We have a single mom who's life would be much easier if she had a washer and dryer. If you have one you need to get out of the house or garage, give me a call or email. Thanks.
Current Needs
Want to help? It’s tough out there for everyone. We are having many requests for gift cards—gas and/or groceries. If you are able to help us keep them on hand, it will be even more appreciated. Please take the cards to Hedges Insurance, 1035 Vermont, and Melissa or Linda will be glad to receive them. Or please follow the specific instructions listed with the following requests.
Have a request? Fill out the request form.
Washer and Dryer Needed
February 2, 2012
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Clothes Needed
February 2, 2012
Do you have some casual clothes - pants and shirts - in XL that you need to get rid of? We have a woman who has a job but really no decent clothes to wear. Also athletic shoes in an 8. Let us know.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Clothing Still Needed for New Job
February 2, 2012
The good news is we have a woman who has recently nabbed a job as a personal care attendant. She has also lost quite a bit of weight. However, she doesn't have any clothes that are appropriate for her new job and her new size. And, she won't get that first paycheck for a while. If you have any gently used exercise clothes - especially pants - that would be appropriate for her, let us know. Size 16-18 or 1x.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Laptop Needed
January 19, 2012
We have a young woman who is a single mom, 17 years old, and wants to to school to become a CNA. She needs a laptop. If you have one that can be donated, it would be greatly appreciated.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Desperate Home Repairs Needed and more..........
January 19, 2012
We have a family of 3 adults and 4 small children who are living in very poor conditions and need some repair help badly.
- Rotting floors replaced under the tub, hot water heater and refrigerator
- A new tub
- A new refrigerator that is rusting out
- A new hot water heater that is leaking
- 2 twin beds
- 2 dressers
If you know a handy person or 2 that would be willing to this on and/or have any of the items needed, please let us know.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Shoes, shoes, shoes DONE, DONE DONE
January 19, 2012
Through your generosity, we were able to get shoes for all the children. THANK YOU!
A school social worker,who is working with a family in need of shoes, has contacted us. They have 4 grade school age children and 1 high schooler. They have tried several resources and not found the appropriate sizes or shoes in good condition. We are asking for gift certificates from Payless Shoes so they can have the privledge of choosing new shoes they all like. If you want to provide a certificate, please let us know.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
More Furniture Needed
January 19, 2012
We have several families trying to start over one way or another and need just a few more items to make their houses real homes. If you have any of the following items, please let us know.
- couch
- loveseat
- king or queen bed - mattress, box springs, frame (gently used - something you'd let a friend sleep on, please)
- full bed - mattress, box springs, frame (ditto on condition)
- 2 twin beds - mattress, box springs, frame (again)
- 2 dressers
- playpen
- kitchen table and chairs
- queen, full and twin sheets
Thank you!
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 755-760-0914
Sewing Machine Needed - DONE
January 19, 2012
You people rock!! We answered this request the first day - almost within the hour it was posted. THANK YOU!
The Healthy Families Program is working with a young mother from Burma who just wants to be able to sew clothing for her children - a 3 year old boy and a newborn. She needs a good, used sewing machine. If you have one gathering dust in the closet, please consider passing it along to her.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Vehicle Repairs Needed or Trade or Donate Vehicle
January 19, 2012
One of our own long-time, hard working members is in need of vehicle repairs or a new car. After a recent accident involving someone with no insurance, and she only has liability insurance, her vehicle is no longer safe to drive on the highway so that she can continue to go to Topeka to help her mother and look for work. The 96 Ford Escort has an estimated $2600 in damages - mostly body - and she would be happy to trade vehicles (the engine and other mechanical parts are in good condition). If you, 1) have a vehicle, 2) know someone who will donate repairs, or 3) can trade a vehicle for the parts in this one, let us know.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914
Can you volunteer some time?
November 1, 2011
We have a request from a case worker with Heartland Health who has a client who needs a few hours of work done in her home. She is very active, but cannot lift her arms above her head or she will pass out. She needs help hanging picture frames, shelves, etc. It would only take a few hours and would be a one time commitment.
If you can help or if you have questions, contact Jennie, jennie@sunflower.com, 785-760-0914