Nominate a Family in Need

Help Us Show Up for Someone Who Could Use It

We all know someone going through a difficult season. A family facing unexpected challenges. Parents carrying more than most people see. A situation that feels heavy—where a little support could go a long way.

The Good Shire Foundation exists to show up for families like these—quietly, thoughtfully, and with the strength of a community behind them. If someone comes to mind, we invite you to nominate them.

🫶 Who We Support

We support families—primarily within our local community—who are navigating challenging circumstances, such as:

Serious medical conditions or ongoing care
Sudden hardships or unexpected life events
Situations requiring long-term support or stability
Other moments where a family could truly benefit from community support

Every situation is unique. If you're unsure, we encourage you to still reach out.

📝 What Happens After You Nominate

We approach every nomination with care and respect.

Each submission is thoughtfully reviewed
We may follow up for additional context if needed
We only move forward with the family's consent and comfort
Privacy and dignity are always prioritized

While we may not be able to support every request, every story is handled with intention.

🔒 A Note on Privacy

We understand how personal these situations can be. All nominations are kept confidential, and any outreach is handled with care.

Our goal is to support—not overwhelm—and to ensure families feel comfortable every step of the way.

Share a Story

Do you know a family in our community facing unimaginable hardship? Tell us their story.

Strictly Confidential

We will keep this information strictly private. We will not share a single word about your name, email, or story publicly. This is only shared securely with our board of directors to determine how we can help, and we will respond back to you directly before taking any next steps.

Your Information

Your name is optional, so you can stay anonymous publicly. We do need an email so we can reach you with any questions and coordinate support. We keep this private, and if the email matches your account you can track the status on your dashboard.

Your Name (Optional)

Your Email *

Your Phone (Optional)

Nominee Information

Name of Family or Individual *

Relationship to the Family *

Town *

State *

Family's Contact Information (Optional)

Kept strictly private. This helps us reach the family directly if the nomination moves forward.

Brief Description of Their Situation *

How Support Could Help *

How does this need fit with our mission? *

Our mission is short-term, emergency relief for families facing sudden hardship. Please describe how this need fits.

Please describe the urgency of your situation *

Other Agencies or Supports Already Contacted (Optional)

I confirm this is a temporary, short-term need *The Foundation provides one-time, emergency relief rather than ongoing or open-ended support.

Anything Else You'd Like Us to Know (Optional)

The Specific Need

Specific Need *

Type of Vendor or Bill *

Estimated Amount ($) (Optional, but strongly encouraged)

How did you hear about us? (Optional)

Attach Files (Optional)

Proof of the bill or need (a statement, estimate, or shutoff notice), medical context, or photos are all welcome. Images will be automatically compressed.

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A Community That Shows Up

Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply notice—and take a step to help. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for one another.