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Offer Help	Title	Location	Type	Outreach?	Deadline	Status
Help Now	Friday’s Featured Need: Seeking Help for a Young Woman in Need of a Reliable Car We’re reaching out to support a young woman in our community who is working hard to build a stable life after enduring tremendous loss. At just 19 years old, she has faced more than most. Earlier this year, her father tragically passed away in a car accident in Las Vegas. Prior to that, he had been struggling with mental health challenges and moved away, leaving Kiana in Minnesota under the care of others. Her mother is unable to be in her life due to addiction. Despite these hardships, she has shown incredible resilience. She works at a coffee shop in Savage and has been riding her bike to work from Prior Lake. This would have been her first car—her grandfather and uncle bought it for her—but sadly, the transmission broke down just one month after she started driving it. We are hoping to help her find a dependable vehicle so she can continue to work and move toward a more secure future. If you or someone you know can donate a reliable car or help toward one, it would truly be life-changing. Thank you for showing up for those who need a little extra support. Together, we can make a lasting difference. Submitted by: FISH	All Locations	Employment Transportation Vehicle Donation	No	N/A	Active
Help Now	Michael Finlon Submitted by: FISH	New Prague	All FISH Needs	No	N/A
Help Now	Struggling During Medical FMLA — Kindly Asking for Support with Bills She is currently out on medical FMLA from her job with USPS after undergoing surgery on her heel and Achilles tendon. The recovery has been more difficult and taken longer than expected. Unfortunately, USPS does not provide short-term disability, and she has now exhausted all her available leave. Without any current income, she has fallen behind on essential bills and is doing her best to hold on while she heals. She is expected to return to work next month, but right now, she’s facing a tough gap and could really use a helping hand. These are the bills she’s struggling to cover Submitted by: FISH	Scott County	Food Medical	No	N/A	Active Fulfilled Offers
Help Now	Single Mom Grocery Help We have a single mom with two kids who could use a little extra help with groceries this month. An unexpected repair came up, making things tighter than usual. She wants to emphasize that this is a one-time need, as their budget should be back to normal next month. If you’re able to help in any way, please let me know. Any support would be greatly appreciated! Submitted by: FISH	All Locations	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Domestic Issues Food	No	04/30/2025	Active Fulfilled Offers
Help Now	Clothing for Kids I have a mother on my caseload that has a 15-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter, and they need some clothing and shoes. They clothes do not have to be brand new. The girl prefers jeans, and the boy prefers sweatpants. The girl has ASD and is learning how to shave. Mom is also needing a safer razor for her daughter, so that she does not cut herself. She is also sensitive to load noises and is looking for ASD headphones. Mom said that any little thing helps and she appreciates however you can help. Girl sizes Sport bra – L/XL Women’s shirt – L Jeans – women’s 12 Shoes – Women’s 10.5 Boy sizes Shoes – Men’s 8.5 Men’s sweatpants – M Men’s Shirt – M Thank you, Submitted by: FISH Scott County Child Protection	All Locations	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Furniture & Household Goods	No	1745971200	Active
Help Now	📣 Support a Single Mom This Spring! 🌷⚽ A hardworking single mom, striving to make ends meet, dreams of enrolling her kids in soccer this spring. This opportunity would not only provide great exercise but also help them build friendships and a sense of community in their neighborhood. However, covering the registration fees is a challenge. Any support to make this dream a reality would mean the world to this small family. If you’re able to help or know of any resources, please reach out. Let’s come together and make a difference! Submitted by: FISH	All Locations	Child Welfare Children Education	No	03/31/2025	Active Fulfilled Offers
Help Now	Helping a Domestic Abuse Survivor Her Children Start Over This weekend, we received a request for help for a young family in Shakopee going through an incredibly difficult time. The mother, a survivor of severe domestic abuse, is starting over with her children after years of trauma. Due to the situation, their previous home became very cluttered and full and is now being cleared out. While they have received generous donations of new furniture, the children still need clothing and other items, as a lot of what they had was thrown away. We are hoping to rally support to provide this family with the essentials to help them transition into this new chapter with comfort and stability. Any contribution—big or small—can make a meaningful difference in their healing process. If you’re able to help or would like more details, please reach out. Thank you for your kindness and generosity! Submitted by: FISH	Shakopee	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Domestic Issues Furniture & Household Goods Household Repairs Safety	No	1743379200	Active Fulfilled Offers
Help Now	Single Mom Needs Pull-Ups, Diapers, Wipes A single mom of four children, including two with disabilities, is in need of pull-ups, diapers, and wipes. If you’re able to help, your support would mean so much to this family! Submitted by: FISH	All Locations	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items	No	1738281600	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	After School Activity for 2 Children Two children, whose father overcame homelessness, dream of participating in an afterschool activity that costs $193 per child. Unfortunately, their father, who is living paycheck to paycheck, is unable to cover the cost right now. Let’s come together to help make this opportunity possible for these kids! Submitted by: FISH	All Locations	Child Welfare Children	No	1738281600	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Single Dad to 4 Girls New to MN Due to Hurricane in Need this Holiday Season A single father with four daughters, ages 14 to 6, has recently relocated to Minnesota after their home was damaged beyond repair by a hurricane. Unfortunately, they missed all the cut-off dates for Christmas gift assistance programs and lost most of their belongings in the storm. This family is in urgent need of winter clothing to stay warm during these cold months. If you’re able to help with clothing, gifts, or other essentials, your support would make a huge difference in their lives during this challenging time. Let’s come together as a community to show them some love and support. Thank you for your kindness! Submitted by: FISH	Prior Lake	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Furniture & Household Goods New Family Support	No	12/31/2024	Active Fulfilled Offers