by Rachel Ellis | 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 Rachel Ellis | Nov 2, 2021 | General, Success Story, Who We Help
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...
by Rachel Ellis | Aug 9, 2021 | General
A hospital staff member and her family lost everything they owned, including their dog, in a fire. They required immediate assistance replacing medicine and supplements that were medically necessary for maintaining their health after undergoing previous surgeries. The...
by Rachel Ellis | Jun 7, 2021 | General
“If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that life is wrought with unexpected hardships. Over the past months, we have witnessed unimaginable tragedies and adversities globally, nationally and even within our own Hampton Roads community. What a comfort it is to...
by Rachel Ellis | Jan 18, 2021 | General, Giving Back
The power of social media is amazing! We’ve raised thousands of dollars through birthday fundraisers on Facebook the past year. It’s something that is so simple, but deeply impactful. If you have a birthday coming up and you’re interested in...
by Rachel Ellis | Jan 18, 2021 | General, Giving Back
Now you can support REF just by shopping on Amazon! Once you designate The River Ellis Foundation as your charitable organization, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases straight to our organization. It’s SO simple! All you need to do is click here...
by Rachel Ellis | Nov 12, 2020 | General
Check out our Coast Live interview as part of the One Hour Cares Competition! https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/a-local-nonprofit-helping-those-facing-unexpected-hardships-on-coast-live?fbclid=IwAR3Int-hicrgjxKI1Vl4ugJ5hLNzVfgu-yN60wM96WJ5OgdJfo4Kem2FcmI Remember to...
by Rachel Ellis | Aug 3, 2020 | General
Doug and Rachel Ellis co-founded The River Ellis Foundation in 2018 when their daughter, River, passed away. Along with the Foundation, Doug is involved in a range of different community organizations. He is Past President/Current Board Member of the...
by Rachel Ellis | Jun 29, 2020 | General
When approached by Doug and Rachel about helping with the River Ellis Foundation, the answer was an easy ‘yes’ for Blair. She helps out with development, and comes up with ideas on how to both fundraise and promote the organization. Blair is a...
by Rachel Ellis | May 12, 2020 | General
Annabelle Stiffler focuses on helping to find funding for the River Ellis Foundation through a combination of Donor Gifts, Grants, and Public Engagement. She has been involved with the Foundation since its beginning and has long been a friend of the Ellis Family. In...
by Rachel Ellis | Apr 28, 2020 | General, Giving Back
REF Volunteers have been hard at work making PPE for our local healthcare workers. We also provided masks for the moms and dads at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in order to protect their new babies from COVID-19. These times are difficult for all of us, and we are...
by Rachel Ellis | Mar 26, 2020 | General
In these difficult and uncertain times, we just wanted to take a moment to say that we are with you. There are a lot of people in need of a sunrise right now, so remember to check in on your friends, neighbors and family. The need may be closer than you think....
