Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunset

🎉 Exciting News! The University of Florida is generously donating 50 beds and mattresses for children in foster care in the Jacksonville area! 🛏️💙

To receive and store these items, a storage unit has been rented for 6 months. 🙌 The cost for the first 4 months is already covered — we just need help covering the final 2 months.

💵 The remaining cost is only $93, and this small gift will help ensure that children entering foster care have a comfortable bed of their own.

🙏 Thank you for helping us meet this simple but important need!

This family has recently experienced the joy of reunification after one of the children spent time in a specialized therapeutic group home. As they work to rebuild stability and routines, two of the children will be attending a school that requires uniforms.

The mother, who is the primary caregiver, has faced ongoing health challenges that have impacted her ability to work consistently. As a result, she is under significant financial strain and is unable to afford the required uniforms at this time.

The cost of the uniforms is approximately $400 and includes 5 shirts and 5 pants for each child. Providing this support will relieve a financial burden and ensure the children are equipped with the clothing they need to attend school with confidence and dignity.

Your help will not only meet a practical need but will also be a powerful encouragement to a mom doing her best to create a stable, loving home.

We are reaching out on behalf of a 15-year-old girl who has recently been reunified with her mother after enduring significant challenges. She has faced numerous unimaginable traumas at her age. Despite these hardships, she is working to rebuild her life with her mother, who is also navigating her own difficulties. At the moment, this young girl is sleeping in a lofted bunk bed, which is no longer suitable for her. We are seeking a bed frame, mattress, and bedding set to provide her with a safe and comfortable space to rest. It doesn’t need to be brand new—just gently used and clean.

Single mother of two sons suffered tremendous trauma do to DV. She and two sons ran for their lives to the safety of family and friends and are trying to put the pieces of their lives back together. She actively looking for work and trying to find adequate housing for herself and her sons. Because money is tight, she needs assistance with clothing for the girls, school supplies and uniforms, household goods and hygiene products. We are asking for assistance for this family as they are transitioning to a new journey of their lives. We are asking for prayers of protection as they rebuild their family. Thanking you in advance for any assistance. God Bless! Request Type and Description of Needs: Basic Needs Boy age 10 Size 10-12 shirts/shorts/ pants/underwear/socks shoe size 3 School uniforms Red/Blue polo shirts and Khaki shorts Boy age 9 Size 8-10 shirts/shorts/pants/underwear/socks shoe size 1 School uniforms Red/Blue polo shirts and Khaki shorts Shampoo/conditioner/soap/ dish soap/ laundry soap/ school supplies

Mom, husband and children move from North Carolina. The youngest child has been diagnosed with Autism. Due to personal relocation reasons family is currently residing in an Extended Stay hotel. Mom is currently 34 weeks pregnant due to no current insurance with the assistant with Healthy Start is now connected with an OB. Father is working 2 full time jobs to support the family. The family has no car for transportation this has made it difficult to make it to appointments. The family having no transportation is resulting in the family barely having the opportunity to leave the hotel it is a 4 to 5 miles walking distance to go anywhere. Due to current financial situation the family is very limited on purchasing items for newborn, as of date mom has no baby items: Current situation is causing mental health concerns for mother, mental health services are readily available for mom and family. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated to strengthen this bio family and most important providing infant a safe environment to thrive and facilitate in practicing safe sleep and SIDS reduction. Mom was a very active citizen in her community ministering to families and youth all over the world.

Items Needed-not found on list:

Bassinet-$150.00 Bobby Pillow-$30.00 Clothes-Newborn 0 to 3 months-any help will benefit Nursing Bra-$30.00 Changing Table-$100

We have a 15-year-old child who has recently entered the care system under specific circumstances. His behavior has been challenging for family members and other care facilities to manage. Currently, he is receiving a variety of services and counseling. Recently, he has expressed an interest in photography and college, which we believe could be a positive outlet for him.

To support his interest, we’re looking for a camera—nothing extravagant, just something he can use to practice and develop his photography skills. If anyone has a camera they no longer use and is willing to donate, or if you know of any affordable options, it would be greatly appreciated.

We understand this may seem like an unusual request, but anything that helps him focus on something positive, have fun, and take his mind off the challenges he’s faced would mean a lot. Thank you for your consideration!

We have a situation where the child has been potentially moved to a long-term caregiver's home following a DCF inadequate supervision incident. The child's father deals with long-term substance abuse and is not currently able to care for the child(ren). The youngest victim child is staying with a family member here in St. John's County. The case is currently under investigation. The safety monitor and caregiver live in a home with 2 beds. The child victim is currently staying on a couch in the living room. We are asking for a bunkbed for the two children in the home, so the child does not have to sleep on the couch following this incident.

We are seeking a gas card for a family living in St. Johns County. The family is comprised of 4 children and 2 adults - all children are elementary-aged. They are all excited to be visiting family in the northeast this summer; however, extraneous circumstances have made saving for the trip especially difficult. The family could greatly use a gas card to help cover the cost of gas to and from their family out of state. By supporting this request, we can help a family of young children build core summer memories, help hard-working parents refresh their energy, and strengthen their bond with their extended family.

Single mother who has just recently found safety from a DV situation is desperately trying to regain her independence. This single mother is operating on a very limited budget. She is becoming stable but is still in-need-of assistance. She is also looking for a better paying employment to sustain her family. While keeping the lights on, the rent paid, and food on the table she has discovered she is unable to buy clothing for the children. She is working very hard to create a safe environment for her children. We are requesting assistance with clothing for her children. She does not have adequate transportation to pick up the clothing so it will have to be delivered. We appreciate all assistance for this family that also needs a church home. Thank you so much for your kindness and God Bless! Clothing – girl 7/8 and boy 3T.

Single mother and her son are doing everything they can to make ends meet. The mom is a hard worker and looking for better employment to sustain herself and her son while trying keep food on the table, pay bills, and get to work. She is struggling but praying for a better employment opportunity that will assist her in making a better life for her and her son. She is stretching her funds to keep everything from being shut off and her son fed. She is needing assistance with clothing for her son and herself. We are requesting clothing assistance for this single mother and her son. Thank you for any assistance provided and please keep this mother in prayer as she is seeking new employment to take care of her family. God Bless!

An expectant mother of two (boys aged 5 and 3 years old) could use assistance obtaining baby items. The client is expecting a baby girl. The client is currently unemployed but is enrolled in school full time to better her future. The client is behind on rent and other expenses and is worried about not being able to purchase baby necessities. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

This young lady is doing her best to care for herself and manage her daily responsibilities, but transportation has become a major barrier. She is in need of support to help her purchase a bus pass, which would allow her to attend important doctor’s appointments, shop for groceries, and take care of essential errands. More than that, it would give her the independence and freedom to move about her community—something so many of us take for granted. A small act of help could make a meaningful difference in her journey toward stability and well-being.