Orchard Hills Church

A single mother is suffering from postpartum depression and residing at the Rescue Mission. Her child is one month old, born June 6. The mother has no support as she grew up in foster care herself. This is her first child and the biological father is not involved. The Rescue Mission makes this new mother wake up and start chores by 445 am. The mother is suffering from lack of sleep as she has a newborn and is forced to leave the Mission every day by 9 am and not able to return until 3 pm. This forces the tired mother to take her infant often times to the library where she spends the entire day until she is able to return to the Mission. But even then, she is not allowed to access her bed until 7 pm. The mother does not use substances. Any support is helpful to this mother, but ideally would benefit most from a sponsor. Once the child is old enough, the mother would like to return back to work if she is able.

Parents are currently homeless and working to find a place to stay. They have a one year old daughter. Both parents are trying to secure daycare and employment. DSS is working with the family and has referred them to housing, parents are donating plasma to stay at hotel but have run out of money. CarePortal also provided a stroller for the child but the stroller broke at the base and wheel. DSS is asking for a 200 gift card and stroller for the baby.

Family is requesting a 10,000-12,000 BTU air condition window unit to cool his home. Family stated they would be okay for now but that when it gets into the 90 degrees that it is unbearable with so many people in the household.

• Teethers and Baby Food* We are reaching out on behalf of a mother in urgent need who is caring for two young children under the age of two. She is currently facing a difficult time and could greatly benefit from some support. We are specifically seeking donations Teethers and Baby Food, especially in pumpkin and banana flavors, which are favorite flavors of her little ones. Your generosity would provide immediate relief and help ensure these children have the essentials they need to thrive.

Diapers We are reaching out on behalf of a mother in urgent need who is caring for two young children under the age of two. She is currently facing a difficult time and could greatly benefit from some support. We are specifically seeking donations of diapers (Pampers brand Size 4). Your generosity would provide immediate relief and help ensure these children have the essentials they need to thrive.

The girl, who is 16 years old, has experienced frequent transitions between foster homes and relative placements throughout her life. We are actively supporting her in maintaining regular school attendance, as she faces challenges related to social anxiety and behavioral concerns. She is currently residing with a relative for a short period, tho she is planning to get custody and due to her recent mobility, she has limited clothing and underwear available. While she is making progress—attending summer school and preparing to begin a life skills program—she would greatly benefit from any assistance with clothing and personal items.

This family has two little children, both under 2 years old, and their mother urgently needs reliable transportation. She depends on her vehicle to take her kids to essential doctor’s appointments and to get to work every day. Right now, her car tires are worn out and unsafe. We’re asking for a Visa gift card to help her buy new tires and keep her family moving safely.

Child is currently placed with paternal great aunt. This is a kinship placement process with this family. Parents have not been taking formula for the child, due to having visitation suspended. There was a CarePortal request for Gentle Ease Enfamil, but wrong formula was delivered. DSS is asking for assistance with this in the form of formula, or a gift card to Walmart so that she may purchase, though aunt is currently recovering from knee surgery and not able to drive..

Updated on June 30, 2025 by an Agency Worker
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Family of 4, 2 adults and to kids, 10 and 14, the 14 years old he is in the spectrum and have speech impairment . The only income that the family have is mother's which is not too high, dad he is disabled and is waiting for his first appointment for disability. They are living in Roanoke for 7 months now. They are trying hard to be update on bills, but they are behind with rent and we are trying to help with that so they don't get evicted. Anything helps.

Family of 4, 2 adults and to kids, 10 and 14, the 14 years old he is in the spectrum and have speech impairment . The only income that the family have is mother's which is not too high, dad he is disabled and is waiting for his first appointment for disability. They are living in Roanoke for 7 months now. They are trying hard to be update on bills, but they are behind with rent and we are trying to help with that so they don't get evicted. Anything helps.

Family of 4, 2 adults and to kids, 10 and 14, the 14 years old he is in the spectrum and have speech impairment . The only income that the family have is mother's which is not too high, dad he is disabled and is waiting for his first appointment for disability. They are living in Roanoke for 7 months now. They are trying hard to be update on bills, but they are behind with rent and we are trying to help with that so they don't get evicted. Anything helps.

Family of 4, 2 adults and to kids, 10 and 14, the 14 years old he is in the spectrum and have speech impairment . The only income that the family have is mother's which is not too high, dad he is disabled and is waiting for his first appointment for disability. They are living in Roanoke for 7 months now. They are trying hard to be update on bills, but they are behind with rent and we are trying to help with that so they don't get evicted. Anything helps.