Saddleback Church (Lake Forest)

devoted single dad to his 5-year-old son, who is nonverbal and diagnosed with autism. For some time, they experienced homelessness and were living in hotels. Despite the challenges, he has worked tirelessly to create a better life for his son—and recently, he was blessed to secure permanent housing. Due to the high cost of living, he is struggling to afford basic household items for his family. These items would create a safe and comfortable home for his young son. These may seem like small things, but they will help this dad start strong on giving his son a new life. Here are the items needed:

Blanket for twin size bed and queen size bed and pillows

4 Towels and a bathmat

Cookware (pots, pans)

Dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups)

Silverware and basic cooking utensils

We are coming alongside a young couple who are about to welcome their first baby. She is 17 years old and just graduated high school, and he is 16 and currently finishing his senior year at a high school in Santa Ana. Becoming new parents at such a young age comes with many challenges especially when it’s difficult to find steady employment at their age.

As they prepare for the arrival of their newborn, one of the most helpful ways we can support them is by helping with baby essentials. They are in need of clothing for their newborn, and a Target gift card would allow them to get diapers, wipes, and other important items. Groceries would also be a huge blessing as they begin adjusting to life as a young family.

This is a time of transition, full of unknowns, but also full of love and hope. We want to make sure they feel supported and seen as they take this big step into parenthood. We are so grateful for any support that helps lighten the load for them.

Hi we have young mom that is 19 years old, recently graduated from high school, and is preparing to start her first year at community college. She has worked incredibly hard to get to this point all while raising her child as a single mother.

Right now, she is staying with a friend while she waits to move into her new apartment on the 15th. This transition represents a major step toward stability and independence for her and her baby.

As she gets ready to move in, one essential item still needed is a refrigerator. This is a critical need to ensure she can store food safely for herself and her child. It’s a key piece in helping her establish a healthy and stable home as she begins this next chapter.

We are so grateful for any help or connections that can make this possible. Thank you for being part of the community that uplifts and supports young moms building a better future.

Young adult trying to obtain her drivers license. She did save and was able to get 4 driving instructions. However, since she doesn't have relatives to practice driving outside of the lessons she feels she needs more. Link to driving school is in description to pay direct or financial assistance if available. Go To Link

Single mother of 2 who is need of fresh foods. Cal Fresh has cut funding and with kids not in school food programs for the summer is struggling with fresh produce for kids.

Transitional age youth , who just graduated community college with a 4.0 and off to Northridge this fall. Youth has taught herself Canva and does alot of social media work for small organizations as income. Her computer has died and needs help with purchasing a new one. She is asking for help with gift cards to Best Buy, she can not afford a new one however, was hoping to purchase something refurbished.

A dedicated and loving caretaker to her three-year-old daughter, who has Autism and additional medical needs, is facing severe financial hardship as she struggles to cover the cost of childcare. Delays in receiving state-funded childcare assistance have left her with no choice but to consider taking time off work, which has caused her to fall behind on essential bills.

Providing temporary support to cover her utility expenses would allow this single mother to redirect her limited resources toward her daughter’s urgent childcare needs until the state funding comes through. This assistance would be a lifeline for a mom who has been stretched to her limits while ensuring her child receives the care and support she deserves.

The client is a 14-year-old female who was removed from her parents at the age of 9, due to neglect (substance abuse/domestic violence) by the mother and her significant other. Child’s bio-father passed away when she was 3. The child was placed in a stable foster home where she remains to date. Mother’s reunification svcs have been terminated; the child is likely to remain in foster care as she does not wish to be adopted or placed in legal guardianship.

The foster parents report the child is a pleasure to have in their home – she is respectful and listens well. The child recently completed 7th grade and admitted she spends much of her time alone in her room. To address/mitigate isolative behaviors, we investigated her interests. This child is quite amazing and is talented in the arts. She enjoys reading, drawing, and is interested in learning to play the flute and violin. Respectfully, we would like to request the following:

• Art Supplies – graphite pencils, sketchbooks, or a gift card to Target, Walmart, or an arts supply store so she can purchase art supplies.
• Gift card to a bookstore such as Barnes and Noble to buy books for summer reading.
• Donation of a gently used flute and/or violin so she can join the school band or take music lessons. Thank you for your consideration in assisting with the requested items. Obtaining these items will help prevent isolative behaviors, increase social integration and self-confidence, and develop her artistic skills.

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.