The single mother of two kids, ages 2 and 4, works fulltime and takes classes toward CNA certification. During the eight-to-10 weeks of required training, she cannot work in the day, nor can she work at night because she lacks nighttime childcare. Without a paycheck, the family will lose their housing. The Fund approved $1,300 to cover rent and bills while the mother obtains certification ...

After the 14-year-old girl’s mother died of COVID, she began to live with her father—in a hotel while the father tries to find housing. She has outgrown her clothes, shoes, and jacket, which her father can’t afford to replace. They receive food stamps and Medical Assistance. The Fund approved $200 for clothes ...

The 15-year-old boy, who lives with his mom and 7-year-old sister, is struggling to make friends. He’d like to learn to box, and boxing lessons would give him a chance to learn a sport and interact with kids with similar interests. The Fund approved $160 for a month of boxing lessons ...

These two children, 8 and 13, who live with their single mother, both sleep on inflatable mattresses--with leaks. Although the mother works, she earns under $15,000 a year, and can’t afford to buy beds. The family receives food stamps and Medical Assistance. The Fund approved $400 for two beds ...

Ever since the four kids, ages 4, 8, 12, and 16, and their parents fled Afghanistan 11 months ago, they’ve lived in a shelter. Although the mom and dad have finally found housing and jobs, they can’t afford beds right now, and the children sleep on towels on the floor. The family receives food stamps. The Fund approved $925 for four twin beds and bedding ...

These two children, ages 6 and 13, and their single mother do not have a working stove. The mom was advised to buy a new one rather than repair the current one, and although she has a job as a delivery person, she cannot afford to do either. The family receives food stamps and Medical Assistance. The Fund approved $800 for an electric stove ...

This 10-year-old girl is wheelchair-bound, and her single mom is having an increasingly rough time lifting both her and the wheelchair up the few steps to their house. The mother can’t afford to buy a ramp. She receives food stamps and Medical Assistance. The Fund approved $286.16 for a wheelchair ramp ...

The parents of this lonely 9-year-old were recently released from prison. The father works two jobs and has found affordable housing for the family. The boy, an only child, has no friends, and his social worker recommends summer camp so he can interact with other kids. The father earns under $20,000, and the family receives medical assistance. The Fund approved $375 for two weeks of summer camp ...

The grandmother has custody of her 15-year-old grandson. Although homeless for a few months, they now live in an apartment. While they can pay their monthly expenses, they aren’t able to buy furniture or clothing for the boy. The Fund approved $1,310 for clothing, two beds, a dresser, a dinette table and chairs, and a sofa ...

The single mom has just moved into a new apartment with her three children, ages 1, 2, and 4. She is completing an application for the electric company’s budget plan but cannot afford the initial payment. She earns under $10,000 a year. The Fund approved $248.33 for the initial payment to the utility company ...