 12, Grey- $16

HOMEXCEL Bath Sheets Towels 2 (35 x 70 Inches), Black- $20

KingSize Men's Big & Tall - Fleece Cargo Sweatpants, Size 6XXL- $33 x 4 pants = $132 Go To Link

Neer 4 Pack Men's Big and Tall Shirts Summer Cotton Short Sleeve Basic Oversize T Shirts, Size 6XXL- $46 Go To Link

A single mother is seeking support in obtaining a bassinet for her newborn, who was born last month. As she is currently on maternity leave, she is experiencing financial hardship and is unable to purchase one. A bassinet will provide a safe and secure sleep environment for the baby, supporting the infant’s health and well-being during this critical stage of development.

It wouldn’t be a Friday in Foster Care if we didn’t have an exceptionally interesting request that we are trying to fulfill as soon as possible. We have one of our families that accepted placement of teenage girls, they have begun sneaking out of the house, and sneaking boys into the house, the foster parents are doing everything they can to preserve the placement and not disrupt, but DCF is adamant that they need to put new safety measures in place so the family is set on trying to secure the placement and has requested some security cameras that will satisfy DCF. We would appreciate any help because we really want to see these girls stay in the home with their current foster family.

Grandmother who has been raising her granddaughter since she was a young child, and was granted permanent guardianship in 2012. Over the years, her health has declined, making it more difficult for her to keep up with the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving. Despite the challenges, her greatest joy is supporting her granddaughter and ensuring she has the opportunity to thrive. Granddaughter faces some mental health struggles, but one thing that truly brings her joy and helps lift her spirits is playing volleyball. It gives her a sense of purpose, belonging, and happiness. Grandmother enjoys watching her light up when she's on the court reminds her of why she keeps pushing forward, no matter how hard things get. Unfortunately, limited financial resources make it increasingly difficult for the grandmother to afford gas to get her to practices, games, and other activities her granddaughter loves. Grandmother is humbly asking for assistance with gas cards so she can continue to support her granddaughter's passions and give her the stability and encouragement she needs during this critical time in her life.

Description of Request: Mom is the sole caretaker for her daughter. Mom is struggling to pay for the electric bill due to being unable to work due to medical conditions. Mom could not pay for her June electric bill. If mom could receive $300 for her electric bill, it would ensure that she could keep her daughter and herself in a safe environment for the time being while she saves up for future expenses.

We are in need of rent assistance for a mom and two children, 14year old girl and 11 year old boy. Mom is in a very difficult financial situation; working full time but after being displaced due to Hurricane Milton, they have been living in a hotel. Once her hotel space is secured for 1 week, she can begin to focus on a new place for her family. Providing this need will help bring stability for the children. Thank you for sharing hope!