by Rachel Ellis | Apr 22, 2021 | Announcements, Charity
The Give Local 757 Initiative is a program created by the Peninsula Community Foundation to spark and grow local philanthropy. Every year, the second Tuesday in May serves as the region’s 24 hour giving day called Give Local 757. Since its inception, the giving...
by Rachel Ellis | Mar 21, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
When an 11 year old girl was placed in palliative care, her family decided to move home to India to be surrounded by the rest of their family. However, flying would place additional strain on the young girl’s condition and there was a possibility she would not survive...
by Rachel Ellis | Feb 8, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
A Sentara Leigh Hospital Medical Worker suddenly fell ill and began suffering debilitating symptoms due to a chronic gastrointestinal disease. She desperately needed a visit to a GI specialist in order to obtain medicine to get the symptoms under control. However, the...
by Rachel Ellis | Jan 21, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help
A Portsmouth mother was forced to stop working as a dental assistant when the COVID-19 pandemic began. After losing her 8-year-old son in a drowning accident, she was fearful of placing her other two children in childcare during the pandemic and remained home for an...
by Rachel Ellis | Jan 18, 2021 | General, Giving Back
The power of social media is amazing! We’ve raised thousands of dollars through birthday fundraisers on Facebook the past year. It’s something that is so simple, but deeply impactful. If you have a birthday coming up and you’re interested in...
