As the Giving Fund enters its second week, the stories of need in our community continue to shed light on the challenges many of our neighbors face. From catching up on overdue bills and restoring heat to keeping a car on the road or ensuring a child can join a basketball program, the needs are diverse but equally urgent.
Every story carries a unique case number, allowing you to direct your donation to a specific individual or to the broader Client Support Fund at FCA via https://bit.ly/FCAgiving24 or the QR code provided.
To protect their privacy, names and details have been changed, and many of those mentioned are unaware their story has been shared. Any donations exceeding a client’s immediate needs will go toward the FCA Client Support Fund, ensuring your generosity continues to support others in need.
Your generosity will help ensure our neighbors stay warm, safe, and supported this holiday season, offering them the resources they need to move forward with hope and stability.
111: Carmen adopted three children from DCF, two of whom have significant needs. Carmen is in her 70s, and bringing all their clothing to the laundromat has been very hard. A gift of $400 would help Carmen purchase a washing machine to make her life substantially easier.
112: Jada is just 17 and pregnant. She’s studying hard and working to finish high school and enroll in college. Jada’s mom is supporting her as well as here two younger siblings, and money is tight. A gift of $500 would help the family get essentials for the baby like a crib, clothing, and bottles.
113: Patricia was a victim of domestic violence for a long time but recently escaped and moved into a new home with her daughter. They are struggling to get back on their feet, and they have been sleeping on sleeping bags. A gift of $450 would help Patricia get beds for her and her daughter as they start a new life.
114: Rose is 69 and has Parkinson’s Disease. She can’t work, and her social security isn’t enough for her to afford her expenses. She’s been trying to pay her bills but just can’t keep up. A gift of $500 would help her catch up on her utilities and mortgage.
115: Zuri is a single mom and lost her job six months ago. She’s struggling to pay her monthly bills and is at risk of losing her apartment. As she works to find a new job and get back to a stable place financially, a gift of $300 would help her buy winter essentials for herself and her children so they can stay warm as the weather gets cold.
116: Julia is a teenager who has been removed from her biological parents and just moved in with a family member. Although she now has a safe place to live, she has very little and her family doesn’t have a lot of extra money to buy her the clothing, shoes, and personal care items she needs. A gift of $350 would help her take care of these needs so she can work on healing from the trauma she’s endured.
117: Margot is 12 years old and lives in a two-bedroom apartment with her extended family, which includes 6 people. Both parents work hard to provide for the family but they still live paycheck to paycheck. A gift of $500 would help this family cover essential winter expenses like heating and clothing.
118: Jacob is just 11 years old but already has an extensive trauma history from years of physical abuse with his birth family. Now adopted in a safe home with a loving adoptive mom, he’s finally safe. Unfortunately, his adoptive mom’s car was recently vandalized and she isn’t able to get to work. A gift of $500 would help her repair her vehicle and get back to work and care for her son.
119: Grady is a teenager who has been bounced between foster homes. He has found consistency in his peer connections through basketball and his current foster parents are working to support this for him. A gift of $400 would help them purchase athletic wear sneakers, equipment, and registration fees for his basketball program.
120: Sam is 78 years old and was very independent until he was recently diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver and is in the process of obtaining the help and care he needs at home. Sam has simple tastes and put cushions on a wooden chair to make his own recliner, but he really needs a power-lift chair and a few other pieces of furniture to make his home more practical. A gift of $500 would help him get these furniture items as his health rapidly declines so he can be as comfortable as possible.
