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Virginia Beach Mother’s Car Totaled While Driving To First Day Of Work; REF Helps Obtain A New Vehicle

by Rachel Ellis | Oct 26, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

Virginia Beach Mother’s Car Totaled While Driving To First Day Of Work; REF Helps Obtain A New Vehicle

A mother’s car was totaled while driving to her first day of work at a preschool. Her three-year-old daughter was also in the car and was attending preschool for her very first time. Both sustained only minor injuries, but without transportation the mother would no longer be able to keep her new...

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REF Provides Meals And Lodging After Hampton Family’s House Burned Down

by Rachel Ellis | Oct 19, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Provides Meals And Lodging After Hampton Family’s House Burned Down

The grandparents and sole providers of two special needs children found themselves without a home after their house burned down earlier this year. Without home insurance, this Hampton family was unable to afford a new house that could accommodate their grandchildren’s special needs. On top of...

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REF Helps Family Cover Funeral Expenses For 2nd Grade Boy

by Rachel Ellis | Sep 28, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

REF Helps Family Cover Funeral Expenses For 2nd Grade Boy

A rising 2nd grader in Virginia Beach passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving family. His mother was unable to pay for his funeral service as a single parent who was already experiencing financial difficulties. The River Ellis Foundation was able to assist in covering the...

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After Her Car Was Totaled, REF Helps Mother Purchase Vehicle To Accommodate Her Son’s Special Needs

by Rachel Ellis | Jul 23, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

After Her Car Was Totaled, REF Helps Mother Purchase Vehicle To Accommodate Her Son’s Special Needs

When her car was totaled in a car accident, a mother found herself in the middle of a difficult situation. She relied on this vehicle to transport her 17 year old son with cerebral palsy to all of his medical appointments. Still making payments on her previous car, she was unable to afford a new...

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Told Their Baby Wouldn’t Survive; REF Provides Meals for Newport News Family

by Rachel Ellis | Jul 1, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

Told Their Baby Wouldn’t Survive; REF Provides Meals for Newport News Family

At 22 weeks pregnant, a Newport News mother learned that her baby had Down Syndrome along with heart failure so severe that there was no way he would survive. The mother went on to carry him until 28 weeks and 4 days when she gave birth to her baby boy weighing 1lb 2oz. This little miracle...

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Recipient Testimonial: “I’m finally able to see a sunrise for the first time in a long time.”

by Rachel Ellis | Jan 21, 2020 | Success Story, Who We Help

Recipient Testimonial: “I’m finally able to see a sunrise for the first time in a long time.”

As a single mother of two young girls, I found myself down on my luck a few months ago. I had just escaped a domestic violence situation that I had been in for years. I had moved to another state and had absolutely nothing, not even a vehicle to get myself and my children around. Thanks to The...

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