Christ Church Grand Rapids

Our client is an eighteen year old orphan, from Eritrea. He suffered extensive physical trauma on his journey to the United States - he wishes to complete high school and study medicine in whatever capacity he is able (he said "I could be a doctor or I could be a CNA, I just want to help others how I was helped."

He is moving out of his group home and needs a bed, pillow and linens - this would allow him to sleep consistently, despite his chronic physical pain. If he's sleeping and experiencing less pain (from sleeping on a cot or floor, which is his current plan) he will have a better chance at completing high school and furthering his study, allowing him to serve others/his community. He's such a bright and hopeful young man, if we could do this for him we know that he will move mountains!

We have a foster family with placement of 4 siblings that are experiencing behavioral struggles. They are in need of alarms for the children's bedroom doors so they can hear them coming and going. There are many options, and many of the door alarms come in packs of 4. This will help to relieve provider burnout and keep all 4 children in their current placement, as well as provide the foster parents with a sense of safety.

Updated on April 25, 2025 by an Agency Worker
There are two adults in the home as well.

Hello, seeking fans for a local family. This single mom of four children is in need of fans for the upcoming spring/summer, to keep the home cooled down in the summer heat. Used fans would also be acceptable!

Hello, a single mom of four is in need of a few mobile home skirting panels for the family home. If the family does not replace the damaged/missing panels, they are at risk of being written up or evicted. Only six white panels are needed, and they will not need assistance with installing! I can provide a picture of the current skirting upon request

I have a Foster Care youth on my case who was removed from their Bio family when they were young and is now in High School and has no contact with their birth mother. They have recently expressed interest in obtaining a DNA test to learn more about their family heritage and ancestry and talked about wanting to do a home test kit from Ancestery.com

Mom is suddenly caring for 7 children on her own. She does not have booster seats for her 2 youngest children. Now that the car seat laws have changed, she is in need. She works part time and depended on her husband for the majority of the finances. He was recently picked up by ICE and may be deported due to not having papers. Please help!!

I am working with a family of four (daughter 9 years old, daughter 14 years old, mom, and dad). The two girls are currently placed in foster homes. Prior to coming into care, the family lived at motel. Mom and Dad continue to reside at the motel. The family recently got their car repossessed due to financial strains. Mom has not been able to work in two months due to the one daughter's significant behaviors prior to coming into care. The family has struggled financially with just one income. It has been extremely difficult Mom has applied to over 30 places in the last two days and has interviews scheduled. Mom and Dad will be evicted from their hotel room on Saturday and have no place to go besides the shelter. We are requesting funds to cover 3-4 weeks of rent at the hotel to give mom time to start working and get a paycheck. The agency has provided a bus pass to each parent that is unlimited to help get them back and forth to work and all services. Rent is $440 a week without tax. Thank you for considering!!

Hello, I am in search of a floor booster seat for a father and his infant daughter to maintain placement. The father recently gained trial reunification with his daughter and is in need of some items to benefit the infants growth and development. This seat would help the infant sit up straight, without having to consistently lay down or be held. If further explanation or a picture is needed of the product I am requesting, I can provide this. Thank you for everything.

This foster youth came from Africa as a refugee in August she is 17 and really wants to learn to ride a bike but has some under developed muscles so we would like her to have elbow and knee pads till she learns to ride in case she falls. This item would be given or shipped to agency office and the case manager will deliver to the youth. Her learning to ride a bike will lead her to the ability to be independent. Something similar to these would be perfect. Go To Link

The student's father died over the weekend and his mother died last year. He and his brother have gone to live with their grandmother who is in need of support for food and other items to take care of her grandsons.

Hello, seeking a groceries gift card for a family in the community. This single mom of four has limited income due to disability and lack of transportation. The family receives some MDHHS food assistance, but it can often be a struggle to make ends meet, especially during holiday months. Any support would be greatly appreciated to assist this family! Walmart gift cards preferred.

There is a family that would appreciate assistance with their light bill. Currently the bill gets $1200, however this is accumulation from previous months where the minimum was paid. This family is struggling to pay this and has looked to different agencies to assist her, but none are able to assist. If your agency would be able to assist with at least $300, this would be much appreciated. She is in the process of trying to move due to her high light bills, yet has not been able to find a place yet.