Sharon

I am a MH case manager. My assignment is to support the families that we serve by providing resources, referrals, advocacy and support to assistance families with identified needs.

My ultimate goal is assist families to becoming wed-sufficient and empower them with change

It brings be joy when families become empowered, self-sufficient, and resorceful to meet their families needs

Organization

Black Family Development

To strengthen and enhance the lives of children, youth and families through partnerships that support safe, nurturing, vibrant homes and communities.

Needs validated

$49of $600

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2 supporters
Funded on 9/12/2019

Cynthia from Detroit, Michigan

My daughters' bed broke; a new bed will help them recover.

My daughters are sleeping on the floor; I can't afford a new bed. One of them is ill, and I hope a new bed can help her recover. More

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$60of $300

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4 supporters
Funded on 7/19/2019

Tae from Detroit, Michigan

Finally going to college, but I need clothes and bedsheets to move into the dorms.

I've been taking care of my mom since high school; now I'm moving out to start college. With this basic need met, I'll start school on the right foot! More

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$99of $300

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3 supporters
Funded on 9/12/2019

Meeka from Detroit, Michigan

With repairs to my van, I'll be able to finish my high school degree!

I'm ready to get my GED, but my disability is making it hard to commute. My van is equipped to handle my needs, but I need repairs to get it working. More

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$200of $400

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1 supporter
Funded on 11/4/2019

Tiffany from Detroit, MI

I want to make a home for my children. I need help to buy living room furniture.

I'm a single mother of four; expecting my fifth in August. My old furniture was ridden with bedbugs and we had to throw it out. More

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$245of $300

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8 supporters
23 days remaining

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Dequindre from Detroit, MI

In low-income housing + sitting on milk crates. Need simple furnishings.

I'm a disabled mom of a high school daughter. Furnishings will help us manage through. More

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$300of $300

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1 supporter
Funded on 2/20/2020

Banneker from Detroit, MI

Took in my grandson who's in 2nd grade. We need basic furniture.

My grandson means the world to me and I'm raising him now that his parents cannot. I need help making my home suitable for his needs and development. More

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$340of $400

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5 supporters
38 days remaining

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Emily from Detroit, MI

Repairs to my stove will help me prepare homecooked meals for my daughter

My chronic back pain prevents me from working. I want to prep meals at home but only one of our stove burners works. Repairs will change that! More

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$50of $400

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1 supporter
69 days remaining

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Anna from Detroit, MI

Single mother of three. I need furniture so my children have a place to sit and eat.

I lost my working hours to the CV19 crisis. A table and sofa would let us come together atmeals; we had to discard our old furniture due to bed bugs. More

Validated by Sharon from Black Family Development