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 | Oct 9, 2023 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
The River Ellis Foundation was able to help a family who faced unimaginable hardship. Their 6-year-old daughter tragically passed away in her sleep, leaving them devastated. As the father serves in the military, the expecting mother was the child’s primary...
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
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A Suffolk mom traveled daily to CHKD for several months while her baby underwent surgery and became strong enough to be discharged from the NICU. REF prepaid the toll fees so that the mom could visit her baby each day. #GiveASunrise
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local hospital employee experienced a flood in his home, damaging most of his belongings including the keepsakes of his grandmother who recently passed away. REF provided a hotel for him while his home was cleaned up. #GiveASunrise
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A child was brought to CHKD for lifesaving treatment and rehab following a gunshot wound. The family was not able to provide a safe bed for him to return home to, so REF provided a new bed, mattress, pillows and bedding so that he could continue his recovery at home....
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a Norfolk teacher had his car stolen, he began riding his bike from Chesapeake to Norfolk daily, never missing a day of work. REF provided Uber and Lyft gift-cards for the teacher to help him get to/from work until he could get a new vehicle. #GiveASunrise
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 19-year-old was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain, but suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. REF helped the family cover the unanticipated funeral costs #GiveASunrise
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 3 month old baby was admitted to CHKD and placed on palliative care. The family did not own a vehicle to visit the baby and worried about germ exposure from the use of public transportation. REF provided the family with transportation so they could visit the baby...
by River Ellis Foundation | Oct 24, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A Virginia Beach high school student was murdered while walking home from the grocery store. As his family was faced with the unanticipated costs associated with his death, The River Ellis Foundation covered rent to ease their immediate financial burden....
