Cowboy Church of Ellis County

A single mother who is struggling financially is in need of purchasing shorts for her 11 yr old daughter. She wears a size 12 in girls clothes. Can be new or gently used.

Maternal grandmother needs assistance providing basic needs for her grandson. Grandmother has no help from the parents and has limited family support. Grandmother is in need of formula (Enfamil Gentlease), diapers (size 4), wipes and a stroller for the baby. Child is 8 months old. With these items she will be able to provide him with basic necessities.

A 2nd grade student and his family were unfortunately involved in a severe car wreck. Student's father and uncle passed away and mother who was pregnant, is in a coma and baby was born a premie and currently in the NICU. The student has 3 other siblings older/younger siblings as well. They are all currently being cared for by relatives. Any amount for gas gift cards would be helpful to family as they travel back and forth between schools and hospital visits.

The grandmother and aunt were already raising aunt's three children. They have recently taken on 5 more children (grandchildren/nephews). They are all currently residing in a 2 bedroom apartment and there is not enough bedding. The mother is out of county working services, and the fathers are in prison. Grandmother is working and aunt is a stay at home mom as several of the children are not school age. They are in need of air mattresses that they can blow up at night and place in the floors of the bedrooms and living room and then deflate and store during the day to have space. I am requesting for 3 twins, but 1 full and 1 twin may also do.

The mother and father are struggling at this time, with providing proper care for their children. Although, they have tried to reach out to several agencies for help. Upon visiting with the family, they are in dire need of help with repairing their toilet. They have tried several ways to repair their toilet. They have tried to get the toilet unclogged but after so many months, the toilet reverts back to the same problems. The home is rented by the family but in the lease, the renters have sole responsibilities of repairing any damages to the home. At this time, the parents are unable to pay for new toilet. The family will also need an installment of the toilet.

Grandmother caring for her 2 grandchildren needs mattress and bedding to provide a safe and healthy home in order to maintain the kinship placement. This family is living on a limited income and is need of a twin mattress with bedding, plus bedding for a queen size bed in order to provide a clean and comfortable living space for the children. The goal is to make the house safe and adequate so that the family can stay together.

A young 19 year old mom and her 6 month old daughter just moved from Utah. She is trying to get back on her feet from being involved in a domestic violence relationship. She does not work and her highest level of education is 8th grade. Mom is from mexico and only speaks spanish, she relies heavily on her aunt but her aunt can only help so much.

Some other items being requested is

baby bottles 3 in 1 carseat that grows with the child baby clothes for a girl in size 6 to 9 months woman adult clothes - size 11 in pants and size medium or large in shirts

The mom is currently not working due to having a baby. She hasn't been able to work since having the baby. Dad currently is working on and off jobs and at the moment they do not have income and family is helping. Mom stated she went to food stamps and applied,but she is currently waiting for the application to be processed. The family is needing help with groceries and baby items.

The family needs assistance with funds to move back home to Louisiana where the family support is. The family is a family of 7 and has limited support here in TX. The mom is wanting to move back to LA and does not have the money to afford the Uhaul. Budget truck quoted $400 for a one way Uhaul rental from here to LA. Being back in LA with family would be a better for mom and the children.

The girls mother unexpectedly passed away she leaves behind 4 beautiful daughters—their ages are 3 months old, 7 years old, 15 years old and 18 years old. This unimaginable loss has shaken this family to its core.

Their maternal grandmother has stepped in to care for the children. They have little to no support financially. Their grandmother is doing all she can to provide them with stability, love, and support during this painful time. The children are currently sleeping on couches and air mattresses and she wants to make them as comfortable as she can. The children and their grandmother would greatly appreciate all the help they can get.

• Mattresses and Bed (Twin size or queen size)
• Diapers (size 1) and Wipes Clothes (dresses, pants, shorts) - sizes 3-6 months, juniors size 11/30, Juniors size 14-16

A single mother with 4 children is in need of 2 bunk beds. The children were sleeping on air mattress and are no longer in good condition. Any help would be appreciated.

Client recently moved from out of state with her finance and kids. She is pregnant and does not have a bed.