Lancaster Vineyard Church

A brave 22-year-old caregiver has stepped up to care for her 17-year-old sister through a kinship placement. Despite her young age, she has taken on this responsibility with love and determination. Recently, she suffered a broken wrist, making it impossible for her to work. She and her sister are currently staying with another sister and her sister’s fiancé while she searches for a stable place to call home.

She is doing everything she can to support her little sister, including applying for SNAP benefits and Medicaid, and is now waiting to hear back on the status of those applications. In the meantime, she has been relying on food pantries, but those resources are limited and don’t always meet their needs.

She is seeking help with groceries so she can provide healthy, nourishing meals for her sister and herself. She is also in the process of applying for unemployment and actively searching for housing to give her sister a sense of stability and home.

This young woman and her sister have already faced so much at such young ages, yet they continue to move forward with strength and hope. Any support with groceries or gift cards would mean the world to them. The family is incredibly grateful for any kindness shown during this difficult time.

A loving and supportive family has recently welcomed a 4-month-old child into their home while also caring for their own biological child. As they work hard to provide a safe and nurturing environment, their financial responsibilities have significantly increased. Due to the added costs of caring for the new child, the family has fallen behind on two essential bills: utilities and electricity. Assistance with these bills will help the family catch up and maintain a stable, comfortable home environment for both children. Any help for this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

This devoted grandmother is doing her best to care for her three beloved grandchildren—a 16-year-old girl, a 14-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old boy. Recently, she suffered a stroke and spent time in the hospital. She is now back home, recovering, and trying to maintain a stable environment for her grandchildren. Living on a fixed income, she’s facing a difficult challenge: her bathtub is no longer draining, making daily care and hygiene a struggle. She is kindly asking for help—whether it's someone who can repair the tub or assist her in finding a plumber. Any support during this time would mean the world to her and her family.

62231414- A loving family has taken in their 2 cousins ages (10) and (11) and the family has 2 bio kids of their own. One of the children does have some behavior issues and the family was able to get get help for that children. This loving family are doing the best they can to provide the basic needs for all the children but it has been a struggle due to the family loosing the financial assistance they were receiving for the 2 children. The family is in need of some home repairs. The family stated that the back door is broken and the edges of the door is falling apart, the siding on the home is cracking, the shower is leaking and the children's shower is also leaking and missing tiles from the shower wall. The garage door opener is broken too and so is a window. The family has a WELL that they get water from and they stated that they had the Well fixed but think that it still might need some work. It was stated that having enough food is challenging since they have 2 more people in the home. The family is in need of financial assistance to help with food and home repairs. The main caregiver is due to have surgery soon and the family will be down to one income and they are hoping that someone can help their family. Gift card for groceries, Any help for this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. * Blessings*

We are working with a single mother and her 3 children (ages 11, 7 and 4) who have fled their home due to domestic violence. Two of the children have special needs. She and the children are currently staying with her parents while she determines next steps. We are connecting her with legal resources and some support for basic needs. She has asked about counseling for herself and her youngest child (the other 2 children receive counseling through their school). We would love to connect her with a free counseling service, or ask if a church partner would be willing to cover the cost of a couple counseling sessions with a local provider.

A devoted grandmother, who has lovingly stepped in to raise her eight-year-old granddaughter, is in need of support to provide her with school uniforms. She is doing everything she can to care for her granddaughter, but being on a fixed income and facing reduced work hours during the summer—due to her job with Columbus City Schools—has made it difficult to afford the essentials. The cost of the uniforms is around $200, and any support would mean the world to this family. Your kindness would help ensure this little girl can start school feeling confident and prepared.

A devoted and loving caregiver is currently raising her 11-year-old grandson and 4-year-old granddaughter, providing them with a safe, stable, and nurturing home. Despite facing challenges, she continues to pour her heart into giving these children the love and care they need.

Recently, her television stopped working. Watching movies together after school and in the evenings has become a cherished part of their routine—it brings comfort, helps support the children’s emotional well-being, and strengthens their bond as a family. She is hoping for support in replacing the TV, whether through a donation of a gently used one or help in obtaining a new one, so they can continue enjoying those special moments together.

Additionally, clothing gift cards would be a tremendous help, as she is on a fixed income and doing everything she can to provide for the children on her own. Any support—big or small—would make a meaningful difference in their lives and be deeply appreciated.

This mother has three young children in her home and needs assistance with cleaning and organization of the family home. The home conditions are described as very dirty and cluttered. There is dog & cat in the home. The conditions in the home were described as deplorable. The children's beds were observed to have no bedlinens and dirty discolored mattresses. The parent is in need of assistance with cleaning and decluttering to ensure the children all have a safe clean home free of bugs , clutter and debris. A cleaning company is being requested.

A 20 year old went to court to take custody of their two siblings, 7 and 15, in 2023 due to their parents' struggle with substance abuse. Their siblings safety and well being were at risk, and they stepped in to provide them with stability and the care they needed. They have struggled financially but have been getting by. The 20 year had a stable job that they thought would be long term. So once they got custody of their siblings they used their savings to get ahead on bills and buying necessary household items for them all. Unfortunately, they lost that job and had some medical issues. Despite the setbacks, they have been working for DoorDash and UberEats while looking for a new job to keep an income in the house. They just recently got a warehouse job with a consistent schedule and weekly pay. Since losing their job they are just a little behind on rent and asking for help to catch up so these siblings can stay together and not lose their housing. They will be able to keep up their rent moving forward with this new job. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

A devoted and loving grandmother has opened her heart and home to care for her four young grandchildren, ages 8, 7, 4, and 2. As she embraces this new chapter as their full-time caregiver, she is doing everything she can to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Currently living on a fixed income, she is facing financial hardship and is in urgent need of support with her rent in the amount of $800. This assistance would help her maintain stable housing while she awaits approval from Section Eight for her housing voucher. This transition has not been easy, but she is doing her best to adjust and create a sense of stability for the children. Any support offered during this time would mean the world to her and her family. It would allow the children to remain in a loving kinship placement with their grandmother—keeping them connected to family and surrounded by love, and will provide her with the time she needs until her benefits are in place to sustain them moving forward.

A grandmother has legal custody of her young grandson but gets no financial assistance because Children Services was never involved. She can not work because she is disabled. She is on disability and getting SNAP benefits. They are managing to get by each month but after all the rain that has come their basement flooded and burnt out the motor in their washing machine. They can not afford to get a new one at this time and they are asking for some assistance. Any help is very appreciated.

A loving and devoted grandmother has opened her heart and home to raise her three grandchildren, ages 14, 13, and 10. She has taken on this journey alone, doing everything she can to provide them with a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Her love and determination are unwavering, even as she faces daily challenges with very limited support.

One of her current struggles is not having a washer and dryer. With no reliable transportation, getting to the laundromat has become incredibly difficult, especially while juggling the needs of three growing children. A washer and dryer in the home would not only ease a major burden but also allow her to focus more fully on caring for her grandchildren.

She lives on a fixed income and cannot afford to purchase these appliances on her own. She is humbly reaching out, hoping for the kindness of volunteers or donors who might be able to help. This grandmother is doing her very best to raise her grandchildren with love, dignity, and hope — and your support could make a lasting difference in their lives.