It’s been an amazing month! Please read all the needs filled because of your continued support to those in need.
THANK YOU!
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Savage Rotary, Friendship Church Affiliate and Scott County Affiliate
Single mom of three children who is experiencing lots of financial hardships. The family has gone through quite a bit of change lately and as a result of the change their income was reduced a lot. I am working with mom to secure childcare so she can go back to work, hopefully where she was recently employed. She feels when she can get back to work, she will be able to manage, even though things will be tough. This family has gone through a lot and any help towards any part of this request would be greatly appreciated. $650 for November rent. $400 for past due car payments. Children’s warm winter clothing and outer gear. Boy shirts size large in junior, XL or 12/14 in pants in junior (mostly wears joggers and sweats) and size 6.5 shoes. He is also in need of a winter jacket, hats and mittens. Girl size M/L shirts and pants (sweats and leggings preferred), 13C shoes and is also in need of snow pants. Girl size 2T in tops and bottoms and needs a winter jacket.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Friendship Church Affiliate, Sts, Joachim and Anne Parish, FISH Affiliate and an Anonymous Donor
I am working with a family of 5 who are going through tough times financially. Mom recently lost her job and is currently looking for work again. Her husband is working, but not getting a lot of hours at this time. Due to the job loss the family is behind on their rent and utility bill. They still owe $200 for October rent and $171 in their utility bill. The children are also in need of warm winter clothes, shoes and boots. $200 October rent, $171 utility bill and warm winter clothes for kids. Girl sizes M/L (women’s size) shirts and pants and size 8 in women’s shoes and boots. Boy size 14/16 in shirts and pants and 2-2.5 kids in shoes and boots. Boy size 8/10 in shirts and pants and size 13C in shoes and boots.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Anonymous Donation
I have a female client that is in need of winter items, specifically boots and pants. A gift card to Target or Walmart would be helpful!
Posted by: 180 Degrees Affiliate
Filled by: CAP Agency Affiliate
The Youth in our shelter program are in need of haircuts! We have about three youth who are looking to get their hair cut. We are looking at getting a gift card or gift cards so their Case Manager can take them to get a haircut at Sports Clips. Most of our youth haven’t been able to get their hair cut due to the limited appointments available for haircuts due to Covid.
Posted by: Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools Affiliate
Filled by: Scott County Affiliate
A vehicle to drive to work. This is a single mom who has recently found her freedom from a domestic violence situation. Her partner kept their only vehicle. Mom is trying to keep her job and find stability in their lives. This would allow her the independence to do so.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Scott County Employee
Gas card. I have a 14 year old male in placement in Grand Rapids, MN. Family members are wanting to visit in person but finances are tight, so they don’t have any extra to spend on fuel to get up to see him. They’ve been able to do phone calls and can access video chats, but it’s just not the same as seeing each other in person. Any help towards this need is very much appreciated!
Posted by: New Prague Area Schools Affiliate
Filled by: CARES Funds via Scott County
Tires for an SUV. Single Father of five, who lost job due to COVID19, needs tires on this vehicle to transport children to and from daycare/school.
Posted by: Hope Lutheran Church
Filled by: Family and Friends
Woman on a tight budget is in need of a new hot water heater. She has reached out to her family for help, but still needs some funds towards the hot water heater.
Posted by: Hope Lutheran Church
Filled by: Hope Lutheran Church affiliate and Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish
This mother is in need of a vehicle that can transport herself, her 3 children and 4 step children. In March she will be having her 4th child which means she will need a vehicle that can seat 9. A fund has been started at Hope Lutheran Church to help purchase a good used vehicle for the family. Any donations would be appreciated! In addition mom is looking for a job. She has excellent telephone skills. In seeking a solution to a heating/cooling issue it was found that the head gasket needs to be replaced which greatly exceeds the value of her current car, especially with the other mechanical issues the car has. While seeking another vehicle the mother can, with extreme caution, drive her unrepairable car. Mom is unemployed and currently looking for a job.
