by River Ellis Foundation | Mar 4, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 6 year old was diagnosed with cancer and began receiving chemotherapy. During this time, the family had to leave their home due to black mold. REF covered rent for this family so they could move into a furnished rental while they identified a more permanent housing...
by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 15, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
REF helped cover burial fees after a 9 year old child died unexpectedly.
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a baby was delivered unexpectedly at 34 weeks, they died 5 hours later. REF covered headstone and cemetery costs for this family. January 2024
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 15, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local family of 7 lost everything they owned in a house fire. The children started falling asleep at school because they were sleeping on the floor and on air mattresses and not getting adequate rest. REF provided new beds and bedding for the mother and her six...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 4, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
Shortly after losing their father to suicide, a 9th grader committed suicide. REF helped the mother cover the cost of the church for the funeral. January 2024
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 28, 2023 | Announcements, General
The River Ellis Foundation Sunset Luau Presented By TowneBank Join us for a fun-filled evening at the River Ellis Foundation Sunset Luau in Virginia Beach! This in-person event is happening on Fri Sep 08 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT at The Water Table. Get ready to enjoy...
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local family’s home burned down, critically injuring 2 children and destroying all of the family’s belongings. REF provided food and clothing for the family so the mom could concentrate on caring for her children. #GiveASunrise
