Harbor Point Church

This request is for urgent rental assistance for a mother who has demonstrated significant progress in stabilizing her life and reuniting with her 11-year-old son following previous involvement with DCFS. After completing her services with DCFS and regaining custody, mother maintained a safe and nurturing environment for her son for the past seven months. Mother is currently employed at a small packing company; however, recent reductions in hours—combined with the unexpected burden of a medical bill and necessary car repairs—have severely impacted her ability to meet rent obligations. Mother currently resides in a converted garage, the only available shelter for her and her child. She has fallen behind on rent for June and is unable to pay for July, putting her at imminent risk of eviction. Without immediate assistance, the family faces displacement and possible homelessness. The mother would be forced to live in her car with her 11-year-old son, a circumstance that would jeopardize the child’s safety and emotional well-being. Stable housing is critical to maintaining a secure, structured environment for the child who has already experienced prior disruptions. By resolving this emergency housing need, the mother can focus on increasing work hours, addressing basic needs, and continuing to parent effectively. This support will help prevent a housing crisis that could threaten the permanency of the child’s placement and the mother’s reunification success. Thank you.

Individual separated from his wife for two years and previously lived with his sister in small apartment during that time. He had the prospect of a job on June 1st & showed paperwork to landlord to certify this was so and was granted the one-bedroom apartment for himself & his 12-year-old daughter after a very long search. After orientation at the new job, he found out the job was cancelled. He began searching for another job immediately; found one--which he started today. He will receive his first paycheck on July 3rd, but it won't be enough to cover his rent, which is actually due July 1st (four days from this writing). His paycheck will ultimately cover his rent and other cost of living items, but for now, he's in a difficult situation. He is going to do his best to scrape together money from his side business of detailing cars, but time is limited to do that (there's only one free day before July 1st). I told him that we would try to help him, but there were no promises. I encouraged him to speak to his landlord, too, and find out if there's a grace period. I also prayed with him. Any amount of money would help toward him not losing the apartment he worked so hard to find.

Our client's case just closed and we represent her as the parent. She has 2 children, ages 3 and 9 months. She just recently moved into her own apartment with her children with hardly anything. She has no money and is no longer receiving funding, as her case closed. She is in need of food for her and her children, as she stated that they have nothing to eat. She also needs clothing for her daughters who wears a size 3T/4T (3 year old) and the baby wears a size 9 to 12 months. She was also requesting a toddler bed for the 3 year old. It is my hope that we can help this family.

On 6/9/25, child (age 8) started her conditioning for her bone morrow transplant with radiation for 4 days straight and then the transplant was conducted on 6/14/25. Also, sibling, child, (age 4) bone morrow will be extracted for the transplant. Last month, Mother car was repossessed, and mother used the RENT money to get the car back and now the families rent is overdue, and the family received a three-day pay or quit notice. Mother is not working in order to be with child daily at the hospital. Gas is costly, while mother goes back and forth from the hospital to home during day and at night to be with her other 3 children. Mother is the only adult in the home and the only provider.

A victim of domestic violence and single mother of three children who completed a parenting, DV program, DV support group and individual counseling is achieving independence and about to have her DCFS closed by court next month as she has been able to keep her children safe. However, as she navigates the journey toward financial independence, she is also adjusting to the rising cost of living and having her children home for summer. Mother has been resourceful with applying for Cal Fresh and viisting local food pantries but is still running low on food this summer. This is a challenging time for her, and any assistance for the family would greatly be appreciated. Family is in need of a food gift card to Walmart or any other super market in the area to help feed the children fo rtherest of the summer.

We’re reaching out on behalf of a brave young mom who is currently navigating pregnancy while finishing high school. She’s expecting a baby girl and is in need of essential baby items to prepare for this life-changing moment.

As she enters her senior year, she’s determined to graduate but with so much uncertainty ahead, she’s feeling nervous about how she’ll manage school and motherhood at the same time. She is doing her best to stay strong and focused, but the reality is that preparing for a baby is overwhelming especially as a teen.

