Lives Changed

Single, currently unemployed mother of one asked for help purchasing a laptop for her child who had dropped out of school due to bullying and who was now trying to…

Rural Nevada family with a child hospitalized for two weeks in Reno with an unknown illness asked for help paying travel expenses. With only one parent working while the other…

Newly employed and permanently housed after months in local shelter, working parents of two asked for help paying for childcare. Our Board approved several months to help get the family…

Single, working mother of three asked for help with travel expenses for child to receive specialized scoliosis evaluation at Shriners Hospital in Sacramento. We met the family on their way…

Thanks to our relationship with local Kiwanis Club, we refer requests for bicycles to their program, Kiwanis Bike Program – Kiwanis Bike Program Home (kiwanisbikes.org). We got a request from the…

Counselor from Communities in Schools referred pregnant high schooler to us for help purchasing a laptop. The child was working part time and needed computer to study from home in the…

Working mother of two reached out to For Kids Foundation for help paying for dental procedures for her two young children. Despite dental insurance, the parent’s out-of-pocket cost was more…

When an older sibling suddenly became guardian of younger sibling, help was needed to create a safe, welcoming environment for the child, including a bed and bedding. Knowing the importance of a…

Moving to a new school over the summer break, working parents of three asked for help paying their portion of their child’s cheerleading fees. They missed the school’s spring fundraising…

Working, newly divorced parent of one asked for help paying for mental health services for a child experiencing difficulty with the new family living situation. The parent’s insurance was insufficient…