When her paralyzed mother was suddenly left without a caretaker, a Virginia Beach woman had to relocate her from Georgia. The daughter was faced with unanticipated moving costs on top of having to take time off work to help her mother move. The River Ellis Foundation covered the moving costs for...
A high school student died suddenly and unexpectedly after an athletic conditioning practice at a Virginia Beach school. The River Ellis Foundation worked with his school to help the family cover the cost of his funeral. #GiveASunrise
After suffering an accidental gunshot wound, a Virginia Beach high school student passed away unexpectedly. Due to the sudden nature of his death, the family was unable to afford a funeral. The River Ellis Foundation helped cover these costs so the family could hold a memorial service....
After a hospital staff member tragically lost her daughter to suicide, The River Ellis Foundation provided airfare for the grandparents to travel from Costa Rica to attend her funeral. #GiveASunrise
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
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. #GiveASunrise
A family lost their one-year-old child suddenly and unexpectedly and could not afford the funeral or burial costs. The same day this request was received, River Ellis Foundation covered these expenses for the family. #GiveASunrise
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 huge blessing in our life at a...
A 13 year old girl from Newport News was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, requiring out-of-state inpatient treatment for specialized radiation. Her mother had to leave work in order to be with her daughter while she was in treatment, leading to significant financial strain. The River...
A 28 year old Virginia Beach nurse was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic bone cancer, requiring an immediate and rigorous treatment regimen. The River Ellis Foundation partnered with @theboulevardbutler to provide weekly meals for her and her family while she completes the cancer treatment....
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 family.After being born...
A single mother was murdered in January, leaving her 3 young children to live with their maternal grandmother. The River Ellis Foundation provided food and clothing for the children as their grandmother coped with the loss of her daughter and arranged for more permanent resources to be put into...