by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 31, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A young husband/father committed suicide, leaving behind a wife and baby. REF covered the mortgage for the mother/wife.
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 30, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
A local teacher lost her 4½-month-old baby, Miles, due to brain damage from a medical error following a series of heart surgeries. Having exhausted her FMLA throughout the baby’s medical journey, the mother had to take leave without pay. REF covered mortgage...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jan 28, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
After a 40 year old mother of two was diagnosed with cancer, she had to take 6 weeks of unpaid leave while she recovered from surgery. She was then told that her cancer returned and she would need another surgery. REF covered her mortgage while she focused on her...
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
