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REF Provides Lodging For Family After Home Deemed Uninhabitable

by Rachel Ellis | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Provides Lodging For Family After Home Deemed Uninhabitable

The home of a Portsmouth child with Sickle Cell Disease was found to be uninhabitable due to an abundance of mold in the home. Forced to leave right away, the family needed immediate assistance in finding temporary housing. Just hours after the request, The River Ellis Foundation covered the cost...

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REF Helps Furnish Home For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire

by Rachel Ellis | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Helps Furnish Home For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire

A single father of 5 children lost his home to a fire. His 15 year old daughter suffered severe burns and remained in critical condition at Norfolk General, later being transported to a long-term care facility. The River Ellis Foundation provided furniture for the family’s new home as they lost...

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REF Helps Family After Father Passed Away Suddenly From Heart Attack

by Rachel Ellis | Nov 2, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Helps Family After Father Passed Away Suddenly From Heart Attack

A 42 year old man passed away suddenly from a heart attack, leaving behind his wife and two children, ages 7 and 4. The wife became overwhelmed with shock and the fear of being able to afford the family’s finances each month. In less than 24 hours, The River Ellis Foundation covered the mortgage...

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REF Assists Family After Son Receives Sudden Leukemia Diagnosis

by Rachel Ellis | Nov 2, 2021 | General, Success Story, Who We Help

REF Assists Family After Son Receives Sudden Leukemia Diagnosis

After an 18 year old boy had a sudden stroke, he was diagnosed with leukemia and passed away just days later. The River Ellis Foundation worked with @theboulevardbutler to provide two weeks of meals for his family as they processed his unexpected passing and began to make arrangements for his...

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REF Covers Funeral Costs For Baby After Mother Contracts COVID-19

by Rachel Ellis | Nov 2, 2021 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Covers Funeral Costs For Baby After Mother Contracts COVID-19

After a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19, she had to deliver her baby early. While the mother was able to recover, the baby tragically passed away. The River Ellis Foundation covered funeral expenses and a burial plot for the baby that the family was unable to afford. #GiveASunrise

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