Crossroads Church

I am currently working with a single father to help him navigate resources and steps to take to help better the well-being and safety of his three young children. This father has been working toward goals with such incredible determination and drive. He has jumped through so many hoops already to get his children in childcare so he can go back to work full-time. He has secured employment and is now looking for additional resources to help get clothing for his children who are needing an upgrade in sizes. I have never worked with such a driven and positive individual when facing such obstacles all on his own. He is in need of the following sizes and looking for multiple outfits for each child: -4T for the 3 year old (boy) -3T for the 2 year old (boy) -6-9 months for the 5 month old

These are foster parents who have fallen on difficult times and need some support paying a bill. This will help alleviate stress for the family and allow them to get back on track with their bills.

A close-knit family, consisting of a 79-year-old grandmother, her 29-year-old granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren (ages 4 and 5), reached out to OhioKAN for assistance in obtaining a living room furniture set and two $100 Amazon gift cards that will cover clothing/hard goods for the children. The grandmother has been the kinship caregiver for all three grandchildren throughout their lives and formally adopted the younger two in 2022. Shortly after the adoption, she was diagnosed with a chronic illness, leading the 29-year-old granddaughter to take on the role of primary caregiver for the household.

However, last month the granddaughter underwent back surgery, which has temporarily prevented her from working. Despite her ongoing efforts to maintain a stable and nurturing environment, the family’s limited income makes it difficult to afford essential items such as children’s clothing and household furnishings. Additionally, much of their furniture was water-damaged after being placed on the porch during a move, as it could not fit into their new living space.

Any support provided to this family during this challenging time would be deeply appreciated and would help ensure the continued stability and well-being of the children.

Please help a loving grandmother who took in her two grandsons send them to summer camp. She is employed and has worked hard to gather the funds needed, but isn't quite there. She applied for a scholarship the camp offered, and was approved which decreased the rates. However, due to a recent HVAC failure she had to take money out of her retirement to get a new one installed as the temperatures were very low. This unexpectant expense has made her budget tighter than she had predicted. She would like to send the boys to camp to give them new experiences, to encourage them to make friends with their peers, and keep them active over the summer. The family would be very grateful for a donation as this is a positive experience the kinship caregiver was hoping to be able to give her grandsons.

We work with families that are Kinship Care providers. This mother is in need of a stroller for the child that was recently placed in her home. Having the child placed in her home was something that she was not expecting and she doesn't have the money to purchase a stroller for the child. She is doing everything that she can to care for this child so she doesn't have to go Foster Care

The parent that we are working with has a child placed in her care through the Kinship program when the child was removed by JFS. She is in need of a new stroller for this child because the child has turned 1 year old and is on the heavier side an she is struggling carrying the child around. She does work but is struggling to take care of the bills and essentials for the child since this placement took place. She is working very hard to keep the child in her home and not placed in the foster care system.

Single pregnant mother of 4 children, 2 boys ages 3 and 10 years and 2 girls ages 5 and 8 years in need of any baby supplies available. Mother is 32 weeks pregnant and has no baby supplies. Diapers, wipes, bottles, crib and car seat are mother's urgent needs, however anything helps. Mother was asked to vacate the premises at her previous apartment leaving her and the 4 children homeless. The child's father is allowing mother to stay with him temporarily. Mother is in school and was working but is now due in April and unable to work. Mother is working with a life coach and case management to link with resources and employment and will go back to work after she gives birth. Mother can maintain future needs due to going back to work but needs assistance bridging this gap.

I am currently working with a single mother, Brandi, who resides in her home with two minor children. Brandi has recently fallen on hard times that placed her and her children in a vulnerable position. She has been doing her best to maintain stability for her family, but mounting financial challenges have made it difficult.

Brandi’s most urgent need right now is assistance with her past due utility bill. Her electricity has been disconnected since falling behind in December, and the total balance needed to restore service is $800.00, and the total bill is $1230.00. Without power, Brandi is unable to provide basic needs like keeping food fresh, heating or cooling/heating the home, or creating a safe environment for her children.

Brandi is working hard to rebuild. She is currently pursuing employment opportunities and focused on creating a better life for her children. However, this overdue utility balance is a major barrier keeping her from moving forward.

Any support toward this need would help strengthen this family, allowing Brandi to get her electricity restored and continue her progress toward stability and independence for herself and her children.

Thank you for your consideration.