Word of Life Evangelical

DSS is working with a mother of 2, to help her to get food. This families Snap benefits ($567) were stolen from her EBT card, and since the federal government is no longer replacing stolen funds, it has left them in a bind. Mom does work, but does not receive child support from her children's father.
Mom currently has a broken ankle, and is unable to drive, making the situation even harder.

I hope that you are able to help this family out, by delivering some food to them. Thank you.

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.

Two children are in Roanoke City DSS custody, and their parents are working toward getting them back by attending weekly visitation. They are also attending weekly counseling, per the department's request, but they do not have their own form of transportation. I am seeking two 31-day bus passes to help them with transportation to and from these events. Thank you in advance.

Single mother of 8 is currently needing help with underwear and socks for her children. Mother recently had a baby that has some medical issues and she is not working at the moment. Sizes are 16, 8 and 5 for the boys and girls size 6. She has minimal support system and could benefit from someone reaching out to her as well. She has also noticed a couple of roaches recently in her home and would like to get roach traps or spray.

Mother and father of 3 of their own children have taken in 4 additional children to avoid them coming into foster care due to substance use by the biological mother. The youngest child is on formula and this is a large expense. Trying to aid the sudden financial strain the family has now caring for 4 additional children. The biological mother could also benefit from a support system as well. Baby is currently on Enfamil in the purple can.

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.

I am working with a mother and father, who have a young child- and are struggling with lack of financial resources to replace the door to their home. They currently do not have a front door- it is entirely broken, and just props up on the frame at night but is not at all attached. It is a safety hazard to the family to not have a door to their home, putting them at risk of harm. Any assistance that could be provided to this family to either obtain a new door, or help them put the door in would be greatly appreciated.

I am working with a single mother of 7 children, with minimal support and money- who is in need of child proofing door handles. Some door alarms have already been provided to her, but she could benefit from the door handles as well- to keep her young children inside at all times- as some of her children are very young.

Family is in need of 10,000 BTU window AC unit. Family's HVAC system is broken and is needing assistance with getting it fixed. Family has been using one window AC unit but needs another to get through the recent weather hitting 90 degrees heat.

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.