by River Ellis Foundation | Dec 10, 2019 | Who We Help
A mother was forced to flee her home with her two young children due to ongoing domestic violence. Relocating to a new city, the mother and children moved in with her parents so she could save money for rent. Without a vehicle of her own, she required assistance...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 18, 2019 | Announcements, General, Giving Back
On Tuesday, December 3rd, The River Ellis Foundation is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday: a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. But we don’t want your money. Instead,...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 4, 2019 | Who We Help
When her daughter began experiencing unexplained medical issues, a Virginia Beach single mother found herself in the midst of unexpected hardship. Over the course of a few weeks, her daughter lost her vision, lost use of her arms and legs, and began having...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 1, 2019 | General
On October 26th, the annual Bay Colony Olympics was held in Virginia Beach. Each year, teams raise money for a local charity to participate in this event. This year’s recipient was The River Ellis Foundation. Participating teams create themes and dress up in...
by River Ellis Foundation | Sep 30, 2019 | General
The River Ellis Foundation exceeded their initial fundraising goal after raising more than $200,000 for the foundation’s kick-off event. On September 15th, more than 200 people arrived at the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum to celebrate REF’s...
