REF Places Family In Hotel

REF Places Family In Hotel

A mom and three children escaped a domestic violence situation and needed an immediate place to live. The River Ellis Foundation placed this family in a hotel for several weeks to allow them time to put a more permanent housing solution in place. #GiveASunrise
REF Helps Homeless Family

REF Helps Homeless Family

A single mother needed unexpected surgery, resulting in multiple health complications. Due to this, she lost her job, leaving her and her two children homeless. The River Ellis Foundation provided urgent assistance in securing  a new home for this family....
REF Covers Funeral Expenses For 1-Year-Old

Sunrise Story Update

You may remember The Brown Family, a previous REF recipient who lost their baby Elijah at 4 months old. We are overwhelmed with joy to share that they welcomed a heathy baby boy, Isaiah, in February. A note from their mom:  “The River Ellis Foundation has been a...
REF Covers Baby’s Cremation Cost

REF Covers Baby’s Cremation Cost

After being born prematurely, a couple lost their first baby in January. It was the family’s wish to have the baby cremated but they did not have the financial resources to do so. The River Ellis Foundation covered the cremation costs to help #GiveASunrise to this...