by River Ellis Foundation | May 1, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After being abandoned by his mother, a 17-year-old student was left homeless. His best friend’s family took him in, despite their own financial strain. He arrived with nothing—sharing everything from clothes to toiletries. REF stepped in to provide the essentials:...
by River Ellis Foundation | Apr 20, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a fire destroyed his bedroom, a local high schooler was left with nowhere to sleep or do his homework. The River Ellis Foundation provided a new bed, bedding, desk and chair to help him rebuild his space.
by River Ellis Foundation | Apr 1, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 7 month old baby in the NICU tragically passed away after experiencing sudden respiratory distress. REF stepped in to cover the cremation costs, easing the family’s financial burden as they grieved their unimaginable loss.
by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 28, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local high school graduate suffered a brain bleed while attending JMU, losing function on her right side and the ability to speak. After weeks of rehabilitation, she regained the ability to walk but continued to suffer from significant impairments in strength and...
by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 8, 2025 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A Chesapeake mother was forced to stop working so that she could be by her child’s side during cancer treatment at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. REF covered rent for this family until the mother could return to work.