Posted by: Esperanza / CAP Agency
Filled by: CARES Funds via Scott County
A parent that just started working (lost job due to COVID19) had her car stop working. It will not start, this is her only means of transportation and she needs it to get to work. She has not taken it to the shop because of the cost of having it towed and repaired as this is her 1st week at her new job.
Posted by: FISH
Filled by: St. Wenceslaus Church and Affiliates of Scott County CDA and FISH
Gift cards for Veterans Court. This program helps veterans avoid jail and prison sentences on the condition that they work on the root causes of their criminal behavior, which are often issues with addiction and mental health. Experts involved in this program will be giving firsthand accounts about how the program works. A part of this program is giving veteran’s rewards of taking the necessary steps to get their lives back on track. One way of doing this is by giving out gift cards for gas, food, and Uber rides to their appointments. We are inviting you to join FISH in donating $20.00 gift cards or donating directly to the program and together we will truly help our Veterans live healthy, transformed lives.
Posted by: City of Savage
Filled by: CAP Community Outreach
City Staff spoke with a lovely resident in need of some help with snow removal this winter. She has a 30’ double driveway and lives near Canterbury Park in Savage. Staff is looking for an organization or individual that would like to assist Judy for the 2020-2021 winter season, volunteer or paid. If paid, the cost of the contract would be posted as a second need. Thank you for your consideration.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Anonymous Donation
I am working with a single individual who lives on a fixed income and is needing help with getting his front brakes replaced before winter. He has received a quote from Matt at ARC Automotive to complete the job for $220. He budgets his income very well, just has a very small amount leftover every month to be able to afford these larger purchases. He would very much appreciate any donation towards this cost.
Posted by: Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
Filled by: CARES Funds via Scott County
Balance of a hotel stay that was necessary after this person lost their job and housing due to Covid.
Posted by: St. Francis Regional Medical Center Affiliate
Filled by: Sts. Joachim and Anne Affiliate
A cell phone, trac phone or similar ASAP. 19 yo in hospital, homeless, car was towed, was to start new job and ended up in hospital. Most basic need, among other things is a phone to use to make appointments to stay healthy and make further plan and get connected with county services. Social Worker and Care Coordinator at St. Francis are working with him, he will be discharged tomorrow, Friday 11/20.
Posted by: CAP Agency Affiliate
Filled by: Community Member
There is a CAP Agency senior client that has been sleeping on her couch for the last several months, because her previous mattress is no longer usable. A bedframe and twin box spring have been donated, we just need a twin mattress to get this senior back into a bed and off the couch. Twin mattress can be delivered to CAP, as all items will be transported together to the client.
Posted by: SMSC Family Advocate
Filled by: Shepherd of he Lake Lutheran Church Affiliate
Single woman got herself out of DV situation, has been living in motel for past few weeks and started a job recently at Mystic Lake. Unfortunately timing didn’t line up perfectly as she thought she would get a paycheck by Friday the 30th to cover her own living expenses, but will not receive her first check until the following week Nov 6th. In need of one weeks worth of motel stay at $380. She4 is due to check out tomorrow and doesn’t have any back up plan – urgent need! Even a couple nights are better than nothing ($60/night)
Posted by: CAP Agency Affiliate
Filled by: Next Chapter Technology and CAP Agency Affiliate
I am working with a single female who will be starting a part time job this month after being homeless and unemployed and is now regaining stability. She is in need of a few red shirts to wear during her shifts at work. She is requesting gently used or new, size large, long sleeve or short sleeve red shirts.
