New Life North

A dedicated and newly certified foster mom has just welcomed her very first placement into her home. One of the youth’s wishes is a membership to the YMCA, where they can engage in pro-social activities, build healthy habits, and find a safe, supportive community. We’re seeking a generous donor to help cover the cost of this YMCA membership. Your support will directly empower a young person to participate in positive and life-enriching experiences! Thank you!

Ms. Bell has been working with a truck repair shop to get her only mode of transportation fixed so she can carry out the tasks in her treatment plan. She wants to maintain compliance with substance use treatment and live a drug free lifestyle. The truck repairs total $2000. Mom is able to pay $500 and DHS will assist with $600.00. The truck repair shop has agreed to take a loss of $417.65. That leaves another $900.00 to be requested.

The mother of the child lives in a very rural area of the San Luis valley, and this keeps her from participating in meetings, and advocating for her child. She needs a cell phone she can use to talk to her lawyer and the DHS team. If she gets a new phone she will be able to attend meetings, advocate for her child, and schedule visits with her son.

A provider that has taken in three grandchildren, who is on a low income has had a hard time keeping up with the demands of the growing children. The children are now getting older and the provider is in need of diapers, and walking chairs for the children as they are now starting to move. The provider is asking for a $200 gift card to help her purchase these items for the children. The provider is thankful for any help that is received.

Maternal aunt and uncle recently took in their 6 year old niece. She came from a home infested with bed bugs and could not bring any clothes or personal items. Family has purchased as many things as they are able with no financial assistance yet. They could use clothes for the child (sizes below) as well as gift card for food and clothes. Shirts 10/12 or 14, size 7/10 dress Walmart gift card for clothes King Soopers or Safeway gift card for food

Hello, A family is in need of support from the community for food and basic needs. This family lost more than half of their income and are being impacted by the loss of multiple family members. They are in crucial need of support. A mother supports her two children. Her two adults sons are assisting in paying for the bills and morgage. They are in need of a $200 gift card to Walmart to assist with groceries and basic necessities.

Hello, A family is in need of community support with their utility bill through Colorado Springs Utilities. This family lost more than half of their income and are being impacted by the loss of multiple family members. They are in crucial need of support. A mother supports her two children and her two adults sons are assisting in paying for the bills. They are in need of a $110 to assist in paying this essential bill. They were able to pay $100 but are in need of additional support.

The mother of the children (3 children) is currently asking for support to pay her rent for the month of July. The children are currently in the care of the Department and the mother is working towards her treatment plan. This request would ensure that the mother continues to have stability in her housing and be able to focus on her treatment and getting what she needs done. Thank you! Grace Flynn

Hotel needed!
DHS is involved with this family due to DV between Mom and BF. Dad has stepped up to help his daughters (12,15) and meets with them on different occasions throughout the week. Dad is disabled and doing the best he can. We are asking for help with paying for a hotel, $500 is requested. Dad is working towards getting custody of his daughters and this request would help the family get into housing. Thank you so much for your consideration!! The family greatly appreciates it.

girl, 15 months, who currently lives in a foster home, is looking to be placed with her aunt and uncle. they are in need of a convertible care seat (walmart: Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint All-in-One Convertible) to safely transport the little girl

There is a single mother of two boys who are 6 and 4 years old. The family had to abruptly leave their previous home due to a domestic violence situation. The family had to leave behind and cannot access many items like extra clothing. The two children currently need shoes and other basic need items that the mother is not currently able to afford all at once. The family is grateful to any help.

The biological mother of a child that has been placed in foster care has been evicted from her apartment. This mother is living in her van until something else is figured out. She has had difficulties getting approved for SNAP and is in need of some help with non-perishable items to keep in her van. I am requesting a $100 Wal-Mart gift card so that she can buy some food.