Wooster Nazarene Church

A mother is in need of some assistance pertaining to clothing as well as bedding for her children, three years old and three months old. Mother is doing what she is able to do, to care and provide for her children. However, she has very limited supports. She is a survivor of domestic violence and due to this, she is now parenting on her own. Mother enjoys volunteering her time at a local shelter and helping/giving back to others. Mother is struggling financially, and assistance with clothing and bedding for the children, would help eliminate a burden.

Requested Items: 3-6 months girl clothing 4T girl clothing 9c girl shoes twin size bedding set crib sheets

Single mother is raising two sons. One son is a teenager, and the other child is much younger. Mother is struggling financially and her cell phone has been disconnected. Mother owes $80 for phone to be turned back on, as well as an overdue bill of $40, for a total of $120. Cell phone service is quite important to the family for the mother to be able to meet the children's needs and keep track of her teenager.

I have a client with 2 teenage boys that need clothes. They have moved out of an animal hoarding situation and most of their clothes smell like cat urine. The boys could use a whole new wardrobe, but will be thrilled with anything they can get. Gently used items would be fantastic! Both boys endure quite a bit of bullying due to the odor and it would be GREAT for them to start a new school year with odor free clothing! Both boys are size 14/16 in tops and one boy wears a 16 slim in pants and the other boy wears a 16 regular in pants. They can both wear a men's small in tops as well.

This request was entered into the portal originally in March '25. However, it was closed due to no responses. The need has not been met, and assistance with the flooring is still needed.

This request is related to a child who is paralyzed and wheel chair dependent. The condition of the flooring of the home is poor; the carpet is old and stretched out, leaving rolls on the floor. This makes it extremely difficult for the child to move around in the home. By having assistance with the flooring being replaced, this will make the home safer for the child and allow them to be more independent. The caregiver was quoted $5,374.35 in materials and labor. The caregiver is asking for assistance as they are concerned about the child's safety in their home without the repairs completed and due to the costs associated. Due to the child's high medical needs, obtaining a placement that was able to assist the child was difficult. This child was not always wheel chair dependent and is the result of an accident. The labor was quoted at approximately $2,500.00. If someone would be able to assist with the labor portion, that would cut the cost in half. The caregiver does not have to go through the company with the quote provided, but wanted to get an idea of how much the fixes would cost. If someone would be able to assist with the labor or the materials separately, this would cut the cost in half.

I’m reaching out on behalf of a kind and devoted elderly woman in our community who has spent many years providing in-home childcare for local families. She’s always been there for others, offering a safe and loving space for children when their parents needed it most. Now, she needs a little help from us. Her gutters are clogged and causing water damage risks, and her front door is broken, making it difficult for her to safely enter and secure her home. She lives on a fixed income and cannot afford the repairs herself. I'm hoping our community can come together to support her with these much-needed repairs, so she can continue to live and care for others in a safe and stable environment.

We have a young lady who is in the departments permanent custody. She is currently placed in a residential facility to work through her trauma and learn skills to help regulate her emotions in a healthy manner. The agency has identified a kinship/foster parent that is willing to work towards adopting this youth. The caregiver has regular phone calls and visits with the youth. The youth is placed in Washington Court House and the caregiver resides in Mansfield, which is approximately 100 miles one way. The youth started having overnight visits with the foster parent. We are asking for assistance with gas cards to assist the caregiver with this expense. According to IRS reimbursement the cost associated with the travel one way is $70.89. The family/agency would be grateful for any assistance that could be offered to help facilitate this placement.

This request is for a grandmother that has taken in her daughter's eight month old baby to prevent further, more restrictive actions from the agency. Mother is a single mother, who emancipated from the agency's custody and recently has been a victim of domestic violence. Mother is depending on maternal grandmother's help for navigating right now, and most importantly, keeping her child safe. Mother is unemployed and does not have the ability to purchase the requested items for grandmother's use. The caregiver has also taken in another child and the needs requested, would help lift a weight off of the caregiver. The caregiver is in need of a highchair for feeding purposes and to help support the developmental milestones associated with feeding time. Additionally, the grandmother is in need of a stroller to help take the child out of the home to support socialization and development in other areas outside of the home.

This grandmother got hurt on her job and is now on Workman's compensation and is in need of a washer and dryer to help take care of her 2 twin granddaughters.

I’m reaching out on behalf of a kinship caregiver who is providing a loving home for two young children and is in need of a few essential items to help make their space more comfortable. We’re currently looking for: • A toddler bed with a mattress • A dresser of any size • Gently used or new clothing in size 2T (both boy and girl)

I have a family in Wooster that needs help organizing a very cluttered home. The kitchen lacks storage space. I am looking for a tall pantry or cabinet with shelving and/or drawers. Money is very limited as they have four small children and neither parent is bringing in an income, due to medical reasons. I would love to help mom organize her kitchen so that she can have some weight lifted off her shoulders. This cabinet will hold pots and pans and baking sheets, among other kitchen items (if large enough.)

Mom has 3 girls: 10, 8, and 5. The oldest and youngest are autistic and work with multiple providers. Mom works and recently had a plumbing issue that needed immediate attention. Mom used money that was set aside for other bills to fix the plumbing so her children could bathe in the home instead of going elsewhere.

Since mom had to pay to fix the plumbing, she couldn't pay for trash service, and services were stopped. Mom is facing a citation with the city and a fine of $500 if she can't restart trash services.

Father of the children only recently started work and is unable to assist financially. Mom states that she has a friend willing to hail the current trash away for a small fee, but she doesn't have enough money to restart trash services. Mom is trying to work extra shifts to make extra money, but the deadline before the city goes forward with the citation is 4/16.

Looking for a couch for a family that doesn't have any living room furniture. Mom lives with her dad (grandfather to child) and he sits on a camping chair to watch TV. Child will be coming to home for visitations at some point and a couch would be nice so the family can visit properly. The family lives 'in town' in Orrville and they would be happy with any condition of a couch.

Still in need of a couch! Thank you!

This family is still in need of a couch or loveseat!