Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church

We have a dedicated mother caring for her tall 13-year-old son, who is in need of financial assistance to purchase a comfortable queen-size bed. Your support could make a meaningful difference in their lives, providing the comfort and space he needs to grow.

This request is for a young couple who is raising two small children in an extended stay hotel. These young adults (20 and 18 years old) are the parents to two beautiful little boys. The young adults find themselves on their own as their parents are also trying to navigate their own lives. After the family was evicted from a home due to the error one of their parents, this young family lived with different family members and friends. For the last couple of months, they have been living independently in an extended stay motel. The young dad is working and normally pays for their stay biweekly. Unfortunately, costs related to transportation to get to work has decreased the funds to pay for the next two weeks of their stay. With assistance, the family will be able to resume paying. The 18-year-old mom is looking for employment on a shift opposite of her boyfriend. This will allow them to provide care and oversight for their children while working. They have enrolled in a program to assist them with a security deposit and first month’s rent once they locate and qualify for their own apartment. The biweekly amount for the extended stay is discounted compared to the daily amount. The family is currently paid through today. Any amount that is received will allow the family to stay an additional day. If the family is unable to remain at the extended stay, they will likely need to split up so the young mom and her children will become eligible to move into a shelter.

Dear community, we continue to support a courageous family facing a difficult situation. Over Memorial Day weekend, the father was detained while returning home from work due to his immigration status. He remains in detention at the Stewart facility, and the mother is now carrying the full weight of caring for their two children and managing all household expenses on her own.

She has continued working her regular job and is doing everything she can to stay afloat. Thanks to our summer camp program, the children have had a safe space to learn and grow during the day, allowing their mother to pick up more hours at work.

Despite her efforts, she is struggling to make rent for the upcoming month. The costs of legal representation and basic household needs have stretched her finances thin. We are reaching out once again to ask for your support in helping this family remain in their home and avoid further instability. Any contribution toward their rent would mean the world to this mother and her children. Thank you for standing by them with compassion and solidarity during this challenging time.

Dear community, we are reaching out to support a hardworking single mother of four who has recently lost her full-time job cleaning hotel rooms due to a drop in bookings. She is now only working two days a week and actively looking for more work. Her job search has been especially difficult due to her legal status in this country, but despite the challenges, she remains hopeful. She is not currently receiving food stamps or child support, which has made it even harder to stay afloat.

She is now short on rent for July 1st, especially after falling behind on her electricity bill. Our organization is stepping in to help with groceries, and basic needs — and we are also working to help her find additional resources. We are doing everything we can to help her and her children stay in their apartment and avoid eviction.

If you’re able to support with some of the rent, no matter how small, it would make a real difference for this family during this difficult time. Thank you for your compassion and solidarity.

A single mother is currently struggling to provide for her children. She is facing financial hardship after recently losing her job. The mother needs assistance with food, financial support for her bills, clothing for her children for the upcoming school year, and household items. Clothing for the children sizes: boys 16/18, 7 girls, 3t/4t girl, 10 boys, Shoes: 9 1/2 boy, 2 boy, 1 girl, 8c girl.

A single mother is currently struggling to provide for her children. She is facing financial hardship after recently losing her job. The mother needs assistance with food, financial support for her bills, clothing for her children for the upcoming school year, and household items. Clothing for the children sizes: boys 16/18, 7 girls, 3t/4t girl, 10 boys, Shoes: 9 1/2 boy, 2 boy, 1 girl, 8c girl.

The client is a 62-year-old grandmother who has taken full-time care of her two young grandchildren, ages 1 and 6. She became their primary caregiver after their mother faced a series of hardships, including escaping a domestic violence situation. Despite these challenges, the client has stepped in to provide safety and stability for the children. She is currently employed but struggling to make ends meet. The family resides in a single-room rental unit while she works to improve their situation. The client has applied for public assistance but has been denied and is now working with local community agencies to help meet the children’s basic needs. One of her most urgent challenges is transportation. Although she has a vehicle, it is in need of repairs. Right now, she cannot afford both rent and the necessary work to keep her car running. Without a reliable vehicle, she risks losing her job—her only source of income—and compromising her ability to care for her grandchildren. The client is seeking assistance with rental support so she can allocate resources toward vehicle repairs. Doing so would allow her to maintain employment, ensure the family’s stability, and continue providing for her grandchildren. Any support toward helping the client and her grandchildren stay housed and secure reliable transportation would be deeply appreciated.

Good afternoon.

We have a 20-yr old client, who will be aging out of Foster Care, next month. She delivered her 1st baby, on 06/07/2025, and is in need of a baby carrier/sling, to more easily and safely transport her newborn son. She's, also, in need of a breast pump, to assist her with meeting his feeding needs and clothes small enough to fit a premature/newborn baby. Because she so recently delivered, she is unable to return to work, in the near future, to allow her the resources, to purchase these items.

Please consider opening your hearts and assisting us, in obtaining these items. Gift cards are preferred, no cash payments will be allowed.

The client is a 54-year-old grandmother who has taken responsibility for raising her 5 grandchildren. The client stepped in to take care of the children after their biological mother abandoned them and their biological father was incarcerated. The client is on a fixed income and can barely meet her own needs. In addition, she has multiple health issues. The client wants to keep the children together and provide stability and safety. The client is seeking help with obtaining basic needs items. She is open to receiving gently used items of clothing and shoes. The children are 12, 9, 6, 5 (girls), clothing sizes are 8/tall or 4 pants, medium top, shoes 3, 7/8 pants, small top, shoe 2, 5/slim or 4 pants, x-small or small top, shoe 12 children, 3/4 pants, x-small or small top, shoe 10 children and 10 year-old (boy) 8 pants, shirt-small, shoe 2. The family is appreciative of any assistance provided.

Help a Student Start 9th Grade Strong A local student entering 9th grade has faced many challenges: academic struggles, behavioral concerns, and a recent ADHD diagnosis that finally brought answers. His single mother, raising six children, has worked tirelessly through doctor visits, school meetings, and daily hardships to get him the support he needs. He’ll be starting medication soon to help him succeed, but he also urgently needs glasses to see clearly in class. We’re asking for a $200 pledge to cover an eye exam and frames through our discounted partner on Atlanta’s Upper Westside. Your support can make a life changing difference for his education. Thank you for standing with our students.

I am writing to request support for a dedicated mother of seven children who is currently facing financial hardships. Despite her continued efforts to provide a safe and nurturing home, she is in urgent need of new bedding arrangements for six of her children.

At present, the condition of their mattresses and beds has significantly deteriorated, making it increasingly difficult for the children to rest comfortably and get the sleep they need for their health and development. To ensure their well-being and improve their living conditions, we are seeking assistance in obtaining bunk beds and mattresses that will provide a stable and suitable sleeping environment.