Grace Temple Baptist Church

Referred by TCR: A soon-to-be mother, lost everything in a recent fire in Altadena, including all of her belongings, baby items from her shower, furniture, and a crib. She was displaced and initially stayed at a convention center but was denied reentry upon return. She was referred to a local shelter but was removed from the program after missing days due to hospitalization, leaving her without stable housing. Currently, she is temporarily staying at a Days Inn in Monrovia for five days, supported by My Tribe Rise. Before the fire, she worked as an assistant manager at Dollar King, which also burned down, leaving her without a source of income. She is actively searching for work and stable housing, with Red Cross potentially covering her first and last month’s rent once she secures an apartment. However, she urgently needs basic furniture, a crib, baby essentials, and financial support for daily necessities. She has applied for FEMA and is awaiting an update but has not received assistance from any other organizations. Her only immediate family, a sister, is also struggling and unable to provide support. Immediate Needs include Gift cards for food, transportation, and hygiene essentials. She is facing an overwhelming situation as she prepares to welcome her baby. Any support from the community will help her regain stability and ensure she has the essential items needed for herself and her child.

Please help a single mother with a 1-year-old child who faces financial challenges as she juggles work, school, and parenting. She works hard in accomplishing all of her goes and these items will help her stay connected to her child. She needs a car seat to keep the child safe while driving and a stroller for traveling with her baby to run errands and for other important meetings. Currently, mother is in the process of relocating and is always on the move.

Please help father of 2 reunify with his children. He has been in compliance with all court orders and has been working hard to reunify with his children. He currently has overnight visits with the children to see if they can go back home permanently and it is looking like we will be recommending that the children return home of parent, father at the next court hearing. The father is in need of 1 twin mattress for a bunk bed he has in his home.

We have a mother and family who recently reunified with their baby. The parents are struggling financially, but that are in need of a crib that will transfer into to Toddler bed for growth, crib sheets, blankets and toys for the children. By providing these items, it will ensure that they child has a safe bed to sleep in and the parents will not have to worry about how they will provide these items. Your kindness, love, prayer, and hope is much appreciated and welcomed. Your contribution to this family can continue to set this family into a positive trajectory that allows baby Jayden to thrive. Thank you for your consideration.

Please help a pregnant, single mother of 7 children. Her 2 daughters have been sleeping on the floor for months because mother cannot afford to buy youth beds. They had a roach and bed bug infestation that that has now been treated by the manager of her building. CSW got another source to assist the family with other furniture. Family is still missing two twin beds for the preteen and teenaged daughters. Mother does not have a stable support system and struggles with daily functioning. Mother is not currently employed and is in need of two twin mattresses and 2 twin beds

Please help a youth aging out of the foster care system. The youth is doing very well and is attending college and working toward his trade goals of becoming a plumber or electrician. The youth is working extremely hard towards independence. However, the youths' current living situation can be better. The youth shared that his mattress is so old, worn out, and uncomfortable that he can feel the springs through the fabric and it impacts his ability to get a good night rest. The youth said that he would really benefit from a new twin-size mattress for him to sleep comfortably and be rested for work and school.

Mother is in reunification phase with her 8 year old autistic son. Mother has excelled in her case plan and recently graduated from classes. Mother is very accountable and recently acquired a job. Mother's employer is paying her just over minimum wage. She has a two bedroom home that she is responsible for financially. Mother also pays all of her own utilities. Mother uses a tablet to Facetime visits with her son three days a week after school. Mother's cell phone bill has soared and was recently shut down for lack of payment. We are asking for monetary support for her cell phone / tablet bill to ensure she continues these visits during the week. Mother was recently granted unmonitored visits with her son twice a week. Unfortunately her son resides over 125 miles away from mother. Mother would also benefit with support for gasoline expenses to continue visiting her son in person. Mother has to drive to visit with her son twice a week. We are asking for monetary support for this mother so she can afford to drive to see her son. We are extremely proud of this mother and everything she has done and continues to do to excel in her goal of reunification. Monetary support would greatly benefit this mother and son on their path to reunification.

Here is an African-American family with an open family maintenance case with DCFS. Family consists of mother and two children, ages 1 and 2 years old. Family recently secured housing and is in need of a crib, a high chair, a double stroller, and child safe cabinet locks. Family is also in need of a kitchen table with chairs. Providing the family with these vital items increases child safety and protective factors, prevents unnecessary removal of African American children from their parents as well as prevents re-entry into the child welfare system. Child safe cabinet locks (Amazon): Go To Link

This grandmother is caring for her two grandchildren and is overjoyed to have them in her care. However, she was not fully prepared to become the primary caregiver at her age. She needs a small table with 2-3 chairs and a 3-person sofa for her apartment, so the children have a place to eat, complete their homework, and relax together. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated by her!

A single mother with an open DCFS case has been working diligently to overcome significant challenges. To provide a bit of background, Mother lost her home when the case opened in 2021, and despite being homeless, she successfully completed her case plan. Recently, she has been able to secure stable housing, and in the same week, her children were returned to her care, marking a major milestone in her journey. However, mother is currently not employed due to a car accident that occurred a few months ago, which has placed further strain on her financial situation. At this time, mother is seeking assistance with essential household items that would significantly ease the burden of her new responsibilities as she works to settle her family and get her children into school. If assistance could be provided for these items, it would greatly alleviate stress and allow mother to focus on getting her children settled into their new routine and attending school, which will be an important adjustment for the family.

Client is a 39-year-old single mother of one. Client has a 10-month-old baby boy. Client has difficulties being able to afford a walker and highchair for baby boy, client has no financial support. Client is in need of a walker and highchair for when the baby boy eats because the baby has been growing rapidly. Client has been contacting resources and links given to client and after many attempts no walker and no highchair have been obtained for baby boy. Client has been in program over 8 months, open to home visits, office visits, and client continues to use resources. Client has completed goals on Family service plan and continues to work on accomplishing goals that will set her ready to be able to seek a job. Client is thankful for services and support received. If the client obtains a walker and highchair for the baby this will benefit baby by becoming healthy and active. The walker will be a tool to prepare baby to walk. The highchair will benefit both baby and mother so baby can sit safely and eat.

Item Description:

1. Baby walker safety 1st $39.99-$40.00 when purchased online. Safety 1ˢᵗ Ready, Set, Walk! DX Developmental Walker, Kinsale BOY. Go To Link
2. Cosco Kids Simple Fold High Chair $39.98-$40.00 when purchased online. Cosco Kids Simple Fold High Chair, Noir Dot Color for boy Black Go To Link

The client in need is a 53 yr. Old woman who was living with her 15 yr. old dog in Pacific Palisades. Although her home was not destroyed, it suffered significant damage and it was deemed unlivable. The client’s homeowner’s insurance policy had been previously cancelled in 2024 and she was forced to go with California Fair Plan Insurance which doesn’t have much coverage in regards to fire damage. The client has lost work due to the fires and is currently collecting unemployment. She is currently staying with a friend but will soon be going to an AirBnb through the assistance of 211 LA. The client is in need of financial assistance. She needs to start cleanup and remediation of her home. She is also in need of assistance with paying for one of her medications that is very expensive. The client is overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in regards to her home. She has a friend who will be coming from out of state to help her navigate through it. I am requesting financial assistance for the client so she can get her medication and start the recovery process of her home.