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....
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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....
by River Ellis Foundation | Jul 8, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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
by River Ellis Foundation | May 2, 2022 | Announcements, Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
by River Ellis Foundation | May 2, 2022 | Sunrise Story, Who We Help
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...
