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REF Covers Burial Fees For Child

REF Covers Burial Fees For Child

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 15, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

REF helped cover burial fees after a 9 year old child died unexpectedly.
Covering Basic Needs After Unexpected Death Of Father

Covering Basic Needs After Unexpected Death Of Father

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 8, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A local family experienced the sudden loss of their father/husband at the same time the mother was already navigating a breast cancer diagnosis and unable to work. REF provided gas cards and gift cards to purchase so this family’s basic necessities could be...
REF Purchases Flights For Kids To Visit Father After Cardiac Arrest

REF Purchases Flights For Kids To Visit Father After Cardiac Arrest

by River Ellis Foundation | Feb 1, 2024 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help

A local father of 3 suffered cardiac arrest while playing soccer resulting in significant brain damage.  He was transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta to begin rehabilitation.  REF provided Delta gift cards for the family so that his children could fly to visit...
REF Covers Burial Fees For Child

REF Covers Mortgage After Young Father Commits Suicide

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.
Mortgage Assistance After Death Of Baby

Mortgage Assistance After Death Of Baby

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...
Covering Basic Needs After Unexpected Death Of Father

Helping A Mother Of Two Through Cancer Treatment

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...
REF Covers Burial Fees For Child

Funeral Assistance After Unexpected Death Of Baby

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
Mortgage Assistance After Death Of Baby

After Losing Everything in Fire, REF Provides Beds For Family

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...
REF Purchases Flights For Kids To Visit Father After Cardiac Arrest

Funeral Costs Covered After Child Commits Suicide

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
REF Supports Funeral Expenses for Military Family

REF Supports Funeral Expenses for Military Family

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...
REF Replaces Family’s Items After Fire

REF Replaces Family’s Items After Fire

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
REF Covers Toll Fees For NICU Mom

REF Covers Toll Fees For NICU Mom

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
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