A 28 year old Virginia Beach nurse was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic bone cancer, requiring an immediate and rigorous treatment regimen. The River Ellis Foundation partnered with @theboulevardbutler to provide weekly meals for her and her family while she completes the cancer treatment....
After being born prematurely, a couple lost their first baby in January. It was the family’s wish to have the baby cremated but they did not have the financial resources to do so. The River Ellis Foundation covered the cremation costs to help #GiveASunrise to this family.After being born...
A single mother was murdered in January, leaving her 3 young children to live with their maternal grandmother. The River Ellis Foundation provided food and clothing for the children as their grandmother coped with the loss of her daughter and arranged for more permanent resources to be put into...
A husband and father of two children ages 3 and 9, died suddenly from injuries sustained cutting tree branches at his home. His wife needed immediate financial assistance. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent to allow her time to put longer term financial resources into place....
An 11 year old boy was diagnosed with a brain tumor, leading to total blindness in the span of just a few months. In order to provide the level of care he requires, the child’s mother was unable to return to work after his diagnosis. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent for this family until...