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...
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...
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
A family of 7 was left without a place to live due to septic flooding in their home. The River Ellis Foundation immediately placed this family in an extended stay hotel so that they could focus their limited resources on preparing to send their 5 children back to school. #GiveASunrise
After a family gave birth to premature twins, both babies passed away around 22 weeks old. Now residing in Hampton Roads, the family recently relocated from another country and they were not yet covered by health insurance. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent for this family to help with their...