by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A Newport News family welcomed a premature baby girl in December. Due to multiple health issues including lung inadequacies and sepsis, the baby has remained in the NICU at CHKD. The River Ellis Foundation provided an EZ Pass for this family to be able to travel...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a battling a brain tumor, a family lost their 10 year old son just before Thanksgiving. In order to spend their last few months together, the family utilized a significant portion of their financial resources to cover the costs of care for their son. The River...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
The home of a Portsmouth child with Sickle Cell Disease was found to be uninhabitable due to an abundance of mold in the home. Forced to leave right away, the family needed immediate assistance in finding temporary housing. Just hours after the request, The River...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 25, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A single father of 5 children lost his home to a fire. His 15 year old daughter suffered severe burns and remained in critical condition at Norfolk General, later being transported to a long-term care facility. The River Ellis Foundation provided furniture for the...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 42 year old man passed away suddenly from a heart attack, leaving behind his wife and two children, ages 7 and 4. The wife became overwhelmed with shock and the fear of being able to afford the family’s finances each month. In less than 24 hours, The River Ellis...
by River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | General, Sunrise 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 River Ellis Foundation | Nov 2, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a pregnant woman contracted COVID-19, she had to deliver her baby early. While the mother was able to recover, the baby tragically passed away. The River Ellis Foundation covered funeral expenses and a burial plot for the baby that the family was unable to...
by River Ellis Foundation | Sep 1, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A family of 7 was left without a place to live due to septic flooding in their home. The River Ellis Foundation immediately placed this family in an extended stay hotel so that they could focus their limited resources on preparing to send their 5 children back to...
by River Ellis Foundation | Aug 18, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a family gave birth to premature twins, both babies passed away around 22 weeks old. Now residing in Hampton Roads, the family recently relocated from another country and they were not yet covered by health insurance. The River Ellis Foundation covered rent for...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 12, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 10-year-old girl with a rare blood disorder was still recovering from a bone marrow transplant when her grandparents received full custody of her due to family issues within her home. Soon after she went to live with her grandparents, their house burned down. The...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jun 30, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a baby was born premature, she spent 60 days in the NICU. The day before she was discharged from the hospital, the family’s house burned down and they lost everything in the fire. The River Ellis Foundation provided immediate assistance to cover the cost of...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jun 23, 2021 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A 10 month old with congenital heart issues was given 6 months to live. After receiving this news, his parents wanted to take him to Texas to meet the rest of his family as soon as possible, but the baby was unable to fly without specialized equipment to keep him...
