by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 8, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local family experienced the sudden loss of their father/husband at the same time the mother was already navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and unable to work. REF provided gas cards and gift cards to purchase so this family’s basic necessities could be...
by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 1, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local father of 3 suffered cardiac arrest while playing soccer resulting in significant brain damage. He was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta to begin rehabilitation. REF provided Delta gift cards for the family so that his children could fly to visit...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 31, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A young husband/father committed suicide, leaving behind a wife and baby. REF covered the mortgage for the mother/wife.
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 30, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local teacher lost her 4½-month-old baby, Miles, due to brain damage from a medical error following a series of heart surgeries. Having exhausted her FMLA throughout the baby’s medical journey, the mother had to take leave without pay. REF covered mortgage...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a 40 year old mother of two was diagnosed with cancer, she had to take 6 weeks of unpaid leave while she recovered from surgery. She was then told that her cancer returned and she would need another surgery. REF covered her mortgage while she focused on her...
