Recent Grants
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 501.35
The man is a 21-year-old Manhattan resident. He has been working at a pizza restaurant delivering pizza for approximately one month. Before this, he was working at a car dealership as an estimator for approximately three years. He has never applied for unemployment or sought assistance from Shepherd’s Crossing before. When he is between jobs he finds ways, like delivering pizza, to make sure he can pay off his bills. His car also needs body work due to damage when his front wheel came off while driving. The Guardians grant will allow him to continue working.
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 386.46
This 70-year-old is struggling with liver cancer. His wife works in fast food but has recently been ill. Since she is an hourly worker, they have no income to supplement the disability check he receives with his social security. The truck needs repairs for him to go to doctor appointments in Kansas City and for his wife to go to work.
Bed Bug Control by Best Pest Control - 1,000.00
This disabled man lives in Ogden and has been in Riley County for 15 years. He lives in a trailer home with his two children. His home has a serious infestation of bed bugs. He has received help from Pawnee Mental Health and the Flint Hills Wellness Coalition. He will receive a new couch and mattress from other sources after his home receives treatment.
Auto Tires and Repairs from Burnetts - 801.02
This Manhattan man is living at MESI. He has received interviews through Express and should have employment soon. His car’s tire’s are not safe and work is needed on the car. His fiancée experienced a back injury in her last job and he needs the car to take her to doctor appointments and to her new job at a medical facility. They have applied for an apartment.
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 991.81
This 65-year-old man receives Social Security and works part-time at a medical facility. He supplements his income with odd jobs during the summer, primarily mowing lawns. He needs his pickup for work and pulling his trailer with the mower and lawn care equipment.
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 950.30
He lives in Ogden with his wife and seven children. His wife is a stay-at-home mom. He works in Manhattan at a restaurant as a supervising cook. He also has a sports training business and income depends on the time of year. His car is not operating, and he has been using a friend’s car to go to work. However, his friend needs the car back.
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 1,000.00
The recipient is single and works as a maintenance man for a local ministry. He also does residential handyman work. His income has declined this winter. He needs repairs on his truck for work and running necessary errands.
Payment to Burnetts, Langston Ins., and Riley Co. Treas. - 931.25
This man lost his job due to COVID and was homeless for about a year. During that time he had no money to keep his car registered, insured and running. He now works at a local business as a truck driver 26 hours a week. His employer is seeking ways to increase his hours. He needs his vehicle for work and running other necessary errands. He earns around $500.00 every two weeks. He is living at MESI and has applied for Section 8 housing.
Payment to Riley Co. Rural Water District - 1,000.00
This 42 yr. old Manhattan single dad is the guardian for his 9-year-old son. Three years ago his private water supplier ceased operation which required joining the RCRWD at a high cosT. He received help with construction costs to join the district but still owes money and is unable to make progress in paying it off due to the interest and his limited income. By paying off $1,000.00 he could meet other budget needs and start an emergency fund. He has a job in Ogden and supplements his income with handyman jobs. He stretches his income with the Breadbasket.
Truck Tires from Burnetts - 931.01
This disabled man works doing odd jobs as he can. He needs new tires to have a safe vehicle to take his mother and himself to their medical appointments and to his part-time work. This is the only source of transportation he has. He lives in a trailer court outside of town. He receives SNAP and has limited income from his handyman work.
Auto Repairs from Burnetts - 320.98
This man was paying registration and tag fees at the Riley Co. Treasurers office and when shifting to back the car, the shifter handle broke off from the steering column. His car was not operational and had to be towed to Burnetts. He and his partner rely on this vehicle to travel to their fast-food service jobs. They live in a trailer park, work in Manhattan and have limited income, so this vehicle is essential for their work.
Reimbursement for Reissued Personal Identification Documents - 485.95
This grant reimbursed Be Able for the costs of obtaining birth certificates for its clients to establish identity. The 13 men lost their birth certificates due to incarceration, homelessness, mental or physical illness, etc. Proving identity is the first step in obtaining housing, jobs, and benefits.
Bed from Furniture Warehouse - 628.70
This 52-year-old man moved to Manhattan to be closer to his 15-year-old daughter. He is working at Dairy Queen and lives in a mobile home. He has no bed and is sleeping on a leaky air mattress. He needs a bed to get quality sleep so he can be rested for his work.
