Food and Clothing Provided for Children after Mother was Murdered
A single mother was murdered in January, leaving her 3 young children to live with their maternal grandmother. The River Ellis Foundation provided food and clothing for the children as their grandmother coped with the loss of her daughter and arranged for more...
REF Assists Family After Tragic Death of Father
A husband and father of two children ages 3 and 9, died suddenly from injuries sustained cutting tree branches at his home. His wife needed immediate financial assistance. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent to allow her time to put longer term financial resources...
REF Covers Rent Costs for Family While Child Battles Brain Tumor
An 11 year old boy was diagnosed with a brain tumor, leading to total blindness in the span of just a few months. In order to provide the level of care he requires, the child’s mother was unable to return to work after his diagnosis. The River Ellis Foundation covered...
Clothing and Toiletries Provided For Mother and Daughter Forced to Flee Home
A mother and child were forced to leave their home abruptly due to domestic violence, leaving behind all of their clothing and belongings. The same day as the request, The River Ellis Foundation provided clothing and toiletries to help fulfill their most urgent needs....
REF Covers Toll Costs For Family Visiting Baby in NICU
A Newport News family welcomed a premature baby girl in December. Due to multiple health issues including lung inadequacies and sepsis, the baby has remained in the NICU at CHKD. The River Ellis Foundation provided an EZ Pass for this family to be able to travel...
REF Helps Family Who Lost Son To Brain Tumor
After a battling a brain tumor, a family lost their 10 year old son just before Thanksgiving. In order to spend their last few months together, the family utilized a significant portion of their financial resources to cover the costs of care for their son. The River...
REF Provides Lodging For Family After Home Deemed Uninhabitable
The home of a Portsmouth child with Sickle Cell Disease was found to be uninhabitable due to an abundance of mold in the home. Forced to leave right away, the family needed immediate assistance in finding temporary housing. Just hours after the request, The River...
REF Helps Furnish Home For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire
A single father of 5 children lost his home to a fire. His 15 year old daughter suffered severe burns and remained in critical condition at Norfolk General, later being transported to a long-term care facility. The River Ellis Foundation provided furniture for the...
REF Helps Family After Father Passed Away Suddenly From Heart Attack
A 42 year old man passed away suddenly from a heart attack, leaving behind his wife and two children, ages 7 and 4. The wife became overwhelmed with shock and the fear of being able to afford the family’s finances each month. In less than 24 hours, The River Ellis...
REF Assists Family After Son Receives Sudden Leukemia Diagnosis
After an 18 year old boy had a sudden stroke, he was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away just days later. The River Ellis Foundation worked with @theboulevardbutler to provide two weeks of meals for his family as they processed his unexpected passing and began to...
REF Covers Funeral Costs For Baby After Mother Contracts COVID-19
After a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19, she had to deliver her baby early. While the mother was able to recover, the baby tragically passed away. The River Ellis Foundation covered funeral expenses and a burial plot for the baby that the family was unable to...
REF Helps Displaced Family of 7
A family of 7 was left without a place to live due to septic flooding in their home. The River Ellis Foundation immediately placed this family in an extended stay hotel so that they could focus their limited resources on preparing to send their 5 children back to...