by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | General, Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
