by River Ellis Foundation | Sep 1, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Aug 18, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a family gave birth to premature twins, both babies passed away around 22 weeks old. Now residing in Hampton Roads, the family recently relocated from another country and they were not yet covered by health insurance. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent for...
by River Ellis Foundation | Aug 9, 2021 | General
A hospital staff member and her family lost everything they owned, including their dog, in a fire. They required immediate assistance replacing medicine and supplements that were medically necessary for maintaining their health after undergoing previous surgeries. The...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 12, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 10-year-old girl with a rare blood disorder was still recovering from a bone marrow transplant when her grandparents received full custody of her due to family issues within her home. Soon after she went to live with her grandparents, their house burned down. The...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jun 30, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a baby was born premature, she spent 60 days in the NICU. The day before she was discharged from the hospital, the family’s house burned down and they lost everything in the fire. The River Ellis Foundation provided immediate assistance to cover the cost of...
