by Rachel Ellis | Oct 24, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help
After a Norfolk teacher had his car stolen, he began riding his bike from Chesapeake to Norfolk daily, never missing a day of work. REF provided Uber and Lyft gift-cards for the teacher to help him get to/from work until he could get a new vehicle. #GiveASunrise
by Rachel Ellis | Oct 24, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help
A 19-year-old was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain, but suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. REF helped the family cover the unanticipated funeral costs #GiveASunrise
by Rachel Ellis | Oct 24, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help
A 3 month old baby was admitted to CHKD and placed on palliative care. The family did not own a vehicle to visit the baby and worried about germ exposure from the use of public transportation. REF provided the family with transportation so they could visit the baby...
by Rachel Ellis | Oct 24, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help
A Virginia Beach high school student was murdered while walking home from the grocery store. As his family was faced with the unanticipated costs associated with his death, The River Ellis Foundation covered rent to ease their immediate financial burden....
by Rachel Ellis | Jul 8, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help
When her paralyzed mother was suddenly left without a caretaker, a Virginia Beach woman had to relocate her from Georgia. The daughter was faced with unanticipated moving costs on top of having to take time off work to help her mother move. The River Ellis Foundation...