Posted by: Esperanza Affiliate
Filled by: Shakopee Schools Affiliate and Esperanza
Small family affected by COVID19, mom and dad lost their job/ reduced hrs. and are unable to purchase furniture for their small apartment due to limited space they are in need of a small living room set, dining room set and three beds.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Scott County Affiliate and CARES Funds via Scott County
I am working with several families that, like most families in this community, are struggling due to COVID-19 financially and mentally. Now with school moving back to distance learning, we are seeing these families struggle even more. There are four families on my caseload who are parenting children with autism or other special needs that feel like every day is a fight or struggle to get their kids engaged or able to work on their schoolwork. I heard recently that many schools have “wiggle seats” for kids to use while in the classroom, and these seats help kids with ASD or ADHD or other needs to concentrate on their work. Obviously the schools are not able to send these seats home, so I’d like to order four of these seats for the families to have and use during this time.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Next Chapter Technology and Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish
I am working with a teen who has significant mental health and chemical dependency struggles. Due to Covid-19 she is no longer receiving her in-person supports that she so desperately needs. This teen is not motivated to participate in virtual meetings for school, therapeutic supports and CD supports as she knows that she does better when she is able to connect with people in person. Like so many children and youth, this particular child is struggling with the changes in supports due to Covid-19. This youth needs motivation! I would like to create a reward system for her so that when she attends therapy or a group, etc… she can receive a tangible item to use to continue with healthy coping skills. This youth likes art, her therapy rabbit, baths, and fast food! Any small monetary gift cards to Michaels, chipotle, McDonalds, Caribou Coffee, bath bombs or other creative ( small) items would be a wonderful way to say good job and keep up the hard work!
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: FISH Affiliate and CARES Funds via Scott County
Client lost her part time retail job hours due to COVID. Return to her full time job has been greatly prolonged given COVID hitting schools/sports last year, and again this year, business at Lifetouch has been slowed. Clt also had to isolate for 2 weeks shortly after returning to her full time job this past October due to COVID exposure. Client did a great job picking up odd jobs, like cleaning to supplement her lost wages all these months. Client is now working full time again, and has been paying what she can towards her rent each month. She has just been unable to pay it in full on and off since March and has $1200 that has accumulated over time. Client pays $1200 per month in rent, and receives no financial assistance for her monthly rent.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and an Anonymous Donation
A young mother really enjoys art. It is not only a coping skill but something she is super proud of as well. Her drawing and painting of her younger siblings are beautiful! She also knows how to sew and would like to work on making her own clothes and designing them. It is fun to see her light up when taking about these hobbies she does for herself. We are asking for a sewing machine that anyone is hoping to get rid of and a Joann’s or Michael’s gift card to get sewing supplies, new pencils, paper and paint.
Posted by: SMSC Family Advocate
Filled by: St. Michael’s Catholic Church Affiliate
Front and back brake repair for a 2005 Grand Caravan SXT Dodge 6 cylinder engine. Looking for a shop to donate parts and labor or the funds to cover the repair. Quoted at $800
Posted by: CAP Agency Affiliate
Filled by: Anonymous
I am working with a single individual who lives on a fixed income and is needing help with getting his front brakes replaced before winter. He has received a quote from Matt at ARC Automotive to complete the job for $220. He budgets his income very well, just has a very small amount leftover every month to be able to afford these larger purchases. He would very much appreciate any donation towards this cost.
Posted by: SMSC Family Advocate
Filled by: CARES Funds via CAP
Single woman was fostering 3 children so she got herself into a 3 bedroom townhome to support them awhile back. The 3 children did end up going back into the care of the mother so she no longer needs this size home but is bound by her lease agreement. Unfortunately she lost her job due to COVID and has been trying to make ends meet with odd jobs such as InstaCart, DoorDash, etc. She has fallen behind on rent and is hopeful that she will be able to keep up on it after getting the past due paid. She is only one month behind at $1,500. Any donations are greatly appreciated. She provided a great service by being a foster parent, it would be a terrible thing for her to end up in debt or with an eviction due to providing this service.
Posted by: Scott County HHS Affiliate
Filled by: Shakopee Community Assistance Affiliate
I am working with a mom, that is trying to make better choices in her life and has struggled to maintain an active phone. I am looking for assistance in paying her phone bill for two months as this would allow the mom to maintain her appointments, and better access services. $100 would allow mom to have her phone turned on for two months, while she works to get back on track.