We alert you today to a single mother of two special needs children. She does not receive help from her extended family and has no support from the children's father. She has stable employment and a consistent track record of providing for her family. Recently, after her uncle passed away, her mom asked her to help pay for funeral expenses. She didn't hesitate to contribute. She then had unplanned expenses relating to her children’s special needs ...

We alert you today to a single mother who recently lost her father. She works for her county school system as a paraprofessional and is in her last year of earning a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She has a long track record of providing for herself and her child. About 18 months ago, she became the sole caretaker for her father, who was very ill. As his health declined, he had to undergo a partial leg amputation. She could no ...

We alert you today to a single mother who has been caring for her ailing 4-year-old son. At the end of April, he started vomiting and running a fever. Doctors diagnosed him with a virus and told her to treat the symptoms, which she did for the next two weeks. When he did not improve, she took him back to urgent care, and he was admitted to the hospital. He was suffering from post-viral gastroparesis and was put on a feeding tube. He is home now, ...

Today, we alert you about a prison minister who needs a car. Before we get into the details, I want to offer a preface. If you have been following OneNeed for a while, you’ve noticed that we rarely send out alerts asking for a vehicle. We don't operate with strict rules, but the reality is that providing a car is rarely the appropriate response to someone in need. Being a car owner is more than about “getting the car.” The ongoing upkeep and expe ...

We alert you today to a single mother who just lost her 5-year-old son. Her little boy was born prematurely and fought various illnesses during his short life. In early April, he developed a persistent fever that lasted over a week. She took him to the doctor and was told that it was likely a virus that just needed to run its course. A few days later, she received an urgent call from the boy's father, who was screaming and telling her that he tho ...

We alert you today to a woman who was brutally attacked by her boyfriend in early January of this year. He beat her on the head with a hammer, and then he tried to rip her mouth open with his hands. After he thought she was dead, he set the home on fire and fled the scene. Authorities pursued him for six days before they finally arrested him. She was hospitalized and received 12 staples in her head, 10 in her ear, and 4 in her mouth. Her four chi ...