Response Team

Individual separated from his wife for two years and previously lived with his sister in small apartment during that time. He had the prospect of a job on June 1st & showed paperwork to landlord to certify this was so and was granted the one-bedroom apartment for himself & his 12-year-old daughter after a very long search. After orientation at the new job, he found out the job was cancelled. He began searching for another job immediately; found one--which he started today. He will receive his first paycheck on July 3rd, but it won't be enough to cover his rent, which is actually due July 1st (four days from this writing). His paycheck will ultimately cover his rent and other cost of living items, but for now, he's in a difficult situation. He is going to do his best to scrape together money from his side business of detailing cars, but time is limited to do that (there's only one free day before July 1st). I told him that we would try to help him, but there were no promises. I encouraged him to speak to his landlord, too, and find out if there's a grace period. I also prayed with him. Any amount of money would help toward him not losing the apartment he worked so hard to find.

I am reaching out with a heartfelt request on behalf of a single mother in our community who is currently facing significant financial hardship while raising her five children. As you can imagine, balancing the responsibilities of providing food, transportation, and other daily essentials for a large family can be overwhelming—especially with limited resources.

We are seeking sponsorship in the form of gift cards for groceries and gas, which would provide immediate relief and support to help meet her family’s basic needs. Grocery store and gas station gift cards, even in small denominations, can make a meaningful difference.

I have been working with Mom for almost 2 years. She had a very serious problem with addition until October 2023, when she gave birth to a baby girl. She has been clean and sober since then, now has full custody of her daughter, is employed with stable housing and is doing great. Mom has older kids, 15-year-old twin boys and a 17-year-old. The older kids have been in foster care; since Mom has turned her life around, she has reestablished relationships with them. They are visiting, and the family may be soon reunited. They are in a very small space right now, but Mom is hoping to be approved for a larger home soon. Mom is humble and reluctant to ask, but she needs 4 sets of twin sheets and comforters, pillows, towels, deodorants, soaps, toothpaste, shampoo, and toiletries for the older kids, toilet paper, size 4 diapers, baby shampoo and lotions, plastic hangers and plastic bins for storage.
Mom is open to a gift certificate or to someone who can assist her with planning and shopping. Thank you in advance.

We have an opportunity to bless a lovely lady with two small kids that has just completed her transition from homelessness to getting an apartment of her own. She’s worked really hard and would love some assistance getting some basic pieces of furniture secured. We have been able to provide a queen size bed and frame as well as two toddler beds with mattresses and bedding for everyone. We still need some assistance finding two small dressers for this family.