We are asking for her for a $250 Target gift card to help her purchase essentials like diapers, baby clothes, bottles, and other necessities she can buy for her baby boy

A 17-year-old foster youth, a recent immigrant and primarily Spanish-speaking, has found comfort and joy in reading as she adjusts to a new country and language. Her favorite hobby is reading young adult fiction—especially in Spanish, which helps her feel connected to her roots while continuing to grow.

She is hoping to receive a Kindle and an Amazon gift card so she can access books in her native language and continue exploring stories that inspire and empower her.

This small gesture would mean so much to her, offering both comfort and a creative outlet as she builds a new life here. Thank you for considering this heartfelt request.

I have attached a kindle. It does not have to be this exact one. The gift card is to buy books on the kindle. We are asking for $50 but anything would be appreciated.

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The referred family is requesting assistance obtaining a dining table and baby stroller. The single mother of four children is the sole provider of for the family and needs a little help making the home as comfortable as possible for her children. She is seeking assistance with obtaining a stroller and dining table for the family. The family would appreciate any help and want to explore all the options to make their children as comfortable as possible at home.

Who needs help? Client has recently become a kinship caregiver to grandchildren, due to several CPS cases active with bio mom, Caregiver is living in an air bnb trailer for the last 3 months and is having a hard time paying for rent food and now taking care of grandchildren, we are looking for support the caregiver and family during this difficult time. What do they need? looking for gift card to go grocery shopping or support is getting food for her family, family is having a hard time with monthly bills at the moment and was not prepared to take in grandchildren.
Client is having a hard time playing catch up with the unplanned situation client is looking for food for the next couple weeks/ month to support the other needs like bills and rent. Caregiver is really having a hard time at the moment with the child moving into an already temp. housing placement. Getting food will ease some of the stress and will help her take care of some other bills.

The clients are grandparents in their 60s, and they’ve been the primary caregivers for their 2 granddaughters (ages 16yo and 8yo) for the last 18 months as their son (the bio-dad) passed away. The bio-mom has unfortunately not been able to provide care to the girls, as she’s dealing with mental health issues and substance use disorder. When the girls first came into the clients’ care, the family was able to financially meet most of the household’s needs, despite being on a fixed income. Both grandparents receive social security benefits, and that was where most of the family’s financial assistance came from. However, in April 2024, Grandma’s social security disability funding stopped. Grandma was able to get her social security disability funding back in January 2025 (for the full amount previously awarded). Unfortunately, due to the 10 months where social security funding was stopped, the family fell behind on their finances. The YMCA Kinship Support Program was able to provide financial assistance for back-rent owed, but we’re hoping the family can receive financial assistance so that they get caught up on their past due SDGE bill ($383) AND the family can receive some new, comfortable bedding for the girls (a twin-sized sheet set and a full-sized sheet set). The clients have already expressed their gratitude for any financial assistance that can be provided.

Currently working with a family who is experiencing some financial difficulties. Client has 1 ½ year old and a newborn baby. Client does not have a stroller and struggles to do community outings with both children. Client's 1 ½ year old has some physical disabilities that prevents her from walking. Client is not working currently, but would like to work once her baby is little older. Client is in need of clothing for her two children. Thank You in advance for your support and consideration with helping this family. A link of the baby Double Stroller as a suggestion can be found in the notes section.

Mother needs one twin bed mattress, a waterproof twin mattress protector, and a twin bed frame for her child. Mother purchased a new mattress for the child back in October 2024 and had been wrapping the mattress in plastic to help protect the mattress, as the child frequently wets the bed. The child broke his bedframe by jumping on it and the mattress was soiled and had started to produce a heavy urine smell that spread from child’s room throughout the home; thus, mother had to throw both the mattress and bedframe away. Mother is unable to purchase said items for the child. Mother does have family; however, they have distanced themselves due to the intense behaviors of the child. The child is autistic; he elopes, has severe outbursts, can become violent and verbally aggressive. DCFS is requesting a twin bed mattress, a waterproof twin mattress protector, and a twin bedframe, otherwise the child will remain sleeping on a pallet of blankets on the floor. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately, DCFS’ timeframe in providing these items would take too long, as the child needs a mattress and bed frame. The total estimated cost of the items is $430.00.